According to sociologist Walter Reckless'______________theory,society produces pushes and pulls that move people toward criminal behavior;however,some people "insulate" themselves from such pressures by having positive self-esteem and good group cohesion.
A)social bond
B)containment
C)illegitimate opportunity
D)differential association

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Reckless' theory is called containment theory, which suggests that individuals are pushed towards crime by societal factors but can be contained by internal factors such as positive self-esteem and group cohesion.

According to Sociologist Walter Reckless'______________theory,society Produces Pushes and Pulls That