Delinquent youths understand there is a socially desirable response to problematic situations but:

a. don’t care and behave defiantly;
b. are concerned that this response would have negative outcomes for themselves
c. don’t care and behave in the ways that gives the best outcomes for themselves;
d. all of the above.


b. are concerned that this response would have negative outcomes for themselves

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