As a child, David was negative, restless, willful, and physically aggressive. By age 8, he was already engaging in petty theft. Jason was a happy child who did well in school but began displaying antisocial behavior around age 13, and gradually moved to more severe delinquent acts. Which statement is true?
A) David will likely outgrow his delinquent behavior by middle adolescence.
B) Jason is at higher risk for leading a life-course pattern of aggression and criminality.
C) David is at higher risk for leading a life-course pattern of aggression and criminality.
D) David and Jason are at equal risk for leading a life-course pattern of criminality.
Answer: C
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