Which of the following statements would probably not be made by a biological criminologist?

a. Biological differences between men and women may explain gender differences in crime rates
b. A tendency towards crime may be inherited
c. Individual free will is linked to variations in crime rates
d. Some humans may be further along the evolutionary ladder than others


Answer: c

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