Which of the Following Is True of Adolescent Females Involved

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of adolescent females involved with the juvenile courts?

• A) Their numbers have decreased over the past two decades.
• B) Their numbers have remained stable over the past two decades.
• C) Their numbers have increased over the past two decades.
• D) Their numbers have reached historic highs.

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Definitions:

Social Differentiation

The process by which a society becomes increasingly specialized by allocating specific tasks to different individuals or groups.

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The process of creating goods and services and delivering them to consumers through various channels.

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The stress or tension experienced by an individual when conflicting demands are made on the person within the same role.