According to the text, which is a characteristic of Hirschi & Gottfredson’s self-control theory?
a. It uses a traditional, legal definition of crime.
b. It uses a broader, more inclusive definition of crime.
c. It uses a more narrow, restrictive definition of crime.
d. It ignores the concept of a definition of crime.
Answer: b
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