Using Data from a Longitudinal Study of Pittsburgh Youth, Loeber

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using data from a longitudinal study of Pittsburgh youth, Loeber identified distinct pathways to crime. Which pathway begins at an early age with stubborn behavior?

• A) The authority conflict pathway
• B) The covert pathway
• C) The overt pathway
• D) The late bloomer pathway

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