List the six elements that construct low self-control according to Hirschi and Gottfredson’s General Theory of Crime.

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Six elements that construct low self-control:
1. Criminal acts provide immediate gratification of desires
2. Criminal acts provide easy or simple gratification of desires
3. Criminal acts are exciting, risky, or thrilling
4. Crimes provide few or meager long-term benefits
5. Crimes require little skill or planning
6. Crimes often result in pain or discomfort for the victim

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A. Leviticus B. Romans C. Hammurabi D. Silence

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a. Entering b. Breaking c. Dwelling of another d. All of the above

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