Bill and Bob are best friends growing up in the harshest of urban settings. Bill and Bob have both had childhoods defined by extreme maltreatment, neglect, and abuse, however, only Bill ends up pursuing a life of crime and, ultimately, being convicted. Which of the following might best explain this outcome?
1) Bill had a genetic predisposition to criminal behavior
2) Bill had a stronger support system than Bob
3) Bill had access to more opportunities for criminal activity
4) Bill had a higher tolerance for risk-taking