The significant association between parental and child deviance levels ___

a. is strong evidence of a genetic connection to criminality
b. may indicate that environmental or genetic factors contribute to crime
c. proves that upbringing is the most important factor when predicting crime
d. provides evidence that each sibling will have an equal likelihood of becoming a criminal


Ans: b. may indicate that environmental or genetic factors contribute to crime

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