Walter Reckless and Simon Dinitz claimed that "good boys" have the ability to rein in deviant impulses.They called their analysis
A)differential opportunity theory.
B)containment theory.
C)libido theory.
D)differential association theory.

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Reckless and Dinitz's analysis is known as containment theory, which argues that individuals have a set of inner and outer controls that help them resist deviant behavior. "Good boys" are those who have developed strong inner containment, which allows them to resist the temptation of deviant impulses.

Walter Reckless and Simon Dinitz Claimed That "Good Boys" Have