Why Should Delinquents Be Treated Differently According to Gender

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why should delinquents be treated differently according to gender?

• A) There are fewer female delinquents than male delinquents.
• B) Girls commit less serious delinquency than boys.
• C) Privacy concerns dictate separate facilities.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Act Out

To behave badly or inappropriately, often in response to emotional stress or frustration.

Positive Punishment

The use of a physically or psychologically painful event as the punishment.

Spanking

A form of punishment that involves striking the buttocks, typically with the hand, as a disciplinary measure.

Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring, often by inducing discomfort or an undesirable outcome following the behavior.