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Chapter 5

Control Theory

by

Travis Hirschi

True- False

_____ 5.1 _____ 5.2 _____ 5.3 _____ 5.4 _____ 5.5 _____ 5.6 _____ 5.7 _____ 5.8 _____ 5.9 _____ 5.10 In presenting this control theory, Hirschi argues that all the

characteristics attributed to psychopaths are the effects of their

attachment to others.

According to Hirschi’s control theory, delinquent acts result when

peoples’ bond to society is weak or broken.

According to Hirschi’s control theory, delinquent acts result when

people’s bond to society is strong or solid.

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.

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.

In Hirschi’s control theory, attachment to others is the sociological

counterpart of the superego.

In Hirschi’s control theory, commitment is the sociological

counterpart of the ego.

“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” illustrates the importance

of the “belief’ component of Hirschi’s control theory.

“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” illustrates the importance

of the “involvement” component of Hirschi’s control theory.

Affection is the most important component of Hirschi’s control

theory.Multiple Choice

5.11 control theory?

a. commitment

b. involvement

c. belief

d. attachment

The experience of moral restraints is an example of which component of Hirschi’s

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 a. attachment

b. belief

c. affection

d. involvement

Which of the following is NOT a component of Hirschi’s control theory?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 5.18 5.19 Briefly discuss the four concepts in Hirsch’s control theory.

What is the major assumption underlying Hirschi’s control theory?

Why do some people violate the rules that they believe in but others do not?

5.20 and

weaknesses?

After having studied Hirschi’s control theory, what do you consider to be its strengths