Latent trait theory holds that ________.
a. a number of people in the population have a personal attribute or propensity that controls their inclination to commit criminal acts.
b. kids who begin engaging in antisocial behaviors at a very early age are the ones most at risk for a criminal career.
c. negative life events are connected and produce a hostile view of people and relationships, preference for immediate rewards, and a cynical view of conventional norms.
d. the likelihood of committing crime is linked to the accumulation (or absence) of social capital, social control, and human decision making.
Answer: a. a number of people in the population have a personal attribute or propensity that controls their inclination to commit criminal acts.
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