Which of the Following Is a Theory Used to Explain

question 187

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 in this in turn causes them to commit crimes.

---

Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body, including in inflammation and as hormone-like messengers.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell and the most abundant type of granulocyte, playing a vital role in defending the body against infections by ingesting pathogens.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that ingest and destroy pathogens, dead cells, and cellular debris.

Chemotaxis

The movement of an organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus.