Martha had always had the feeling that her husband was capable of hurting others. She believed that he "looked" like a criminal and explained to the detective that his physical features gave him a criminal appearance. What branch of criminology best explains Martha's perception of her husband's appearance and alleged criminality?

a. Classical criminology
b. Contemporary criminology
c. Positivist criminology
d. Sociological criminology


c

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. True b. False

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A. terrorism B. corporate fraud C. bank fraud D. sex trafficking

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