Wolfgang's Delinquency in a Birth Cohort Research Uncovered Some Important

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Multiple Choice

Wolfgang's Delinquency in a Birth Cohort research uncovered some important offending trends including which of the following?

• A) a small percentage of delinquents are responsible for the majority of all crimes
• B) reasons why most delinquents stop committing illegal acts at some point
• C) that most young males have at least one officially recorded act of violence
• D) failing liberal policies contributed to increased rates of chronic offending in the 1960s

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment

A type of emotional bond characterized by trust and confidence, typically observed in child-caregiver relationships, where the child feels safe and protected.

Social Referencing

The process of using others' reactions in a social context to guide one's own behavior or understanding of a situation.

Checking-in Behavior

A pattern of behavior where individuals repetitively verify their emotions, thoughts, or surroundings, often seen in anxiety and OCD.

Moral Development

The growth of an individual's understanding of the differences between right and wrong and of how to make decisions based on ethical considerations.