Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between age and crime?

• A)Age is not a strong predictor of participation in criminal activity.
• B)Arrests peak in early adolescence and decline steadily with age.
• C)The physical effects of aging do not prevent people from committing violent crimes.
• D)Violent crime peaks at a later age than property crime.

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