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Who among the following is the founder of the Positivist School of Criminology?

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Positivist criminology focuses on scientific methods to understand criminal behavior, unlike classical criminology which focuses on free will.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • Becker
  • Austin
  • Merton
  • Lombroso
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The Correct Option is D

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Step 1: Identify key criminology figures.
- Cesare Lombroso is recognized as the founder of the Positivist School of Criminology. - Lombroso suggested that biological factors could explain criminal behavior.

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