The Idea That Those Who Offend Early in Life and Commit

question 28

Multiple Choice

The idea that those who offend early in life and commit more serious crimes in adolescence will continue as adults is known as:

• A) gender theory
• B) the masculinity hypothesis
• C) the chivalry hypothesis
• D) persistence

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Definitions:

Conj

An abbreviation often used for "conjunction," a logical operation that combines two conditions or statements, resulting in truth only if both elements are true.

Inference Forms

Standardized patterns of reasoning, where specific premises lead to a certain conclusion.

Inference Forms

Structured patterns of reasoning or argumentation that derive conclusions from premises based on logical principles.

MP

Abbreviation for "Modus Ponens," a logical argument form where from premises 'If P then Q' and 'P,' one can conclude 'Q.'