According to Sampson and Laub, a sociological explanation for continuity of crime throughout the life course would be ______.
A)The commitment of criminal behavior itself increases the probability of engaging in future crimes
B)Stability of criminal behavioral pattern is caused by endorsement of subculture values and adoption of deviant identities
C)Low self-esteem may cause the continuity of criminal behavioral pattern
D)All of the above

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Sampson and Laub's theory emphasizes that engaging in criminal behavior increases the likelihood of future crimes due to cumulative disadvantages and the impact of past behavior on future opportunities.

According to Sampson and Laub, a Sociological Explanation for Continuity