Which of the Following Statements Is True of Juvenile Delinquency

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of juvenile delinquency?

• A) Girls are much more likely than boys to engage in delinquent behavior such as robbery.
• B) Similar patterns of delinquency are observed among teenagers belonging to different ethnic groups.
• C) Crimes committed by adolescents from a stable economic background are considered status offenses.
• D) Girls are more likely than boys to commit offenses such as truancy.

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Definitions:

Shared Adversity

Experiencing difficult or challenging situations together with others, often leading to stronger bonds and mutual support.

Feelings of Attachment

Emotional bonds that form between individuals, such as between parents and their children, or among friends, influencing feelings of security and support.

Firstborn

The individual born first in birth order in a family, often associated with specific psychological and developmental characteristics.

Only Children

Individuals who have no siblings and experience unique developmental aspects due to the lack of sibling interaction.