Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, levels of self-control fluctuate substantially throughout the life course.
2. The policy implications derivable from social control and self-control theories largely have to do with the family.
3. Labeling theory argues that processing law violators through the criminal justice system may actually embed individuals further into a criminal lifestyle, rather than having a deterrent effect.
4. Neutralization theory suggests that offenders are completely detached from conventional norms.
5. Edwin Sutherland is credited with neutralization theory.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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

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a. True b. False

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