A stable feature, characteristic, property, or condition present at birth or established early in life that makes some people crime-prone over the life course is known as a(n):
A) life factor.
B) hidden characteristic.
C) underlying feature.
D) latent trait.

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Latent traits are stable features, characteristics, properties, or conditions that are present at birth or established early in life, which can predispose individuals to engage in criminal behavior throughout their lives.

A Stable Feature, Characteristic, Property, or Condition Present at Birth