Author Question: According to the sociologist Walter Reckless's _____ theory, society produces pushes and pulls that ... (Read 101 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

According to the sociologist Walter Reckless's _____ theory, society produces pushes and pulls that move people toward criminal behavior however, some people insulate themselves from such pressures by having positive self-esteem and good group cohesion.

a. social bond b. containment
c. illegitimate opportunity d. differential association

Question 2

The _____ theory suggests that most people who commit crimes do not engage in random acts of antisocial behavior. Instead, they make careful decisions based on weighing the available information regarding situational factors (such as the place of the crime) and personal factors (such as what rewards they may gain from their criminal behavior).

a. labeling b. differential association
c. rational choice d. social bonding