Which of the Following Statements Related to the Biological View

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements related to the biological view of deviance is true?

• A) Some of the first attempts to explain crime emphasized biological factors.
• B) Cesare Lombroso's claims have been supported by a large body of subsequent research.
• C) Nearly all studies claiming a relationship between body type and delinquency have used samples that are representative of the general population.
• D) A correlation between body type and delinquency shows that one's body type causes criminal behavior.

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Definitions:

Collar

In the context of biology, often refers to a region or structure that encircles another, but without additional context, the term is overly broad.

Flagellum

Long, slender cellular structure used for motility.

Eukaryote

Single- or multicelled organism whose cells characteristically have a nucleus; a protist, fungus, plant, or animal.

Protist

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, mostly unicellular, that are not plants, animals, or fungi, including amoebas, algae, and plasmodium.