Which of the Following Statements Related to the Biological View

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements related to the biological view of deviance is true?

• A)Some of the first attempts to explain crime emphasized biological factors.
• B)Cesare Lombroso's claims have been supported by a large body of subsequent research.
• C)Nearly all studies claiming a relationship between body type and delinquency have used samples that are representative of the general population.
• D)A correlation between body type and delinquency shows that one's body type "causes" criminal behavior.
• E)Fragile-looking skinny children almost never engage in delinquent behavior.

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