In the application of life course theory to the study of criminal behavior, three causal mechanisms were identifie? social controls, routine activities, and _______?
A) human agency
B) imprisonment
C) age norms
D) accentuation principle

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The first two causal mechanisms, social controls and routine activities, are widely accepted within the life course theory literature as important factors in the development of criminal behavior. The third mechanism is human agency, which refers to an individual's capacity for intentional action and decision-making in shaping their life course trajectory, including potential criminal behavior. Age norms and the accentuation principle are not widely recognized as causal mechanisms within life course theory.

In the Application of Life Course Theory to the Study