Which of the following statements is NOT reflective of control theory?
A)You have a strong attachment to friends who value good grades and hard work, therefore you value good grades and hard work.
B)You are a high school dropout, so you have little to lose by being arrested.
C)School and work keep you constantly busy, so you have little time to spend engaged in deviant activities.
D)You believe in honesty and hard work.
E)You engage in deviance as a political act.

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The other statements reflect aspects of control theory, such as the influence of attachment to friends (A), the lack of conventional opportunities (B), the impact of time spent on conventional activities (C), and belief in conventional values (D). However, engaging in deviance as a political act is more reflective of conflict theory, which emphasizes the power struggles and inequality in society.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Reflective of Control