Which of the Following Statements About the Trends in Juvenile

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the trends in juvenile delinquency in the U.S. is NOT true?

• A) About half of the delinquency caseloads in 2005 involve females.
• B) Delinquency rates among minority groups are higher than average.
• C) Delinquency rates among lower-socioeconomic-status youth are especially high.
• D) Minorities may be judged delinquent more readily than their White, middle-socioeconomic-status counterparts due to stringent civil laws.

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Definitions:

Altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; the opposite of selfish.

Self-sacrificing

The act of giving up one's own needs, desires, or wellbeing for the benefit of others or for a greater cause.

Agape

Love that is altruistic and self-sacrificing and is directed toward all humankind.

Obsessiveness

The condition of being excessively preoccupied with a single thought or idea, often leading to compulsive behavior.