Which of the Following Statements Is True of Juvenile Delinquency

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of juvenile delinquency?

• A) Girls are much more likely than boys to engage in delinquent behavior such as robbery.
• B) Similar patterns of delinquency are observed among teenagers belonging to different ethnic groups.
• C) Crimes committed by adolescents from a stable economic background are considered status offenses.
• D) Girls are more likely than boys to commit offenses such as truancy.

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Definitions:

Academic Achievement

The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has attained their short or long-term educational goals.

Emotional Health

A state of well-being in which an individual can recognize, express, and manage their emotions effectively while coping with life's challenges.

School Dropout

Refers to an individual who leaves school before completion, often missing the chance to graduate with a diploma or degree.

Care Orientation

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