Definition of Juvenile and Juvenile Delinquency

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What age range typically characterizes the stage of 'Exploration' in the stages of delinquency?

  • 12-14 years old (correct)
  • 15-18 years old
  • 13-15 years old
  • 8-12 years old

Which type of delinquency involves membership in groups that advocate negative actions?

  • Authority-conflict pathway
  • Socialized delinquency (correct)
  • Unsocialized aggression
  • Over-inhibited

At what age does the 'Conflagration' stage typically occur according to the text?

  • 15 (correct)
  • 8
  • 12
  • 13

What distinguishes a juvenile delinquent according to the text?

<p>Repeatedly committing crimes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which pathway to delinquency does it start with stubborn behavior at an early age?

<p>Authority-conflict pathway (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of the 'Unsocialized aggression' type of delinquency?

<p>'No parents to intimate' and becoming aggressive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of delinquent youth becomes deviant due to their distorted perception of the society and people around them?

<p>Psychotic delinquents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of delinquent youth is characterized by having limited or no compassion for others?

<p>Sociopathic delinquents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason why neurotic delinquents become deviant according to the text?

<p>Neurotic compulsion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of delinquent youth learns deviant values from their social associations?

<p>Socialized delinquents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of sociopathic delinquents according to the text?

<p>Limited or no compassion for others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of youth may commit weird acts due to their distorted view of reality and delusional thoughts?

<p>Psychotic delinquents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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