Agnew and Brezina Discuss Background Variables That Both Directly and Indirectly

question 21

Multiple Choice

Agnew and Brezina discuss background variables that both directly and indirectly affect traits of irritability/low self-control, poor parenting practices, negative school experiences, and delinquent peer associations. These include:

• A) gender
• B) age
• C) parental social class
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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