Gottfredson and Hirschi Assume

question 28

Multiple Choice

Gottfredson and Hirschi assume

• A)poor self-control is the key factor associated with all forms of crime and delinquency.
• B)propensities for delinquency are influenced in adulthood by changes in informal social control.
• C)there are two types of offenders: early starters and late starters.
• D)crime and delinquency is defined by criminogenic needs.

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Definitions:

Dysfunctional Behaviour

Behaviors that are counterproductive or impair an individual's ability to function effectively in daily life.

Psychological Disorder

A specific manifestation of mental illness as described by some set of criteria established by a panel of experts.

Neurotransmitter Activity

The action of chemicals in the brain that transmit signals across synapses between neurons.