Which of the Following Explanations of Criminal Behavior Would Not

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations of criminal behavior would not be acceptable to a positivist studying crime?

• A) Criminal behavior is due to socialization
• B) Criminal behavior is due to individual choice
• C) Criminal behavior is due to economic conditions
• D) Criminal behavior is due to peer group influences

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