Which of the Following Statements Is True of Criminal Behaviors

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of criminal behaviors by adolescents?

• A) Running away from home is a serious act of juvenile delinquency and not a status offense.
• B) Robbery is categorized as a status offense by the laws governing juvenile delinquency.
• C) Girls are much more likely than boys to engage in delinquent behavior such as robbery.
• D) Criminal behaviors show a dramatic increase in many societies during adolescence and then taper off during adulthood.