To the control theorist,we would all be criminals but for the restraints provided by social controls.

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Control theory suggests that all human beings have the potential to engage in deviant or criminal behavior, but social controls (in the form of laws, norms, and values) prevent most people from doing so. Therefore, without these restraints, we would all be more likely to engage in criminal activity.

To the Control Theorist,we Would All Be Criminals but for the Restraints