Which of the Following Statements Reflects Gottfredson and Hirschi's General

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime?

• A)level of self-control varies significantly during a person's lifetime
• B)low levels of self-control are the result of participation in deviant peer subcultures
• C)people with low levels of self-control are more likely to adhere to authority, and therefore follow society's rules
• D)low levels of self-control are primarily the result of ineffective parenting
• E)low levels of self-control are associated with violent crime, but high levels of self-control are associated with white-collar crime

---

Definitions:

Foreseeable

Something that could reasonably be anticipated or expected to happen.

Non-Economic Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit for losses that do not have a specific dollar value, such as pain and suffering or loss of companionship.

Product Liability

Refers to the legal obligation of sellers or manufacturers to compensate for injury or damage caused by defective or unsafe products.

Design Defect

A flaw in the intended design of a product that makes it unsafe for use or consumption.