control theory

control theory. The theory that people will engage in criminal behavior unless certain personally held social controls (such as a strong investment in conventional, legitimate activities or a belief that criminal behavior is morally wrong) are in place to prevent them from doing so. Cf. ROUTINE-ACTIVITIES THEORY Y; RA-TIONAL-CHOICE THEORY; STRAIN THEORY.

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