Analyzing the Self Control Theory

Self-Control Theory and ADHD Self-Control Theory Gottfredson and Hirschi's (1990) General Crime Theory, now referred to as the theory of self-control, remains one of the most well-known theories (Tibbetts & Gibson, 2002). Low self-control remains the main component of their theory. The time-stable individual difference that regulates behavior is low self-control. From what I learnt, individuals who have low self-control are mainly due to poor or ineffective parenting techniques during the early years-before they reached the age of eight.

Particularly, parents that lack the consistency or effectiveness to form an emotional attachment with their children will find it hard to monitor the behavior of their children. The difficulty experienced in monitoring the child's behavior minimizes the possibility that the children's deviant behavior will be noticed by the parents. This will minimize the chance for the parents to administer non-corporal punishment for deviant behavior.

Therefore, such persons would prefer easy and simple tasks; physical activities to mental ones; focus on themselves; risky behaviors; and letting their temper run its full course without any attempt to control it. This means that these persons are likely to experience low self-control and probably disregard the long-term effects their decisions have on themselves and others around them (Gottfredson & Hirschi, 1990). Under this condition, low self-control can manifest in different ways. One common way it manifests is as a criminal behavior.

For Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990), crime is simply an act of fraud or force pursued by an individual to satisfy his interests. Those who have low self-control find crime attractive because crime and low self-control have a lot of characteristics in common. For example, crimes expose one to risks, gratifies instantly, and are quite simple and easy to perform (Gottfredson&Hirschi,1990; Higgins, 2007).

Part 2 For every adult, life can be a balancing act, but for individuals who are always disorganized, late, forgetful, and overwhelmed by their responsibilities, they may have ADD/ADHD. A number of adults are affected by attention deficit disorder, and its numerous frustrations can stand in the way of so many things like career, relationships, etc. Having ADHD, myself, it is always difficult for me to stay focused and attend to daily tasks, which I find mundane.

For instance, irrelevant sights and sounds easily distracted me; I switch from one thing to another without a second thought. The symptoms found in this category are overlooked sometimes due to their obvious outward disruptiveness than the ADHD symptoms of impulsivity and hyperactivity-but they can be troublesome in the same degree (Smith & Segal, 2016).

Common symptoms of concentration difficulties and inattention include: zoning out without knowing, even while a conversation is on Severe distractibility; drifting attention makes staying on track difficult Difficulty concentrating or focusing, like when listening to other people or reading Fighting to accomplish tasks, even the simplest ones Possibility of overlooking details, which leads to incomplete tasks or errors Inadequate listening skills; difficulty recalling the subject of conversations and sticking to directions Adults who have ADD/ADHD are more apt to become hyperactive than the younger ones.

Only few adults with this condition suffer any serious hyperactivity symptoms. Don't forget that names can be misleading, and if you find yourself with any or some of these symptoms, you may well have ADD/ADHD.-even if you do not have hyperactivity (Smith & Segal, 2016). Though ADHD patients experience difficulty concentrating on tasks that do not interest them, some tend to get absorbed in certain tasks they find rewarding and stimulating.

This is a paradoxical symptom known as hyper focus -- a mechanism for coping with distractions-one way of dealing with chaos. It can get so severe that you are obvious to whatever is happening around you. For instance, I sometimes get so engrossed in certain tasks that I lose track of time completely and can no longer concentrate on important responsibilities. Nevertheless, hyper focus, when directed at productive activities can become an important asset, but if left unchecked, it can lead to serious relationship and work problems (Smith & Segal, 2016).

An adult with ADHD often experiences a chaotic life that seems out of control most times. It can get quite challenging to stay organized and on top of one's game-like sorting out relevant information for every task, getting one's list of priority right, keeping track of responsibilities and tasks, and managing time effectively. As an ADHD patient, inhibiting my behaviors, responses and comments can be quite a challenge. I can sometimes take action without proper thinking, or react without thinking about the possible consequences.

Due to impulse problems, I can be a bit difficult to deal with. For what it is worth, I can go into situations headlong and find myself in circumstances that pose some risks to me. Like several adults who suffer ADHD, managing my feelings can be a very hard task for me, especially when it comes to dealing with emotions like frustration or anger. In adults with ADD/ADHD, hyperactivity can look like what is seen in children.

I can get very perpetual on the go and energetic sometimes like I'm being driven by a motor (Smith & Segal, 2016). The broad effects of ADD/ADHD can cause frustration, embarrassment, disappointment, hopelessness, and lack of confidence. It can give you the feeling that getting your life under control can never be possible again. That explains why diagnosing ADD/ADHD in an adult can come with enormous hope and relief. It enables you come to terms with what you are dealing with and helps you understand it isn't your fault.

The difficulties you have experienced are simply attention deficit disorder symptoms-not the outcome of character flaws or personal weakness. When you get ADD/ADHD, you can easily fall into the habit of believing something is definitely wrong with you. But there is nothing wrong with being different. ADD/ADHD is no indicator of capability or intelligence. Some things may appear difficult, but that does not imply that you lack the capacity to find something you can be good at and become a star.

The important thing is to know what you are good at and improve on them. Thinking about attention deficit disorder as a group of positive and negative characteristics like other qualities you might possibly have. Along with the disorganization and impulsivity of ADD/ADHD, for instance, always come amazing passion, creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, energy, and a regular flow of positive and unique ideas (Smith & Segal, 2016). Part 3 How severe a person's condition is, determines how much ADHD affects his/her job outlook.

Some persons may just experience problems working on certain tasks, while others might find it hard to work through the day without having a showdown with a colleague or the boss. Some individuals who are seriously affected can earn themselves a sack, end up moving from one company to another, or require some disability benefits. There are different ways ADHD affects job.