Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi, who devised "self-control" theory, argue that the theory does not apply to:
A) drug use
B) delinquency
C) street crime
D) white collar or corporate crime
E) none of the above; they explicitly state that their theory applies to all of the above

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Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory posits that low self-control is a key factor underlying criminal and analogous behaviors. They argue that this theory is broadly applicable, including to drug use, delinquency, street crime, and white-collar or corporate crime.

Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi, Who Devised "Self-Control" Theory, Argue