6 Questions
Which group of individuals is more likely to have neurological deficits and engage in criminal activity during adolescence and into adulthood?
Life-course-persistent delinquents (LCPDs)
Which age group is most likely to engage in occasional criminal activity such as vandalism, theft, and use of illegal drugs?
Adolescence-limited delinquents (ALDs)
According to the theory mentioned in the text, what factors contribute to the age-crime relationship?
Increased independence from parents and increased time with peers
Which group of individuals is more likely to engage in life-course-persistent delinquency?
Children with neuropsychological deficits
What is a key factor that contributes to the age-crime relationship according to the theory mentioned in the text?
All of the above
Which group of individuals shows signs of problems in infancy and childhood, but engage in little criminal activity after their mid-20s?
Adolescence-limited delinquents
Exploring the Age-Crime Relationship: Uncover the theories and factors behind the strong correlation between age and crime. Discover how increased independence, peer influence, and life-course-persistent delinquency play a role in this relationship.
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