Research Has Shown That Delinquent Behavior Is Most Frequent When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that delinquent behavior is most frequent when parental discipline is either lacking or excessive, but it is least common when levels of discipline are moderate. This implies what kind of relationship?

• A) Negative linear relationship.
• B) Curvilinear relationship.
• C) Positive linear relationship.
• D) Spurious relationship.

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