Which of the Following Best Describes the Onset of Crime

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the onset of crime according to interactional theory?

• A)traced to a deterioration of the social bonds during adolescence
• B)traced to the presence of a latent trait which activates during middle school
• C)traced to modeling antisocial behavior performed by significant others
• D)traced to a failure of formal social control to deter potential offenders

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Definitions:

Adulthood

A developmental stage characterized by full physical growth, maturity, and the assumption of adult roles and responsibilities.

Cerebral Hemisphere

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Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written, spoken, or signed words and the rules for combining them.

Prefrontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors such as planning and personality development.