Which Statement Is a Theory Used to Explain Why the Crime

question 204

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a theory used to explain why the crime rate for adolescents and young adults is so dramatically high in comparison to other groups?

• A)Adolescence and young adulthood is a time in which one seeks independence from parents and is reinforced by peers to commit various crimes.
• B)From a biological perspective, one's genetic code begins to unfold during adolescence and this predisposes the individual to commit crimes.
• C)Since the crime rate is much higher for males, it is believed that testosterone triggers criminal behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood.
• D)Adolescents and young adults are negatively influenced by media violence, and this in turn causes them to commit crimes.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Nerve Cells

The basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body through electrical and chemical signals.

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including processing, interpreting, and storing information; as well as controlling many body activities.

Autonomic System

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.