_____ argues that individuals who have invested time and effort into legitimate endeavors have a stake in conformity,and will therefore be less likely to engage in crime.

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Social bond theory, also known as social control theory, argues that individuals who have strong social bonds with others, such as family, friends, and institutions, are less likely to engage in crime because they have invested time and effort into legitimate endeavors and have a stake in conformity. The stronger the social bonds, the less likely an individual will be to engage in criminal behavior.

_____ Argues That Individuals Who Have Invested Time and Effort