Which of the Following Statements About Juvenile Delinquency Is TRUE

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about juvenile delinquency is TRUE?

• A) Non-Latino white males and females have higher delinquency rates.
• B) Males and females have equal delinquency rates.
• C) Males have higher delinquency rates than females.
• D) Females have higher delinquency rates than males.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

Deindividuation is a psychological state characterized by lowered self-awareness and decreased social identity, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior, typically within group settings.

Self-Restraint

The ability to control one’s impulses, emotions, or desires, especially in difficult situations.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, essential for personal development.

Deindividuation

Deindividuation is a psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.