Which of the Following Is Not Among the Criticisms of Control

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not among the criticisms of control theory?

• A) Factors other than those emphasized in control theory are involved in deviant behavior around 50 percent of the time.
• B) Control theory has too strong a focus on why people engage in deviant behavior.
• C) When someone makes an attachment to delinquent peers, this social bond is associated with more delinquency.
• D) The theory cannot explain deviance among those who are fully integrated into mainstream society.

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System which oversee and regulate banking institutions within specific geographic areas of the US.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans to commercial banks or the rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Excess Reserves

The amounts of cash banks hold in their vaults or deposit at the central bank which exceed the regulatory requirements.

Money Supply

The entire financial capacity of an economy, taking into account cash, coins, and the amounts in both checking and savings accounts, at a specific point in time.