The Idea That Delinquency Is a Result of Adolescents' Low

question 5

Multiple Choice

The idea that delinquency is a result of adolescents' low self-esteem is termed:

• A) the narcissism theory.
• B) the identity diffusion theory.
• C) the possible selves hypothesis.
• D) the self-enhancement thesis.

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