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Week 4 Theories of Graphic Organizer

Week 4 Theories of Graphic Organizer

Q Name of Theory Brief Summary of theory (People are deviant because…) Aim for a 3-4 sentence summary here. Scope of Theory (Macro/Micro) Related/ Sub-Theories You can list these as bullet points. Make sure to describe them as well! Benefits or Strengths of Theory Please list 2-3 strengths or benefits of this theory. What is good about it? Limitations or Disadvantages of Theory Please list 2-3 limitations or drawbacks of this theory. What is not so great about it? Notes, Thoughts, or Questions ? What are your thoughts about this theory? ? What questions do you still have about it? ? Any extra information or examples that feel important that aren’t listed elsewhere? Aim for 2-3 bullet points here.

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Social Control theory points out that a person gets internal and external social control to prevent oneself from committing a deviant act. However, internal social control often forces one to justify one’s deviant act. Hirschi explains that if attachment, commitment, involvement and belief breaks down, then a person will become deviant.