African Americans are, as a group, more susceptible to the factors that contribute to criminality because they:

A. have a genetic predisposition to criminal behavior.
B. generally have higher testosterone levels than whites.
C. are more likely than whites to be part of traditional institutions of social control.
D. are more likely than whites to live in poverty and hold low-wage-earning jobs.


Answer: D

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