Which of the following statements about the social problems perspective is not true?

a. It suggests that crime is a symptom of underlying social problems such as poverty and discrimination
b. It emphasizes the development of social and educational opportunities as a way of dealing with the crime problem
c. It emphasizes crime prevention efforts such as harsher sentences and the development of rehabilitation programs
d. It sees crime as a public health problem as well as a criminal justice problem.


Answer: c

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