In the twentieth century, Lombroso's biological theories of crime __________.

A. have been used to promote mandatory sentencing
B. are also used to explain alcohol and drug use
C. were the basis for his Nobel Peace Prize
D. are largely discredited and replaced with sociological theories


Answer: D

Sociology

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