Which of the Following Choices Best Describes the Covert Pathway

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices best describes the covert pathway?

• A)begins at an early age with stubborn behavior leading to defiance and to authority avoidance
• B)begins with minor, underhanded behavior that leads to property damage and eventually escalates to more serious forms of criminality
• C)begins with aggression, leading to physical fighting and then to violence
• D)begins with drug use and de-escalates to status offenses

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Definitions:

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Group Development

The process through which a group evolves and progresses in terms of structure, interaction, and achieving collective goals.

Formalization

Formalization refers to the process of defining and instituting formal rules, procedures, and structures within an organization to standardize operations.

Coordination

The act of organizing or aligning activities, tasks, or individuals to operate efficiently towards a common goal.