Let's Say That a Rash of Thefts Is Occurring in a Suburban

question 117

Essay

Let's say that a rash of thefts is occurring in a suburban neighborhood.It is determined that a group of teenage boys from the community have been stealing items from unlocked cars.The perpetrators are caught within a few short weeks.According to the information in Chapter 6,which factors likely made them initial suspects? What factors made it more likely that they would behave in this way?

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Definitions:

Problem Solving Skills

The ability to identify, define, and effectively resolve problems through logical thinking and decision-making processes.

Aggressive-rejected

A social categorization for individuals, often children, who are excluded by peers due to aggressive behavior.

Withdrawn-rejected

A social categorization often used in psychology to describe individuals who are both socially withdrawn and rejected by peers.

Unpopular

Lacking in popularity, acceptance, or approval by the majority.