Monique is preparing to give a presentation on Hirschi's control theory of crime and deviance. For her assignment Monique is required to make up scenarios to illustrate the sources of social control that Hirschi's theory describes. Her first example is of three close brothers whose father, a seemingly respectable lawyer, has made a large fortune engaging in extensive white-collar crime. In terms of Hirschi's theory, what is it about their upbringing that makes them more likely to commit crimes?
A) a lack of social attachments to respectable role models
B) a lack of availability of legitimate opportunities
C) they are disconnected from conventional institutions
D) they are isolated from social contacts
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