Self-Report Data on the Relative Frequency of Different Types of Offenses

question 11

Multiple Choice

Self-report data on the relative frequency of different types of offenses indicate that:

• A) a sizable portion of youth report involvement in minor forms of delinquency.
• B) relatively few youths report involvement in serious forms of delinquency.
• C) the most common form of illegal activity for youth is alcohol and marijuana use.
• D) All of the above.

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