The View That Offenders Are Risk-Taking,oriented to the Present,and Lacking

question 25

Multiple Choice

The view that offenders are risk-taking,oriented to the present,and lacking in patience,is most represenative of which theory?

• A) Differential association theory
• B) Self-control theory
• C) Social learning theory
• D) Social bond theory

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Definitions:

Self-regulation

The ability of an individual to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in accordance with long-term goals.

Social Referencing

Understanding an ambiguous situation by seeking another person’s perception of it.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental situation where infants begin to exhibit distress or wariness in the presence of unfamiliar people.

Mutual-regulation Model

A theory suggesting that individuals in relationships manage and adjust their emotions and behaviors in response to each other.