Travis Hirschi; Michael Gottfredson; James Wilson & George Kelling

Question 1

Is the Broken Window theory an extension of the Control Theory

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

What year was the original Control Theory published?

and by who?

Answer 2

1969; Travis Hirschi

Question 3

Control Theory is an alternative to (3)?

Answer 3

strain theory, sub-cultural theory; neutralization

Question 4

Empirical study: 3,600 students middle school and high school kids. Richmond, UK

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

What is Travis Hirschi thesis?

Answer 5

reason why people commit crimes is because they lack self control.

Question 6

non-criminals have 3, 4, or 5 controls?

Answer 6

4 controls

Question 7

are these four controls lacking in the people who commit crimes?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

Is the control theory an ass-backwars way of looking at deviants?

Answer 8

yes, because it focuses on the non-criminals rather than the criminals.

Question 9

what is the first control?

Answer 9

attachment

Question 10

Is attachment related to “peer pressure.”

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

An example of “attachment” is people that you care about will ostracize (reject) you if your behavior isn’t approved

Answer 11

true

Question 12

two examples:
1- are strict parents - follow rules or they will think of you negatively.
2- spouse - what will she think of you or will leave you, if you get arrested.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

In contrast, criminals don’t have close friends or family that will be concerned with their behavior. No “attachment.”

Answer 13

true

Question 14

Orphans, single parents, no strong attachment to community or neighbors are likely criminals due to the lack of attachment. true or false.

Answer 14

true; criminal group that have no attachments.

Question 15

Commitment

Answer 15

years invested in Conventional lifestyle; years in school; years at work.

Question 16

A committed person has a lot to loose if he/she engages in criminals behavior? true or false

Answer 16

true.

Question 17

people who lack commitment are more likely to engage in criminal behavior. true or false?

Answer 17

true

Question 18

Involvement

Answer 18

commitment is investment in conventional lifestyle; Involvement suggest that being engaged in commitment doesn’t leave enough time to engage in criminal/deviant behavior.

Question 19

Non-involvement ; idle time is a propensity to be a deviant or criminal. true or false?

Answer 19

true

Question 20

Belief is how committed we are to upholding society’s rules and laws. true or false?

Answer 20

true

Question 21

Merton sees crime as a “safety valve” which could have a positive function in society. true or false

Answer 21

true

Question 22

Deviance is necessary to kick start social change? true or false?

Answer 22

true