Which of the Following Statements Is True About Juvenile Delinquency?​

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about juvenile delinquency?​

• A) Juvenile delinquents are always tried and convicted in courts.
• B) Individuals from broken families are at a risk of juvenile behavior.
• C) Girls are more likely than boys to engage in delinquent behavior.
• D) Economic conditions are unlikely to be a risk factor of juvenile delinquency.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral science where the probability of a behavior occurring is increased by following it with a positive or negative stimulus.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of conditioning schedule where rewards (reinforcements) are provided at fixed time intervals, regardless of the behavior's occurrence.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological perspective emphasizing that behavior can be shaped by controlling the outcomes and consequences of that behavior.

Behavior

Actions, reactions, or conduct of individuals, often studied in psychology and behavioral sciences.