Question 1

Parental training is one policy implication of self-control theory. Describe a parenting program that would support the development of self-control among children.

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Question 2

Describe the evolution of control theory. How has the theory changed over time? What components have remained the same? Has the theory improved, or are the changes insignificant?

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Question 3

Why are delinquents and criminals not committing crime all the time? What prevents such behavior?

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Question 4

What are Matza's five techniques of neutralization? How do these rationalizations of criminal and delinquent behavior justify the behavior to the offender?

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Question 5

Much support has been found for Hirschi's constructs attachment and commitment. Define and provide an example of attachment and commitment. Why are these two constructs stronger predictors of social control than involvement and belief?

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Question 6

Later in his career Hirschi moved away from social control and embraced self-control. How are these two theories different? How are they alike? Which one has stronger empirical support? Describe the research findings for this theory.

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Question 7

What is a general theory of crime? What types of crimes does this theory attempt to explain? How is it different from other theories of crime, such as strain and learning theories?

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Question 8

What are "stakes in conformity"? Name four stakes in conformity you experience in your daily life. Do these stakes keep you from engaging in delinquent or criminal behavior? Why or why not? If these stakes were not present, would your answer change?

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Question 9

What was Nye's main contribution to control theory? How did this move forward the development of control theory?

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Question 10

Is social control theory a good explanation of violent crimes? Describe a situation in which a violent crime would be committed or prevented using the tenets of social control theory.

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Quiz 10: Control Theories