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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双语律师Natalie，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与监管与政府事务相关的法律文件。