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As People Age, They Commit Less Crime

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As people age, they commit less crime. What is one way that life course theories summarize this phenomenon?


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Aroused

The condition of being alert, awake, or stimulated, which can refer to physical, emotional, or sexual stimuli.

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, produced by the adrenal glands; it plays a key role in the body's fight-or-flight response to stress.

Polygenic Inheritance

A process by which traits are influenced by multiple genes, contributing to the phenotypic variability seen in complex traits amongst individuals.

Psychological Characteristics

Attributes of individuals that encompass behaviors, thought patterns, emotions, and attitudes.

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