Chapter 6: Conflict Theories

Social Bond Theory

100

True or False : According to the Social Bond theory , individuals commit delinquent acts when the bond to society is weak or broken.

True

200

Fill in the blank: ________ is the emotional closeness to others, especially parents. 

Attachment

300

What are the four elements of the social bond theory?

- Attachment 

- Commitment 

- Involvement 

- Belief

Self Control Theory

100

Which theorist helped Hirschi develop Self- Control Theory ?

A. John Hagan

B. Charles Tittle

C. Michael Gottfredson

D. Mark Colvin

C. Michael Gottfredson 

200

True or False : The Self-Control Theory was also referred to as the "General Theory of Crime " because self control had "general effects" , it is the key cause factor in crime and deviance across an individuals life and across social groups. 

True. 

300

According the Hirschi and Gottfredson , what is the "problem of self-control" ? 

How individuals differed in the ability to resist crime was referred to as the "problem of self-control" : the differential tendency of people to avoid criminal acts regardless of the circumstances in which they find themselves. 

Control Balance Theory

100

True or False: Tittle's Control Balance Theory states that people are not only objects of control but also agents of control. 

True.

200

Fill in the blank: Tittle argued that crime can be due to either the breakdown or ____ of control or ____ control.

A. lack or too much

B. presence or increase

C. imbalance or presence 

A. Lack or Too much

300

The amount of control to which an individual is subject , relative to the amount of control he or she can exercise , determines the probability of deviance likely to occur is known as ____.  

Control Ratio.