What did early criminologists primarily focus on?
A. which criminals get caught and which criminals go free
B. how social institutions encourage or discourage crime
C. the physical and/or psychological characteristics unique to criminals
D. how family and friends influence a propensity to commit criminal acts
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. 95 percent. b. 85 percent. c. 3 percent. d. 6 percent.