Dr. Smith's newly developed theory on criminal behavior cannot be tested. His research is in violation of which of the following requirements of theory?
A) theoretical constructs
B) feasability
C) critical review
D) falsifiability

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A theory must be falsifiable, meaning it can be tested and potentially disproven through empirical evidence. If Dr. Smith's theory on criminal behavior cannot be tested, it violates the principle of falsifiability.

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