How would Freud have explained why a person commits a crime?

A. That criminal behavior has a genetic/hereditary component
B. That criminal behavior is due to differences in brain structure
C. That criminal behavior is an innate aspect of humans which must be controlled by society
D. The person was influenced by negative societal pressures


Answer: C

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