Which of the Following Adolescents Is MOST at Risk for Delinquency

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following adolescents is MOST at risk for delinquency?

• A)Ricardo,a Latino adolescent whose parents closely monitor his friends and activities.
• B)Brendan,a non-Latino White adolescent who has a high degree of sibling conflict.
• C)Sara,an Asian American adolescent who feels liked by her peers at school.
• D)Henry,an African American adolescent who spends his time with a deviant peer group.

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