Which of the following statements supports the developmental theory of desistance?

A) Minor gains from crime lose their power to reinforce deviant behavior as juveniles develop.
B) Identity changes account for reduction or cessation of crime.
C) Desistance is a process that operates simultaneously at different levels.
D) The decision to give up crime is based on a person’s conscious reappraisal of the costs and benefits of a criminal activity.


Answer: B

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