At the age of 15, Julie gave birth to twin sons. Julie was a high school dropout and did not have a job. She was not able to take proper care of the boys so she decided to give them up for adoption. Their father was convicted of armed robbery and rape. He signed over his custody rights to the state while serving a 30-year prison sentence. Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

A. Biochemical
B. Neurological
C. Genetic
D. Evolutionary


Answer: C

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