Will Is a 15 Year Old Man Who Was Just

question 86

Multiple Choice

Will is a 15 year old man who was just arrested for truancy and shoplifting. He has never been in trouble before. He participated in the crime due to peer pressure from his friends making fun of him for being "too good". Will's parents are terrified that his poor decision making will ruin his future.
-Considering Will's truancy violation,he may be considered a ________,depending on the outcome of the shoplifting case.

• A) ​dependent
• B) ​delinquent
• C) ​neglected
• D) ​PINS

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Definitions:

Strange Situation

A research method developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment relationships between a caregiver and a child.

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work in early emotional attachment with the "Strange Situation" assessment.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, such as between parents and their children, influencing their behavior and emotional development.

Erik Erikson's Theory

A theory of psychological development that outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a specific crisis.