The Social Correlates That Are Most Closely Associated with Delinquency

question 22

Multiple Choice

The social correlates that are most closely associated with delinquency are:

• A) race and social class
• B) gender and race
• C) age and gender
• D) social class and gender

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Definitions:

Liability

A legal responsibility or obligation, particularly in terms of debts or financial compensation for loss or damage caused by one's actions or inactions.

Preincorporation Contracts

Agreements entered into on behalf of a corporation before it is legally formed, for which the corporation may later assume liability.

Promoter

An individual or company responsible for organizing and financing the initial operations of a business venture or organizing events, often taking significant financial risks.

Incorporation

The process of legally declaring a corporate entity as separate from its owners, providing protection from personal liability and other benefits.