The Belief That a Person's Fate Can Be Closely Attributed

question 205

Multiple Choice

The belief that a person's fate can be closely attributed to his or her own efforts is known as

• A) individualism.
• B) fatalism.
• C) populism.
• D) equality.
• E) republicanism.

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Definitions:

Juvenile Crime

Illegal activities committed by individuals under the age of majority, often considered less severe than adult crimes but dealt with in a separate juvenile justice system.

Criminal Justice

A system comprising institutions and practices aimed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts.

Delinquent

Referring to behaviors that are in violation of legal or social norms, often used in the context of juvenile crime.

Age of 13

The age at which a person transitions from childhood to teenage years, often marked by the beginning of adolescence.