In this theory there are two different sources of coercion; interpersonal and impersonal. Interpersonal involves the bullying and attacking of an individual by his or her family, peers, or spouse. The impersonal involves indirect pressures such as job loss or poverty. The advantages of differential coercion theory are that it explains how coercion determines behavior. Control balance theory suggests that when there is an imbalance between the control one is subject to from others and the control one has over others, deviant and criminal behavior may occur. Predation, defiance, and submission are three types of behaviors that an individual turns to to restore balance. The strength of the balance of control theory is that it shows how important the ability to control the things around us is. Although seeking to gain control over others is considered deviant behavior, it cannot be argued that all individuals who seek to balance controls in their lives engage in