According to the Textbook and in Regard to Gangs, All

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook and in regard to gangs, all of the following are true except:

• A) gang members tend to have more emotional and behavioral problems than other adolescents who are involved in antisocial activity but who are not gang members
• B) gangs are usually identified by name and common symbols
• C) gang members tend to be more isolated from their families
• D) gang members have better self-conceptions than other adolescents who are involved in antisocial activity but who are not gang members.

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Definitions:

Delinquency

Illegal or antisocial behaviors typically committed by minors, ranging from minor infringements to serious crimes.

Long-term Prospects

Future opportunities or potential, typically considered over an extended period, suggesting stability or growth.

Delinquent Adolescents

Young individuals, typically in their teenage years, who engage in illegal or antisocial behaviors.

Youth Violence Epidemic

The alarming increase in aggressive and violent behaviors among young people in some societies or communities.