Which of the Following Is a Theory Used to Explain

question 285

Multiple Choice

Which of the following 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 their 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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