Aging-Out Is Explained by Latent Trait Theory in That One's

question 20

True/False

Aging-out is explained by latent trait theory in that one's propensity to commit crime remains stable over the life course,the opportunity to commit crime fluctuates over time,and people only appear to age-out as they mature.

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Definitions:

Gonad

A reproductive gland that produces gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones, such as testes in males and ovaries in females.

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are long strands of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes in sexually reproducing organisms, containing genetic information to fertilize the female ovum.

Egg

An organic vessel containing the zygote in which an embryo develops until it can survive on its own, also a common food source rich in nutrients.