Positivism suggest that:

a. Offenders commit crime solely because of the benefits it brings them
b. Evil forces such as demons can affect criminal behavior
c. Individuals are less likely to be victims if they have positive attitudes
d. Forces both outside and inside an individual might affect his/her likelihood of breaking the law


Answer: d

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