Which Approach to Juvenile Justice Is Focused on a More

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which approach to juvenile justice is focused on a more formal, official, and constitutional handling of juvenile offenders?

• A) therapeutic
• B) casework
• C) in loco parentis
• D) legalistic

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Definitions:

Rational Behavior

A theory in economics suggesting that individuals make decisions based on maximizing utility and firms aim to maximize profits.

Smooth Convex Preferences

Preferences characterized by continuous and consistently increasing utility, indicating a reasoned and balanced choice pattern.

Borrow

The act of receiving something of value in exchange for the promise to return it or its equivalent value at a later date.

Lend

The act of giving money or goods to someone with the expectation that it will be paid back in the future.