One of the Most Consistent Predictors of Chronic Delinquency (Or

question 49

Multiple Choice

One of the most consistent predictors of chronic delinquency (or being a life-course persistent offender) appears to be rooted in:

• A) poor relations with peers during childhood.
• B) being exposed to disorganized families with hostile, inept, or neglectful parenting.
• C) academic failure in junior high school.
• D) pessimistic attitudes about employment prospects.

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