Which of the Following Is Least Consistent with the Developmental

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least consistent with the developmental approach in the study of crime?

• A) Searching for factors that place a child at risk of engaging in serious delinquency
• B) Identifying the age of onset of antisocial behavior
• C) Searching for protective factors in a child's life
• D) Obtaining a child's IQ score as he or she enters adolescence
• E) Examining a child's pre-school experiences.

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Definitions:

Excessive Guilt

An overwhelming feeling of responsibility or remorse for real or imagined faults, often seen in psychological conditions.

Hospitalization

The process of admitting a patient to a hospital for observation, treatment, or care.

Punishment

A response aimed at reducing undesired behaviors by applying negative consequences.

Adequate Preparation

Ensuring sufficient readiness and groundwork has been done for a specific task or event to occur without hindrances.