The Term "Affect Balance" Refers to the Degree to Which

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The term "affect balance" refers to the degree to which a person's affects are stable, or consistent, across time.

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Definitions:

Durkheim

A foundational sociologist who focused on social cohesion, the role of societal institutions, and the concept of anomie, amongst other topics.

Social Attachments

Emotional bonds that form between individuals, influencing personal relationships and social development.

Legitimate Opportunities

Refers to the legal and socially accepted avenues available to individuals to achieve success, often discussed in the context of sociological theories of crime and inequality.

Control Theory

Holds that the rewards of deviance and crime are ample. Therefore, nearly everyone would engage in deviance and crime if they could get away with it. The degree to which people are prevented from violating norms and laws accounts for variations in the level of deviance and crime.