Describe the characteristics of a person described as a life-course-persistent delinquent
What will be an ideal response?
This is a person who shows a pattern of delinquent behavior from birth onward. It is hypothesized that they show neuropsychological deficits early that are evident in having a difficult temperament in infancy. They also have a high likelihood of ADHD and learning disabilities. They are more likely to grow up in a high-risk environment. When they reach adolescence, these problems all exacerbate and they become highly likely to engage in criminal activity.
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a. high scores on feminine traits. b. high scores on masculine traits. c. neutral traits. d. all of these.
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a. It has turned and is now head down in the uterus. b. The baby's head has started to emerge from the birth canal. c. The baby is being born feet first. d. The baby is stuck in the birth canal.