Which Theory Is Best Used to Explain Why People Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which theory is best used to explain why people are victimized rather than why offenders commit crime?

• A) biological theory
• B) lifestyles theory
• C) strain theory
• D) social control theory

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus, which is usually shed before birth.

Cleavage

A process of cell division in the early embryonic stage that leads to the formation of a multicellular embryo.

Morula

An early stage in embryonic development that follows fertilization, featuring a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a zygote.

Gametogenesis

The process by which gametes, or sex cells, are formed, involving meiosis and maturation in reproductive organs.