Agnew and Brezina Used Two Examples of Very Young Children

question 26

Multiple Choice

Agnew and Brezina used two examples of very young children who were involved in similar, serious offenses that occurred decades apart to illustrate:

• A) that very young children are becoming more violent and dangerous
• B) that very young offenders are typically adjudicated of very serious crimes
• C) the changes that have occurred in attitudes toward serious juvenile offenders
• D) the changes that have occurred in the structure and function of the juvenile court

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Definitions:

Habit

A repetitive behavior that an individual performs regularly, often unconsciously.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Stop Signal Task

A psychological test used to measure an individual's ability to inhibit a response that has already been initiated.

Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)

A neurological disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.