Based on Your Reading of Chapter 18, Develop a General

question 10

Essay

Based on your reading of Chapter 18, develop a general theory of delinquency. In your answer address the following key components:
a. clusters strongly associated with delinquency
b. reciprocal effects of the clusters on one another
c. effect of delinquency on likelihood of further delinquency
d. background variables that affect the clusters

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Definitions:

Self-Confidence

The belief in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment, often leading to higher levels of performance and success.

Need for Achievement

An individual's desire for significant accomplishment, mastering of skills, control, or high standards.

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior focused on defining roles, tasks, and objectives to organize work and establish clear patterns of organization and communication.

Consideration

In contract law, something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.