Control theory is a theoretical framework that explains how people control themselves and others. It states that an individual’s ability to regulate their behavior increases when they feel the need for self-control and decreases when they are in a situation where there is no need to control themselves or others. When does this happen? Inner controls, which involve internal regulations such as conscience and guilt, work best in situations where there is not much pressure from external forces. On the other hand, outer controls, which involve external regulations such as parental supervision and law enforcement officials, work best in situations where there is pressure from external forces.
The most effective use of inner controls for self-regulation arises when a person feels they can utilize these techniques on their own without having to rely too heavily on others. This occurs because people want to feel autonomous (a sense that comes with being able to act independently) and not controlled by outside sources. On the other hand, if an individual has been pressured into doing something wrong or destructive by someone else then it’s more likely they will be deterred through either internal or external control mechanisms. In this situation, guilt might have a greater impact than fear so conscience would be better at warding off deviant behavior than inner controls.
This is due in part because guilt focuses directly on what has happened, the same as fear does. Fear is an emotion that arises when a person feels threatened by something and guilt can be considered a form of anxiety because it comes from feeling like you’ve done something wrong to someone or yourself.
Inner controls are most effective in deterring deviant behavior in situations where self-regulation has been unsuccessful or there hasn’t been enough time for this type of control mechanism to take effect yet. A good example might be engaging in these behaviors while drunk since people’s inhibitions about their own actions have diminished with alcohol consumption which leads them to do things they would not ordinarily do if sober such as driving without a license or stealing money from the store they work at. In this instance, either internal or external controls such as making the person stay at home or go out to a bar they know will not serve them alcohol, respectively are best suited for deterring deviance.
thing and guilt can be considered a form of anxiety because it comes from feeling like you’ve done something wrong to someone or yourself
Inner controls are most effective in deterring deviant behavior in situations where self-regulation has been unsuccessful or there hasn’t been enough time for this type of control mechanism to take effect yet
A good example might be engaging in these behaviors while drunk since people’s inhibitions about their own actions have diminished with alcohol consumption which leads them to do things they would not ordinarily do if sober such as driving without a license or stealing
Essentially, all control theory is based on the assumption that people are rational thinkers and will always behave in a way to minimize their own risk. The article continues with different types of inner controls which are more effective at deterring deviant behavior depending on certain situations: guilt or anxiety-inducing techniques work best when keeping control of yourself hasn’t been successful yet while socialization or punishment works better after an individual has committed an act they’re regretful about.
In our day-to-day lives, we are faced with many decisions that can be made both consciously and unconsciously. Oftentimes, these choices will affect us in different ways depending on the type of choice it is. For instance, there may not be much thought put into what you eat for breakfast if you need to leave your house quickly or whether or not a person has any control over their eating behavior when they have an addiction. However, other types of decisions such as who we decide to marry (or date) or how often we exercise will most likely require some degree of self-control at one point or another – even if subconsciously so!
Control Theory: When are Inner Controls Most Effective in Deterring Deviant Behavior?
when are inner controls most effective in deterring deviant behavior? The following is a blog post about how the type of decision we make affects our ability for self-control. For instance, some decisions that require more thought will have greater consequences than others and maybe easier (or harder) on us depending on what they are. This content provides information on which types of choices might help us maintain self-control over time.
