When We Talk About Characteristics Associated with Criminal Offenders, We

question 50

Multiple Choice

When we talk about characteristics associated with criminal offenders, we can conclude that:

• A) ​there is much diversity with respect to the backgrounds of prisoners.
• B) ​on the whole, while unique differences do exist, there are still many similarities among prisoners.
• C) ​it is difficult (if not impossible) to make any general statements about criminal offenders.
• D) ​most offenders are very violent and dangerous, and as a result, deserve some form of incarceration.

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