Although Females Join Gangs for Many of the Same Reasons

question 31

Multiple Choice

Although females join gangs for many of the same reasons as males, data suggest that female gang members are more likely than male gang members to have experienced:

• A) class discrimination
• B) race discrimination
• C) problems at home
• D) school problems
• E) association with delinquent peers

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Definitions:

Objective Personality

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A psychological state where individuals maintain a positive outlook and confidence in their future, often as a coping mechanism against potential threats or failures.

Intrinsic Motivation

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Extrinsic Motivation

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