Control theory explanation of crime LT7 Flashcards
1
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Control theory view on crime and deviance
A
Accept offical crime statistics
2
Q
How is Control theory are different to other theories?
A
They ask why most people do not commit crime rather than why they do
3
Q
Who talks about Temptations
A
Hirschi
4
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what do control theorists argue: Hirschi
A
human beings suffer from weakness which make them unable to resist temptations and turn to crime but there are social bonds with other people
5
Q
what are the four social bonds which pull people away from crime and towards conformity?
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- Commitment
- Attachment
- Belief
- Involvement
6
Q
what did Hirschi later add?
A
opportunities for offending must also be present for a crime to be committed (right realist)
