Jimmy thinks about stealing money from a coworker so that he can buy new shoes. Jimmy ultimately decides against this because he knows it would be morally wrong. This is an example of which theory? a) strain theory b) labeling theory c) primary deviance theory d) social control theory

The answer is d) social control theory.

Explanation:

Social control theory is an explanation to deviant behaviour that states shared social values, beliefs and moral codes prevent people from engaging in antisocial activities, such as crime.

Sociologist Ivan Nye recognised three variants of control.

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