Which of the following is a critique of biopsychological theories of crime?
A. They fail to address inherent criminal characteristics.
B. They fail to explain neurophysical (brain lesions, brain dysfunctions) characteristics related to violence and criminality
C. They fail to explain why crime rates vary between urban and rural areas, different neighborhoods, or social or economic groups.
D. They fail to address how crime is determined by individual characteristics or predispositions to crime.
Answer: C
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