In his ______, Reckless argued that a strong self-image insulates a youth from the pressures and pulls of criminogenic influences in the environment.

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Reckless's containment theory posits that a strong, positive self-concept can protect individuals from succumbing to antisocial behaviors and pressures, acting as an inner containment. This theory emphasizes the role of internal controls and a positive self-image in resisting criminal influences.

In His ______, Reckless Argued That a Strong Self-Image Insulates