A Method of Reducing Juvenile Delinquency Is to Have the Children

question 106

Multiple Choice

A method of reducing juvenile delinquency is to have the children involved in

• A) early intervention programs.
• B) activities where their parents are unaware of their whereabouts.
• C) peer groups.
• D) alone-time activities.

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Definitions:

Cross-Tolerance

A phenomenon in which tolerance to the effects of a certain drug produces tolerance to another drug, usually because both drugs share similar mechanisms of action.

Drug Group

A classification of medications or compounds with similar chemical structures, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, or side effects.

Addiction

A complex brain disorder characterized by escalation, compulsive drug taking, and relapse; called substance use disorder per the DSM-5.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions, presenting symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.