One of the Most Consistent Predictors of Chronic Delinquency Appears

question 39

Multiple Choice

One of the most consistent predictors of chronic delinquency appears to be rooted in

• A) poor relations with peers during childhood.
• B) coming from disorganized families with hostile, inept, or neglectful parenting.
• C) academic failure in junior high school.
• D) pessimistic attitudes about employment prospects due to learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Phalanges

Bones in the fingers or toes.

Mineral

In the diet, an element that is required in small amounts for normal metabolism.

Bones

Hard, dense connective tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton in vertebrates, providing support and protection.

Motor Neuron

Neuron that controls a muscle or gland.