Why Is Early Onset an Important Factor in Crime

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why is early onset an important factor in crime?

• A) Because the earlier that antisocial behavior is identified, the earlier that turning points can be implemented
• B) Because latent traits may have gone unnoticed or unidentified at birth
• C) Because early onset of antisocial behavior predicts later and more serious criminality
• D) Because early onset of antisocial behavior is void of the crime-non-crime choice mechanism suggested by Wilson and Herrnstein.

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Definitions:

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