Social control theory:

a. looks at the way that capitalists control the behavior of the working class.
b. spells out the motivations that give rise to violation of the law.
c. looks at the institutions that create barriers to the expression of deviant motivations.
d. looks at the way that police presence deters people from crime.


Answer: c

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