Which of the Following Is True of Control Theory

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of control theory?

• A)It rejects the functionalist perspective of deviance.
• B)It argues that a person's acceptance or rejection of societal norms depends on that person's experiences.
• C)It asserts that deviance arises from anomie.
• D)It assumes that most deviant acts are premeditated.

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