Which of the Following Is an Example of Juvenile Delinquency

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of juvenile delinquency?

• A) Chris, a 15-year-old, committing homicide during a fight in the high school campus
• B) Sebastian, a 12-year-old, running away from home after an argument with his parents
• C) Kimberly, a 16-year-old, exploring her sexuality with multiple partners
• D) Ariana, a 13-year-old with a homosexual orientation, falling in love with a girl in her class

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel accountable when the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Dispositional Factors

Internal factors such as personality traits and temperament that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

Strain

Refers to physical or psychological stress that results from exposure to demands or pressures.

Adolescence-Limited Offenders

Individuals who engage in criminal or delinquent behavior primarily during their adolescent years, with such behavior diminishing as they enter adulthood.