The Perceived Increase in the Number of ______ Offenses Perpetrated

question 1

Multiple Choice

The perceived increase in the number of ______ offenses perpetrated by juveniles led many to ponder whether the juvenile court, originally established to protect and treat juveniles, is adequate to the task of dealing with modern-day offenders.

• A) property
• B) violent
• C) cyber crime
• D) drug

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Definitions:

Blood

A vital bodily fluid in humans and animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to cells and transports metabolic waste products away.

Escape Conditioning

A form of negative reinforcement where a behavior is increased because it allows an individual to escape or avoid an unpleasant stimulus.

Aversive Event

An unfavorable or unpleasant event intended to decrease the likelihood of a behavior by association.

Blood

A vital liquid in humans and many animals, composed of cells and plasma, that circulates through the body delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.