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

1. Containment theory emphasizes the importance of both inner controls and external pressures on self-concept.
2. A theory must be logically correct and must accurately describe events in the real world.
3. In an acceptable theory, these assertions or propositions are related in a logical manner so that some other assertions or propositions can be derived (deduced) from others.
4. Using data from the National Youth Survey, Hayes found that the new model showed that weakened social controls increase opportunities for associating with delinquent peers, learning delinquent behaviors, and committing initial delinquent acts.
5. Low intelligence quotient (IQ) and/or learning disability are inherent determinants of delinquency.


1. TRUE
2, TRUE
3, TRUE
4, TRUE
5. FALSE

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