Gottfredson and Hirschi's self?control theory posits that differences in self?control account for the stable differences between individuals in their criminal propensity, but they contend that the theory is not intended to explain less serious offenses or what they call "analogous behavior."

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Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory is intended to explain both criminal behavior and analogous behaviors, which include less serious offenses and other deviant acts.

Gottfredson and Hirschi's Self?control Theory Posits That Differences in Self?control