Tittle's Control Balance Theory Proposes That Crime Is a Function

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tittle's control balance theory proposes that crime is a function of:

• A) Internal self-control
• B) External social controls
• C) Informal social controls over the life course
• D) Control exerted by others and self

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Definitions:

Automatization

The process through which tasks become automatic via repeated practice, requiring less conscious thought and effort.

Unconscious

The part of the mind not in current awareness but that influences feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Consciousness

Moment-by-moment awareness of ourselves, our thoughts, and our environment.

Inverted Spectrum

A hypothetical concept suggesting that people could perceive colors differently; e.g., someone's red might be another's blue, yet they function normally without realizing the disparity.