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What do social control theories focus on?

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Why people do not become deviant as opposed to why people do.

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What is the main assumption of social control theories?

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That deviance is inherently attractive; yet most people do not engage in deviance.

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What are the two social control theories?

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Hirshi’s Social Bond theory and Gottfredson and Hirschi’s Self-Control theory.

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What does Hirschi’s Social Bond theory specify about deviance/conformity?

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Four types of social bonds promote conformity.

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[Hirschi’s Social Bond] What are the four social bonds that promote conformity?

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Attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief.

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[Hirschi’s Social Bond] What is attachment?

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The level of emotional attachment to others. People without strong attachment are more likely to engage in deviance.

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[Hirschi’s Social Bond] What is commitment?

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The energy and effort expended in the pursuit of conventional activities; results in a greater stake in conformity. One has more to lose.

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[Hirschi’s Social Bond] What is involvement?

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The amount of time invested in conventional activities, leaving no time for deviance.

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[Hirschi’s Social Bond] What is belief?

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The adoption of the norms and values of the conventional world.

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What does Gottfredson & Hirschi’s Self-Control theory posit about deviance?

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We restrain ourselves, those who lack self-control are more prone to deviance.

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[Gottfredson & Hirschi’s Self-Control] What is thought to be essential to self-control?

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Proper child-rearing.

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What is the criticism Self-Control theory?

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It’s definition and measurement for self-control is vague.

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What is the criticism of all social learning theories?

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Both theories ignore peer associations.