Factors That Can Help to Understand How, When, Where, and Why

question 23

True/False

Factors that can help to understand how, when, where, and why delinquency occurs are called correlates to delinquency.

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Definitions:

Toxic Agents

Substances that cause harm or death to living organisms through chemical reactions or physical actions when absorbed or exposed to them.

Test Organisms

Species used in scientific experimentation to study biological processes, toxicology, and ecological impacts.

Carcinogen

Any substance or agent that promotes the formation of cancer by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells.

Exposure

Refers to the condition of being subjected to something (such as environmental conditions, chemicals, or radiation) that can have a direct impact on health, safety, or well-being.