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Which group of individuals is more likely to have neurological deficits and engage in criminal activity during adolescence and into adulthood?
Which group of individuals is more likely to have neurological deficits and engage in criminal activity during adolescence and into adulthood?
- Children with high-risk environments
- Children with difficult temperaments
- Life-course-persistent delinquents (LCPDs) (correct)
- Adolescence-limited delinquents (ALDs)
Which age group is most likely to engage in occasional criminal activity such as vandalism, theft, and use of illegal drugs?
Which age group is most likely to engage in occasional criminal activity such as vandalism, theft, and use of illegal drugs?
- Children with difficult temperaments
- Children with high-risk environments
- Adolescence-limited delinquents (ALDs) (correct)
- Life-course-persistent delinquents (LCPDs)
According to the theory mentioned in the text, what factors contribute to the age-crime relationship?
According to the theory mentioned in the text, what factors contribute to the age-crime relationship?
- Neuropsychological deficits and learning disabilities
- High-risk environment and difficult temperament
- Increased independence from parents and increased time with peers (correct)
- Variety of problems in parents
Which group of individuals is more likely to engage in life-course-persistent delinquency?
Which group of individuals is more likely to engage in life-course-persistent delinquency?
What is a key factor that contributes to the age-crime relationship according to the theory mentioned in the text?
What is a key factor that contributes to the age-crime relationship according to the theory mentioned in the text?
Which group of individuals shows signs of problems in infancy and childhood, but engage in little criminal activity after their mid-20s?
Which group of individuals shows signs of problems in infancy and childhood, but engage in little criminal activity after their mid-20s?
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