________ is the error in thinking or mistaken belief that occurs when one identifies a cause for criminal behavior and then assumes that any behavior resulting from that cause must be excused by law.

A. Fundamental criminal law error
B. Fundamental psycholegal error
C. Fundamental sociological error
D. Fundamental criminological error


Answer: B

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