At the age of 15, Julie gave birth to twin sons. Julie was a high school dropout and did not have a job. She was not able to take proper care of the boys so she decided to give them up for adoption. Their father was convicted of armed robbery and rape. He signed over his custody rights to the state while serving a 30-year prison sentence. Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

A. That their adopted mother is criminal
B. That their biological father is criminal
C. That their biological mother ends up committing crime after the boys are adopted
D. That their adopted parents are over 40 years old


Answer: B

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