Asked by Azzaya Tsend-Ayush on Sep 27, 2024

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According to Hirschi,which of the following is NOT a way for individuals to bond themselves to society?

A) a commitment to conformity
B) an experience of a gap between goals and means
C) a belief in moral validity of the rules
D) involvement in conventional activities

Commitment to Conformity

A psychological state where an individual consistently follows the norms, rules, or laws of a given group or society.

Gap Between Goals

The discrepancy or distance between an individual's current state and their desired goals or outcomes.

Belief in Moral Validity

A conviction in the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions according to a moral code.

  • Understand the various theories that explain the causes and persistence of deviance and crime.
  • Analyze the role of societal bonding in preventing or facilitating deviance, according to Hirschi's theory.
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JOSHUA ANDREWabout 6 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Hirschi's social control theory suggests that individuals are bonded to society through four factors: attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief. A gap between goals and means is not considered a way to bond oneself to society.