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Define Juvenile Delinquency Participation in illegal behavior by a minor who falls under a statutory age limit Theories of juvenile delinquency are not important to know because theories are unfounded and give useless information. False Which of the following offenses best describes a status offense? Truancy Which of the following best describes the operating philosophy of the juvenile justice system under parens patriae? Group of answer choices Act in the best interests of the child
The term Parens Patriae may best be defined as the power of the state to act on behalf of the child and provide care and protection equivalent to that of a parent. True The term "At-Risk Youth" can be best defined as young people who are not at all vulnerable to the negative consequences of school failure, substance abuse, and early sexualty. False Child Abuse may be defined as any physical, emotional, or sexual trauma to a child, including neglecting to give proper care and attention, for which no reasonable explanation can be found. True Battered Child Syndrome may be best defined as nonaccidental physical injury of children by their parents or guardians. Group of answer choices True What term best refers to the results from parents' failure to provide adequate food, shelter, or medical care for their children, as well as failure to protect them from physical danger? Physical Neglect
Trait Theory the view that criminality is a product of abnormal biological or psychological traits Choice Theory holds that youths will engage in delinquent and criminal behavior after weighing the consequences and benefits of their actions; delinquent behavior is a rational choice made by a motivated offender who perceives that the chances of gain outweigh any possible punishment or loss Gender Schema Theory (Bem) Social-cognitive approach that asserts that children develop schemata associated with gender roles which are then applied to their own behavior Liberal Feminism Form of feminist theory that believes that gender inequality is produced by unequal access to civil rights and certain social resources, such as education and employment, based on sex. Liberal feminists tend to seek solutions through changes in legislation that ensure that the rights of individuals are protected. Masculinity Hypothesis The view that women who commit crimes have biological and psychological traits similar to those of men.
life course theory Theory that focuses on changes in criminality over the life course brought about by shifts in experience and life events developmental theory the view that criminality is a dynamic process, influenced by social experiences as well as individual characteristics social learning theory the theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating and by being rewarded or punished social control theory The view that everyone has the potential to become a criminal, but most people are controlled by their bonds to society. Crime occurs when the forces that bind people to society are weakened or broken. psychodynamic theory Any theory of behavior that emphasizes internal conflicts, motives, and unconscious forces Social Structure Theory
