Some theorists believe that criminality may be a part of a group of antisocial behaviors that cluster together and typically involve family dysfunction,sexual and physical abuse,substance abuse,educational underachievement,sensation seeking,and unemployment.This is known as:

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The theory described in the question is known as the problem behavior syndrome, which suggests that criminality is one of several antisocial behaviors that have common underlying causes, such as family dysfunction, abuse, substance abuse, and so on. This theory emphasizes the importance of addressing these underlying factors to prevent and intervene with criminal behavior. The other choices listed (general theory of crime, social development model, and human nature theory) do not specifically focus on the clustering of antisocial behaviors or the role of underlying factors.

Some Theorists Believe That Criminality May Be a Part of a Group