Which of the Following Children Is Most at Risk for Delinquency

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is most at risk for delinquency in adolescence and criminality in adulthood?

• A) David, an average child
• B) Marie, a rejected child
• C) Leo, a controversial child
• D) Lisa, a popular child

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The biological process where genes in the DNA are activated and produce the specific proteins or molecules that function in a cell's structure or operations.

Differential Susceptibility

A theory suggesting that people vary in their responsiveness to environmental influences, with some individuals being more affected, either positively or negatively, than others.

Developmental Psychologists

Professionals who study the psychological growth and changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan, from infancy to old age.

Nature and Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ('nature') versus personal experiences ('nurture') in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.