According to the Text, Powerful Explanation for the Fact That

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the text, powerful explanation for the fact that criminal behaviour peaks at a young age and then declines is:

• A) increasingly harsh punishments
• B) maturational reform
• C) school frustrations get left behind
• D) physical abilities decline with age

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Definitions:

Care Perspective

An ethical viewpoint highlighting the importance of interpersonal relationships and the welfare of others in moral deliberation.

Kohlberg

A psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which proposes that individuals progress through stages of moral reasoning.

Gilligan

A psychologist who criticized the moral development theory of Kohlberg on the grounds that it was gender-biased, offering an alternative theory emphasizing care and relationships.

Index Offense

Serious crimes that are tracked and reported by law enforcement agencies for statistical purposes, often used to gauge overall crime rates.