Which of the following theories hold(s) that deviant, criminal, and delinquent behavior (such as drug abuse) are simply "doing what comes naturally" and do not require an explanation; what needs explaining is why people do not deviate from society's norms, rules, and laws?

A. anomie theory
B. social disorganization theory
C. the social control and self-control theories
D. social learning and subculture theories
E. problem-behavior proneness


Answer: C

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