Akers and Hirschi Both Have Criticized Some Efforts at Theoretical

question 11

Multiple Choice

Akers and Hirschi both have criticized some efforts at theoretical integration on the ground that some integrations:

• A) ignore incompatibilities across theories
• B) provide no greater explanatory power than the original theories
• C) divert attention from the important task of developing wholly original perspectives
• D) fail to integrate across disciplines
• E) incorrectly focus on points of similarity rather than points of divergence

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