What theory has the underlying premise that, "obedience to the law (or compliance with a correctional program), is best achieved when an individual believes that the state is acting legitimately."

A. Laub and Sampson Theory
B. Social Learning and Cognitive Behavioral Theories
C. Procedural Justice Theory
D. Informal Social Control Theory
E. Formal Social Control Theory


C

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