Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Instigators tend to be the same age or slightly older than other group members.
• B) Instigators usually have more delinquent experiences than do other group members.
• C) Females are more likely to follow male instigators than males are to follow female instigators.
• D) Most juveniles who have committed at least a few delinquent offenses have been both instigator and follower.
• E) None is false.

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Definitions:

Subconscious

The part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness but can influence thoughts and behaviors.

Formal Reasoning

The process of following a set of rigorous procedures for reaching logical conclusions.

Dialectical Reasoning

A method of argument for resolving disagreement that involves the exchange of arguments and counter-arguments, aiming to find the truth through reasoned discussion.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a solution but not always the optimal one.