Which of the Following Statements About the Age-Crime Curve Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the age-crime curve is true?

• A) crime is low in childhood, peaks for youth around age 17 or 18, and then decreases as youths move into adulthood
• B) as people age, crime consistently increases
• C) criminal behavior peaks during childhood, then declines during teenage years, and increases again during adulthood
• D) there is a sharp increase in crime activity during the teenage years and then there is a sharp decline after age 19

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