Adolescents from Lower Socioeconomic Classes Are More Likely to Become

question 108

Multiple Choice

Adolescents from lower socioeconomic classes are more likely to become delinquent because:

• A) they are more commonly exposed to crime and violence.
• B) they are overinvested in their school performance.
• C) they are less intelligent.
• D) they are better able to exhibit self-control.

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Definitions:

Personalized Power

The use of authority for personal gain, in contrast to using power primarily to achieve organizational goals or to empower others.

Narcissism

Narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the norms, values, beliefs, and practices among people from different backgrounds or communities.

Subjectivity

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.