When caught stealing, what is the most likely response of occasional criminals?

a. They claim they have a genetic defect that propels them to commit crime.
b. They claim they were only borrowing the item they stole
c. They claim they are victims of an unfair economic system that discriminates against them.
d. They claim they learned to commit crimes from other criminals.


Answer: b. They claim they were only borrowing the item they stole

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