Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi's general theory of crime proposes that "the individual characteristic relevant to the commission of criminal acts" is:

a. deception.
b. a sense of entitlement.
c. lack of empathy.
d. low self-control.


Answer: d

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What will be an ideal response?

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