Jackson Toby (1957) coined the term "stakes in conformity" which are related to attachments to conventional society (e.g., legitimate jobs, prosocial people). This concept pertains to which theory?

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The concept of "stakes in conformity," as introduced by Jackson Toby in 1957, is associated with Control Theory. This theory suggests that individuals who have more to lose by engaging in deviant behavior (i.e., have higher stakes in conformity) are more likely to adhere to societal norms and laws.

Jackson Toby (1957) Coined the Term "Stakes in Conformity" Which