Hirschi's research showed that
A) religion is ineffective in getting people to believe in morality.
B) having an intact family seems to be irrelevant to the reduction of juvenile delinquency.
C) attachment to school and having positive attachments to teachers reduces the chances of becoming delinquent.
D) attachment to school has no bearing on rates of delinquency.

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Hirschi's social control theory suggests that strong social bonds, including attachment to school and positive relationships with teachers, can reduce the likelihood of delinquency. This is because such attachments encourage conformity to societal norms and discourage deviant behavior.

Hirschi's Research Showed That