Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime Holds That What

question 36

Multiple Choice

Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime holds that what is central in explaining why some people are pre-disposed to deviant acts while others are not?

• A)Involvement
• B)Commitment
• C)Parent-child relationship
• D)Self-Control
• E)Both A and B

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Definitions:

Circular Reaction

A repetitive action that achieves a desired result, significant in the sensorimotor stage of child development, as described by Piaget.

Pleasurable Sensation

A feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction experienced through various stimuli, which can be physical, emotional, or cognitive.

Satin Edge

A type of fabric finish where the edge is made with satin, giving it a smooth, glossy appearance.

Adaptation

Piaget’s term for adjustment to new information about the environment, achieved through processes of assimilation and accommodation.