Readings in Deviant Behavior 6th Edition By A. Thio - Test Bank

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Chapter 5
Control Theory
by
Travis Hirschi
True- False
_____ 5.1 In presenting this control theory, Hirschi argues that all the
characteristics attributed to psychopaths are the effects of their
attachment to others.
_____ 5.2 According to Hirschi’s control theory, delinquent acts result when
peoples’ bond to society is weak or broken.
_____ 5.3 According to Hirschi’s control theory, delinquent acts result when
people’s bond to society is strong or solid.
_____ 5.4 In Hirsch’s control theory, the concept of involvement refers to
the amount of energy an individual invests in getting an education,
building up a business, or acquiring a reputation for virtue.
_____ 5.5 In Hirschi’s control theory, the concept of commitment refers to
the amount of energy an individual invests in getting an education,
building up a business, or acquiring a reputation for virtue.
_____ 5.6 In Hirschi’s control theory, attachment to others is the sociological
counterpart of the superego.
_____ 5.7 In Hirschi’s control theory, commitment is the sociological
counterpart of the ego.
_____ 5.8 “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” illustrates the importance
of the “belief’ component of Hirschi’s control theory.
_____ 5.9 “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” illustrates the importance
of the “involvement” component of Hirschi’s control theory.
_____ 5.10 Affection is the most important component of Hirschi’s control
theory.
Multiple Choice
5.11 The experience of moral restraints is an example of which component of Hirschi’s
control theory?
a. commitment
b. involvement
c. belief
d. attachment
5.12 Getting an education or building up a business are examples of which component of
Hirschi’s control theory?
a. attachment
b. belief
c. commitment
d. involvement
5.13 Which component of Hirschi’s control theory best reflects the old adage “an idle mind is
the devil’s workshop”?
a. attachment
b. belief
c. commitment
d. involvement
5.14 The fact that the less individuals feel they should obey the rules, the more likely they are
to violate them is an example of which component of control theory?
a. attachment
b. belief
c. commitment
d. involvement
5.15 Which of the following is NOT a component of Hirschi’s control theory?
a. attachment
b. belief
c. affection
d. involvement
Short-Answer Essay
5.16 Discuss control theory as presented by Hirschi. First identify the major assumption of this
theory; and secondly, discuss the four elements of this theory.
5.17 Briefly discuss the four concepts in Hirsch’s control theory.
5.18 What is the major assumption underlying Hirschi’s control theory?
5.19 Why do some people violate the rules that they believe in but others do not?
5.20 After having studied Hirschi’s control theory, what do you consider to be its strengths
and
weaknesses?