Gottfredson and Hirschi Trace the Root Cause of Poor Self-Control

question 56

Multiple Choice

Gottfredson and Hirschi trace the root cause of poor self-control to inadequate:

• A) nutrition and health care.
• B) intelligence.
• C) child-rearing practices.
• D) education.

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