Author Question: How is one's self-concept associated with conformity and the likelihood of engaging in crime? ... (Read 38 times)

khang · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

How is one's self-concept associated with conformity and the likelihood of engaging in crime?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

There are differences in the old and the new concepts on the constitutionality of electronic surveillance.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

matt95 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Early control theories argued that those with weak self-concepts and poor self-esteem are the most at risk to engage in crime. Those who felt good about themselves, however, were able to resist the temptation to engage in crime. Those with better self-images were also believed to be better able to conform to social rules.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE