One of the first theories to focus on biological variations to explain crime was ______, which relied on the measurement of skulls, and the examination of the brains of deceased people.

A. craniometry
B. evolution
C. physiognomy
D. social Darwinism


A. craniometry

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The following conditions may impact the outcome of the interview __________

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a. aid b. abet c. assist d. modern statutes often borrow all of these common law terms

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