One Contemporary Theory of Criminal Behavior Comes from Samuel Yochelson

question 21

Multiple Choice

One contemporary theory of criminal behavior comes from Samuel Yochelson and Stanton Samenow, who propose that:

• A) Criminals are biologically different from the rest of us
• B) Criminals have no choice when it comes to criminal offending
• C) Criminals freely choose their behavior in a quest for power, control and excitement
• D) Criminals have serious mental health issues

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Market Price

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Few Firms

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