Comparisons of Self-Report Surveys and Official Statistics Provide Information About

question 31

Essay

Comparisons of self-report surveys and official statistics provide information about the types of juveniles who engage in delinquency.Although official statistics indicate that males engage in delinquency at a rate of four to eight times that of females,self-reports have shown the actual rate of male offenses to be only about twice the female rate (depending on the crime).Why do you think this disparity exists?

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

A form of authority that uses threats, punishment, and other negative tactics to enforce rules and influence behavior.

Intimidation

The act of frightening or threatening someone into doing or not doing something, often used as a control mechanism.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived or actual threats, leading to a range of reactions from caution to avoidance, which can influence behavior and decision-making processes.

Responsibility

The condition of being responsible for managing something or exercising authority over someone.