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After Reading Current Research on the Causes of Juvenile Crime

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After reading current research on the causes of juvenile crime and noting that lack of opportunity, school failure, and parental neglect are often prominently mentioned, you have trouble reconciling what you read with what your personal experience. You think in particular of someone you went to high school with who, despite coming from a well-educated, wealthy family, being a star student and athlete, and having very attentive parents, carried out a series of burglaries and arsons. This illustrates the ____ fallacy.


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Sexist Language

Language that discriminates against a gender, often by stereotyping roles or using biased terms.

Legalese

Specialized language used in the legal profession characterized by complex vocabulary and syntax.

Time Factor

The consideration of time in the planning, execution, and evaluation of a specific task or project, often crucial in legal contexts.

Legal Writing

The practice of drafting documents and communications related to legal proceedings, laws, and regulations.

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