The Developmental Theory That Focuses on Changes in Criminality Over

question 54

Multiple Choice

The developmental theory that focuses on changes in criminality over the life span is called _____.

• A)Life-course theory
• B)Trait theory
• C)Behavior theory
• D)Trajectory theory

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