DrWilson Attributes the Delinquent Behaviors of Many Teens to the Pressures

question 137

Multiple Choice

Dr.Wilson attributes the delinquent behaviors of many teens to the pressures associated with being members of street gangs.Her account best illustrates a(n) ________ perspective.

• A) behavior genetics
• B) social-cultural
• C) neuroscience
• D) evolutionary

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Definitions:

Fires

Rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is often accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance.

Overwhelming Desire

An intense and consuming longing or craving, often so strong that it becomes difficult to manage or control.

Compulsion

Compulsion is a psychological condition characterized by the irresistible urge to perform specific acts repeatedly, often against the individual’s conscious wishes, as seen in disorders like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigidly applied rules.