Which of the following best describes the relationships between age and crime?

a. Adolescents are less likely than adults to commit crimes because they do not have enough opportunity to do so.
b. Adolescents are less likely to be the victims of crime than are children or adults.
c. Adolescents are likely to commit crimes alone because they worry about their reputation if they get caught.
d. A small percentage of adolescents commit the majority of crimes.


Answer: D

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