In his early teenage years, Tom would get into minor tussles, engaging in what his parents referred to as "rebellious teenage behaviors." As he reached his mid-teens, Tom started to mimic the behaviors of gang of kids at school who were always in trouble. As he reached his senior year, Tom began to seriously consider his future. He was concerned that his "rebellious years" might have dramatically
affected his chances of getting into a good college and he seriously curtailed his delinquent behaviors. Which of the following describes Tom's voyage into delinquency?
a. Conflicted offender
b. Life-course persister
c. Escalator
d. Adolescent-limited
d
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