Which of the following perspectives bills itself as "a general theory of crime"?
A) Emile Durkheim's anomie theory
B) Robert K. Merton's anomie theory
C) Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi's self-control theory
D) Edwin Sutherland's theory of differential association
E) Travis Hirschi's social control theory

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Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi's self-control theory bills itself as "a general theory of crime." The theory proposes that individuals with low self-control are more likely to engage in criminal behavior.

Which of the Following Perspectives Bills Itself as "A General