Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson's General Theory of Crime suggests that some people simply pursue pleasure and commit crime in the short term as they have learned the values supporting such behavior.

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Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson's General Theory of Crime, also known as the Self-Control Theory, posits that low self-control is the primary factor leading to criminal behavior, rather than individuals learning values that support criminal behavior.