According to the Text, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 177

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a possible reason for the decrease in juvenile criminal behavior?

• A) fewer school dropouts
• B) lenient drug laws
• C) smaller families
• D) less lead poisoning

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Definitions:

Antigens

Substances that stimulate the body to mount an immune system response to it (short for antibody generator).

Biological Factors

Aspects related to living organisms and biological systems that influence behavior, health, and development.

Pathogens

Pathogens are microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can cause disease in their host.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase model (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) describing the physiological responses to stress, developed by Hans Selye.