According to Sweeten and Apel (2007) who examined 262 cases of individuals incarcerated between the ages of 16 and 19, which of the following statements is true?

a. there was a meaningful incapacitation effect for both juveniles and adults
b. juveniles were more likely to recidivate than adults
c. the incapacitation effect was not significantly different from zero for juveniles or adults
d. only adults had a meaningful incapacitation effect


a. there was a meaningful incapacitation effect for both juveniles and adults

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