Which of the Following Statements Is True of the First

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the first juvenile court created by the Illinois legislature?

• A) It was based on the belief that children are fully responsible for criminal conduct.
• B) It was based on the belief that children are not capable of being rehabilitated.
• C) It was guided by the principles of parens patriae .
• D) It was guided by the doctrine of erga omnes .

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Definitions:

Self-understanding

An individual's perception and assessment of their characteristics, emotions, and behaviors.

Identity Diffusion

Marcia’s term for the status of individuals who have not yet experienced a crisis (that is, they have not yet explored meaningful alternatives) or made any commitments.

Unified Theory

An all-encompassing theory that integrates different theories and perspectives into a single, comprehensive explanation.

Instability

A state characterized by lack of consistency or predictability in actions, events, or conditions.