Which of the Following Statements Summarizes the "General Theory of Crime

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements summarizes the "general theory of crime" according to Gottfredson and Hirschi (1990) ?

• A)low self-control in the presence of criminal opportunities explains an individual's propensity to commit crimes
• B)low self-control,regardless of opportunities,explains an individual's propensity to commit crimes
• C)the presence of criminal opportunities,regardless of parenting style,explains an individual's propensity to commit crimes
• D)socio-economic status explains an individual's propensity to commit crimes

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