What research finding counters criminologists who claim that only low-IQ criminals get caught?
a. Adolescents with low IQs are more likely to commit crime
b. There is little difference in the IQ scores of self-reported and official criminals.
c. Low IQs equally prevail in offenders receiving prison sentences or probation.
d. Violent criminals have high IQs.
b
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