Discuss the basic concepts of self-control theory (the general theory of crime)
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: [key points to be made]
*Individuals have natural tendencies of insensitivity, self-interest
*Child-rearing must involve socialization & discipline to overcome innate low self-control
*While crime is product of low self-control, not everyone with low self-control commits crime
*Crime is an event in time and space that is broader than traditional legal definitions
*Crime combines a propensity to commit with opportunity present in environment, which creates propensity/event that entices individuals and promises gratification
*Low intelligence also causes someone to miscalculate the consequences of an action
*Parents are responsible and self-control must be taught by 6-8 years of age
*Low self-control traits, once formed, are stable over one's life
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