Walter Reckless's ________ argues that some factors that keep behavior in check are personal,such as self-concept,self-control,goal-directedness,conscience,tolerance for frustration,sense of responsibility,realistic levels of aspiration,and identification with lawful norms.
A)containment theory
B)social bond theory
C)neutralization theory
D)looking-glass self theory

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Walter Reckless's containment theory posits that both internal and external factors act as "containments" to prevent individuals from engaging in deviant behavior. The internal factors mentioned in the question, such as self-concept and self-control, are central to containment theory's explanation of how personal characteristics can inhibit deviance.

Walter Reckless's ________ Argues That Some Factors That Keep Behavior