According to the _____ theory,the stronger a person's attachment to family,school,and other institutions,the less likely he or she will be to use drugs.

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The social control theory posits that individuals with strong attachment to institutions such as family and school are less likely to engage in deviant behavior, such as drug use. This is because the attachment serves as a form of social control that reinforces conventional behavior and discourages deviance. The other options are not related to this theory. A) Behavioral disinhibition refers to the reduction in inhibitions that lead to impulsive behavior and does not address the role of social attachment. C) Peer cluster refers to the influence of one's peer group on behavior and does not address the role of institutions. D) Neural sensitization refers to changes in the brain's response to drugs with prolonged use and does not address social factors.

According to the _____ Theory,the Stronger a Person's Attachment to Family,school,and