Research Indicates That the Prevalence of ID Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that the prevalence of ID is

• A)no different for boys and girls.
• B)no different across socioeconomic groups.
• C)higher for school-age youth than for other age groups.
• D)consistent across geographic areas in the U.S.

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Definitions:

Criminal Justice System

A collection of social institutions, such as legislatures, police, courts, and prisons, that creates and enforces laws.

Legislatures

Elected bodies of government responsible for enacting laws, regulations, and typically consisting of one or two chambers or houses.

Courts

Institutions designated by a legal system to adjudicate disputes, interpret laws, and administer justice.

Secondary Deviance

The process of a person’s self-concept changing after being publicly labeled as deviant, leading to further deviant behavior.