Which of the Following Was a Principal Critique of the Classical

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a principal critique of the Classical School of criminology by the neoclassical theorists?

• A) Classical theorists did not consider inequalities and other factors that may influence decisions to commit a crime.
• B) Classical theorists did not base findings on subjects who were representative of the criminal population as a whole.
• C) Classical theorists overemphasized the role of supernatural forces or demonic possession as causes of criminal behaviour.
• D) Classical theorists ignored the importance of punitive sentencing as a deterrent to would-be criminals.

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