Tommy Thompson was talking to his friends at lunchtime at Everyday High School about skipping class to go to the lake. As a senior, Tommy was very tempted, but he knew he had to get a good grade in English to make it into the college he desired, and he had worked very hard all term to achieve an A. Instead of going to the lake, Tommy went to English. This is an example of which element of Hirschi's social bond?

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Tommy's decision to attend English class instead of skipping to go to the lake demonstrates his commitment to achieving his goal of getting into college, which required him to get a good grade in English. This aligns with Hirschi's element of commitment, where individuals refrain from deviant behavior due to their investment in conventional activities that have positive outcomes.

Tommy Thompson Was Talking to His Friends at Lunchtime at Everyday