Travis Hirschi's control theory suggests which of the following categories of people would be MOST likely to engage in deviance?
A)students enrolled in college
B)teenagers on sports teams with after-school jobs
C)youngsters who "hang out" waiting for something to happen
D)young people with respect for their parents

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According to Travis Hirschi's control theory, those with weak social attachments and weak social control are more likely to engage in deviant behavior. Youngsters who "hang out" waiting for something to happen are more likely to have weak social attachments and weak social control.

Travis Hirschi's Control Theory Suggests Which of the Following Categories