Mental deficiency theories maintain that people become criminals because they:

a. are especially likely to have an antisocial personality disorder.
b. lack the intelligence to appreciate the reasons for the existence of the law.
c. are especially likely to have a mood disorder.
d. lack the education to get jobs that pay well.


Answer: b

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