Which Theory Is Not Intended to Explain All Violent Behavior

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which theory is not intended to explain all violent behavior, but only assaults and homicides that occur spontaneously or in the heat of passion?

• A) General strain theory
• B) General theory of crime
• C) Subculture of violence
• D) Techniques of neutralization

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