An Early Disadvantage in Childhood That May Set in Motion

question 18

Multiple Choice

An early disadvantage in childhood that may set in motion a downhill snowball of cumulative disadvantages leading to delinquent behaviour would include which of the following?

• A) Hanging out with kids who do drugs in high school
• B) Being rejected by the popular kids in high school
• C) Getting into fights on the playground in elementary school
• D) Being held back a grade in elementary school
• E) A difficult temperament in infancy

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