Which of the following is not an element of Hirschi's social bonding theory?
A) Self-control
B) Attachment
C) Commitment
D) Involvement
E) Belief

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Self-control is not an element of Hirschi's social bonding theory. Hirschi's theory includes attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief as the elements that bond individuals to society and thus deter deviance. Self-control is a concept from Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime, which is distinct from Hirschi's social bonding theory.

Which of the Following Is Not an Element of Hirschi's