Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990) Developed Self-Control Theory

question 16

Multiple Choice

Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990) developed self-control theory. This theory supports the notion that people with:

• A) Fewer social bonds will be more likely to engage in crime
• B) Low self-control will be more likely to engage in crime
• C) High self-control will be more likely to engage in crime
• D) A lot of social bonds will be more likely to engage in crime

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