Self-Report Data on the Spatial Distribution of Delinquency Indicate That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Self-report data on the spatial distribution of delinquency indicate that:

• A) suburban youth are more likely than urban and rural youth to be involved in delinquency.
• B) urban youth are more likely than suburban and rural youth to be involved in delinquency.
• C) rural youth are more likely than urban and suburban youth to be involved in delinquency.
• D) there are no differences across place in the likelihood of involvement in delinquency.

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