How Do Hirschi and Gottfredson Explain the Motivations of White-Collar

question 12

Multiple Choice

How do Hirschi and Gottfredson explain the motivations of white-collar criminals?

• A)White-collar criminals are motivated by the ease of white-collar crime.
• B)White-collar criminals are motivated by the same forces that drive other criminals.
• C)The motivations of white-collar criminals have little to do with personal gain.
• D)The motivations of white-collar criminals are to fit in with corporate culture.

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Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test

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