Exam 6: Social Learning Theory and Social Control Theort

Compare and contrast Hirschi's social control theory with Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory. (Note: Specify how many points the student should address for each theory.)

The basic premise of the social learning theory is that social behavior is a cognitive process in which personality and environment engage in a continuous process of reciprocal interaction.

According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, low self-control keeps people out of trouble with the law.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in social control theory?

Suicide lends itself to a social learning analysis because

The theory of self-control, by Gottfredson and Hirschi, defines self-control as "the differential tendency of people to

Using behavioral psychology and applicable social learning theory, social behavior is reinforced

According to Sutherland, how do people learn "definitions favorable to violating the law"?

Relying on "common sense," Hirschi believed that

Identify and illustrate the six types of deviance conceptualized by Tittle.

What are the causes of low self-control, according to Gottfredson and Hirschi?

Conservatives are more likely to support Hirschi's theory than liberals are.

Sutherland's differential association concept explains the origins of crime.

A control surplus occurs when an individual

Exploitation, as outlined in Tittle's control balance theory, refers to

Hirschi believes that for a system of social control to be effective, children must fear

Plunder, as outlined in Tittle's control balance theory, refers to

What have researchers found regarding the relationship between juvenile delinquency and sports?

Problems with Sutherland's theory of differential association emerge when a researcher