Control Theory States That We

question 70

Multiple Choice

Control theory states that we

• A)are bonded to members of our subculture,and if they engage in deviant behavior,we use them as role models and act in the same manner.
• B)are bonded to our family members,friends,and peers in a way that leads us to follow the mores and folkways of our society.
• C)are "convinced" to act in a law-abiding manner because of the "control" that law enforcement agencies have over our lives.
• D)act in a conforming manner because of self-control.

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Definitions:

Memory Trace

A theoretical construct denoting the physical and/or biochemical change in the brain in response to learning or forming new memories.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables people to perform tasks without conscious awareness of the previous experiences influencing those tasks.

Serial Position Effect

A cognitive phenomenon where items at the beginning and end of a list are more easily recalled than items in the middle.

LTP

Long-Term Potentiation refers to the durable increase in signal transmission strength between two neurons, achieved through their simultaneous stimulation.