Question

_____ proposed that human beings are basically anti-social, that delinquency is part of the natural order in society, and individuals are attracted to the idea of norm violation and motivated to deviate.

a) Edwin Sutherland

b) Control theorists

c) Anomic theorists

d) Routine activity theorists

Answer 1

Control theorists, particularly Travis Hirschi, proposed that humans are naturally attracted to norm violation but are usually prevented from acting on these impulses due to societal bonds, suggesting that weak social bonds may lead to delinquency.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is b) Control theorists. Control theory suggests that human beings are motivated by bonds to society and that deviance results from a feeling of disconnection from societal norms. Essentially, control theory proposed by Travis Hirschi implies that individuals are naturally attracted to norm violation, but the strength of their social bonds, including attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief in social values, typically prevents them from acting on these impulses. Those who lack strong social bonds are more likely to engage in anti-social behaviors or delinquency.