Match the following social control theories to their basic premise

1. Containment theory a. Crime results when the link between an individual and society is broken
2. Self-derogation theory b. Low self-control accounts for crime
3. Social bond theory c. Low self-esteem fosters delinquent behavior
4. The general theory of crime d. Crime is linked to an imbalance of control
5. Control balance theory e. Crime results from the failure of internal and external control mechanisms


1. *e
2. *c
3. *a
4. *b
5. *d

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