Which of the Following Is a Risk Factor for Delinquency

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for delinquency?

• A) delinquent peers
• B) failure in school
• C) child abuse
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A persistent psychological disorder characterized by a disconnection among thought, feeling, and behavior, resulting in incorrect perceptions, unsuitable emotions and behaviors, detachment from reality towards fantasy and illusion, and feelings of psychic disintegration.

Antipsychotic Medications

Drugs used to treat symptoms of psychosis such as delusions and hallucinations, often associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Alcohol and Drug Problems

Refers to the range of physical, mental, and social issues arising from the abuse of substances like alcohol and drugs.

Homeless Population

Individuals and families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living on the streets, in shelters, or in places not meant for human habitation.