Why were the early theories presented by Cesare Lombroso and his contemporaries considered invalid?
a. the research methods were questionable
b. the researchers believed that human traits were the only cause of crime
c. Lombroso did no research to support his ideas
d. no criminals were used in the research
Answer: a. the research methods were questionable
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