Between 80 and 90 Percent of Youths Commit Some Offense

question 42

Multiple Choice

Between 80 and 90 percent of youths commit some offense for which they could be arrested; however, only about ____ of youths are arrested.

• A) 12 percent
• B) 3 percent
• C) 27 percent
• D) 8 percent

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Definitions:

Mature Groups

Groups that have developed to a stage where they have established norms, roles, and relationships that facilitate efficient and cohesive functioning.

Disillusion Stage

A phase during which an individual's initial optimism and expectations are replaced by disenchantment and a more realistic understanding of a situation.

Diminishing Cohesiveness

The gradual weakening or loss of unity and solidarity within a group, team, or organization, which can affect its stability and performance.

Group Development Process

A model that describes the phases groups typically go through, from forming to performing, including storming and norming stages.