A ______ Is Defined as an Act Committed by a Juvenile

question 37

Multiple Choice

A ______ is defined as an act committed by a juvenile that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult.

• A) crime
• B) delinquency
• C) status offense
• D) collateral offense

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process by which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Classical Conditioning

The process of acquiring knowledge through the repeated combination of two stimuli, where a response initially caused by the second stimulus is ultimately caused by the first stimulus alone.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring within a critical period early in an animal's life, wherein it forms attachments and develops species-specific behaviors.

Problem Solving

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.