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Critique Control Theorist Hirschi's Argument That Adolescents Are Incompletely Socialized

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Critique control theorist Hirschi's argument that adolescents are incompletely socialized and are therefore more likely to become deviant. Investigate the relationship of such premises with the structure of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.


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Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, decision making, and regulating social behavior.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in the control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, habit learning, eye movements, cognition, and emotion.

Limbic System

The Limbic System is a complex set of structures in the brain that deals with emotions and memory. It plays a key role in emotional responses and formation of memories.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, particularly fear and pleasure.

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