According to the Propensity Explanation, Released Offenders Recidivate Soon After

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to the propensity explanation, released offenders recidivate soon after their release because:

• A) they do not have the resources to provide for themselves so they need to engage in crime to obtain means for survival
• B) they have difficulty adjusting to society after life in a total institution
• C) they are criminals and will return to crime as soon as possible
• D) they are forced engage in crime by their associates

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