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a. reflects both limited legitimate opportunity as well as accessible illegitimate opportunity.
b. is more common among the rich who have more opportunity.
c. is defined in such a way as to overly criminalize the poor.
d. is typically a result of drug dependence or other substance addiction.
Answer: a
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