All of the Following Are Components of R

question 3

Multiple Choice

All of the following are components of R. M. Gordon's (1994) age-graded continuum of social and criminal groups EXCEPT ______.

• A) "childhood playgroups" are harmless
• B) "youth/street gangs" commit more serious crimes than "delinquent groups"
• C) "delinquent groups" are synonymous with "youth subculture groups"
• D) "taggers" are often mistaken for gang members

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