What are the possible explanations for the higher involvement in crime by teens and young adults?
What will be an ideal response?
It may be that young people are more likely to be arrested for committing a crime than older people. Or it may be that older people are actually less likely to engage in criminal activity. Young people's higher rates of criminal conduct may be due to opportunity and physical capability: Young people are more likely to commit visible offenses, such as property crimes and robbery, than "hidden" crimes such as embezzlement, price fixing, or corporate malfeasance. In addition, young people have the strength, agility, and stamina to commit crimes such as burglary and robbery.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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