According to Control Theory, Juveniles Have a Stake in Conformity

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to control theory, juveniles have a stake in conformity when:

• A) they do not want their parents to think badly of them
• B) they put a lot of time into getting an education
• C) they anticipate going to college
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Compulsion

A psychological condition characterized by the urgent need to perform certain behaviors or rituals repetitively, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts or impulses that cause distress or anxiety, often a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Regression

Psychological defense mechanism in which a person falls back on childlike patterns of responding in reaction to stressful situations.

Depression

A psychological condition displayed by perpetual sadness or a withdrawal from activities, profoundly disturbing day-to-day life.