Which of the following statements regarding juvenile delinquency is NOT true?
A. Late-onset (after age 11) antisocial behavior is related to more negative developmental outcomes than early-onset antisocial behavior.
B. Early-onset (before age 11) antisocial behavior is more likely to persist into emerging adulthood than is late-onset antisocial behavior.
C. Males are more likely than females to engage in delinquency.
D. The peak age for violent behavior in females is 19 to 21.
Answer: A
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