Identify one reason that the authors of your text highlight developmental theories as the gold standard among criminological theories.
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They integrate each of the other perspectives as a coherent whole; they follow the same individuals over long periods of time, allowing for greater determination of cause/effect relationships; they do not rely on convenience samples; they can identify characteristics that lead to onset, persistence, and desistance from crime in the same individuals.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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_______ refers to a traditional body of unwritten legal precedents created through everyday practice and supported by court decisions
a. Natural law b. Common law c. Natural rights d. Social contract