According to the Text,which of the Following Is Not Among

question 108

Multiple Choice

According to the text,which of the following is not among the problems that exist with relying on a deterrence-based strategy to control delinquency?

• A)Juveniles often commit crimes individually;thus peer pressure has no impact on the deterrence of the law.
• B)Minors tend to be less capable of making mature judgments or rational decisions.
• C)The most serious delinquents may neither fully comprehend the seriousness of their acts nor appreciate their consequences.
• D)Many juvenile offenders are under the influence of drugs or alcohol,which might impair their decision-making ability.

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