Gottfredson and Hirschi's Self-Control Theory Posits That Differences in Self-Control

question 19

True/False

Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory posits that differences in self-control account for the stable differences between individuals in their propensity to commit most major crimes, but not less serious petty offenses, across all circumstances.

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