Joe is a straight-A student and wants to go to a four-year college after high school.When his friends encourage him to skip class and hang out with them,he refuses to do so because he doesn't want to jeopardize his GPA.This is an example of
A) conflict theory.
B) control theory.
C) functionalist theory.
D) strain theory.

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Control theory suggests that people refrain from deviant behavior because of their bonds to society, such as commitments to conventional goals like maintaining a high GPA for college admission.

Joe Is a Straight-A Student and Wants to Go to a Four-Year