Which of the following is NOT true of callous-unemotional (CU) trait theory?

a. Limited capacity for guilt is one of the principal CU traits.
b. An estimated 13 to 36 percent of incarcerated antisocial juveniles show high CU traits.
c. The level of severity of the aggressive behavior found in CU children and adolescents is considerably beyond that typically found for most juvenile offenders.
d. CU traits in childhood are not predictive of serious, violent offending above the age of adolescence.
e. Children with CU traits are typically not afraid of being punished for their aggressive actions.


Answer: d. CU traits in childhood are not predictive of serious, violent offending above the age of adolescence.

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