Agnew Suggests That Delinquency Is the Direct Result of the Anger

question 14

Multiple Choice

Agnew suggests that delinquency is the direct result of the anger, frustration, and
Adverse emotions that youth feel in the wake of negative and destructive social relations.Agnew refers to these feelings as _____.

• A)Strain
• B)Focal concerns
• C)Peer pressure
• D)Negative affective states

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Behaviors and attitudes considered appropriate for males and females in a society, based on cultural or social expectations.

Difficult Temperament

A difficult temperament is characterized by a child’s tendency to react negatively to new situations or stimuli, exhibiting frequent, intense emotional responses and challenges in adapting to change.

Goodness Of Fit

Agreement between the parents’ expectations of, or demands on, the child and the child’s temperamental characteristics.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond where an individual fails to feel safe, seen, or soothed by their attachment figure, leading to difficulties in relationships.