Gottfredson and Hirschi Claim That the Principles of Self-Control Theory

question 80

Multiple Choice

Gottfredson and Hirschi claim that the principles of self-control theory ______.

• A) predominantly explain violent crime
• B) predominantly explain property crime
• C) predominantly explain street crime
• D) can explain all varieties of criminal behavior

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