Travis Hirschi Social Control Theory

What year did Travis Hirschi develop his theory of social control?

• 1965
• 1970
• 1969
• 1980

What are the four core bonds in Hirschi's theory of social control?

• Attachment, Trust, Engagement, Belief in norms
• Commitment, Trust, Involvement, Respect for authority
• Attachment, Commitment, Involvement, Belief in social values
• Affection, Loyalty, Involvement, Belief in laws

Attachment in Hirschi's theory refers to bonds between people and _____.

• Creating trust
• Establishing loyalty
• Encouraging conformity to shared social norms
• Building emotional support

Why are individuals with strong emotional attachments to influential people less likely to engage in deviant behavior?

• They are monitored closely
• They have high self-esteem
• They lack opportunities for deviance
• They care about what influential people think

According to Hirschi, what is a risk factor for delinquency related to attachment?

• Lack of school involvement
• Peer influence
• The amount of affection a child receives from their parent(s)
• Access to resources

How does a close relationship with parents affect a child's likelihood of delinquency?

• They become more rebellious
• They gain more freedom
• They trust other adults more
• They are less likely to be delinquent

What is an example of attachment affecting a child's behavior in school?

• Disliking homework
• Skipping classes frequently
• Lack of interest in extracurricular activities
• Children who enjoy school and respect their teachers are less likely to be delinquent

Commitment in Hirschi's theory refers to an individual's investment of _____.

• Money in their future
• Emotions in relationships
• Time and energy in conventional behavior
• Belief in societal norms

Why do individuals with legitimate goals and commitments avoid deviance?

• They are afraid of punishment
• They lack opportunities for deviance
• They don't want to sacrifice their goals and aspirations
• They have a strong support system

What does Hirschi suggest individuals consider before committing a crime?

• The opinions of their friends
• Their current emotional state
• The availability of resources
• The costs and benefits of committing a crime