Sociologist Travis Hirschi's______________theory holds that the probability of deviant behavior increases when a person's ties to society are weakened or broken.
A)social bond
B)containment
C)illegitimate opportunity
D)differential association

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Travis Hirschi's theory is known as social bond theory, which emphasizes the importance of strong social bonds (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief) in deterring individuals from engaging in deviant behavior. When these social bonds weaken, individuals may have a higher likelihood of engaging in deviant behavior. The other choices, containment, illegitimate opportunity, and differential association, are all different theories of deviance.

Sociologist Travis Hirschi's______________theory Holds That the Probability of Deviant Behavior