Causes of Juvenile Delinquency

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of juvenile delinquency?

  1. Poverty

  2. Lack of parental supervision

  3. Peer pressure

  4. Good grades in school


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Good grades in school are not typically associated with juvenile delinquency. In fact, research has shown that students who do well in school are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

According to the social learning theory, juvenile delinquency is primarily caused by:

  1. Genetics

  2. Environmental factors

  3. Learned behaviors

  4. Mental illness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The social learning theory suggests that juvenile delinquency is learned through interactions with others, such as parents, peers, and the media.

Which of the following is a common risk factor for juvenile delinquency?

  1. Having a supportive family

  2. Being involved in extracurricular activities

  3. Living in a safe neighborhood

  4. Experiencing abuse or neglect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research has shown that children who experience abuse or neglect are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

The theory that suggests that juvenile delinquency is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors is known as the:

  1. Social learning theory

  2. Strain theory

  3. Differential association theory

  4. Biopsychosocial theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The biopsychosocial theory is a comprehensive approach to understanding juvenile delinquency that takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors.

Which of the following is a common protective factor against juvenile delinquency?

  1. Having a criminal record

  2. Being suspended from school

  3. Having a positive relationship with a mentor

  4. Living in a high-crime neighborhood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Research has shown that children who have positive relationships with mentors are less likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

The theory that suggests that juvenile delinquency is caused by a lack of opportunities and resources is known as the:

  1. Social learning theory

  2. Strain theory

  3. Differential association theory

  4. Biopsychosocial theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strain theory suggests that juvenile delinquency is caused by a lack of opportunities and resources, which leads to frustration and anger.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of juvenile delinquents?

  1. High self-esteem

  2. Good decision-making skills

  3. Strong social skills

  4. Impulsivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Research has shown that juvenile delinquents are often impulsive and have difficulty controlling their behavior.

The theory that suggests that juvenile delinquency is caused by a lack of attachment to conventional social institutions is known as the:

  1. Social learning theory

  2. Strain theory

  3. Differential association theory

  4. Social control theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social control theory suggests that juvenile delinquency is caused by a lack of attachment to conventional social institutions, such as family, school, and church.

Which of the following is a common consequence of juvenile delinquency?

  1. Improved job prospects

  2. Increased social status

  3. Higher levels of education

  4. Incarceration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Juvenile delinquency can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including incarceration.

Which of the following is a common intervention for juvenile delinquency?

  1. Boot camp

  2. Community service

  3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a variety of interventions that can be used to address juvenile delinquency, including boot camp, community service, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Which of the following is a common challenge in preventing juvenile delinquency?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of political will

  3. Lack of community involvement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a variety of challenges in preventing juvenile delinquency, including lack of funding, lack of political will, and lack of community involvement.

Which of the following is a common misconception about juvenile delinquency?

  1. Juvenile delinquency is always caused by bad parenting

  2. Juvenile delinquency is a sign of mental illness

  3. Juvenile delinquency is a normal part of growing up

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a variety of misconceptions about juvenile delinquency, including the idea that it is always caused by bad parenting, that it is a sign of mental illness, and that it is a normal part of growing up.

Which of the following is a common recommendation for preventing juvenile delinquency?

  1. Investing in early childhood education

  2. Providing job training and placement services for at-risk youth

  3. Creating safe and supportive communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a variety of recommendations for preventing juvenile delinquency, including investing in early childhood education, providing job training and placement services for at-risk youth, and creating safe and supportive communities.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of juvenile delinquents?

  1. Low self-esteem

  2. Poor decision-making skills

  3. Weak social skills

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Juvenile delinquents often have low self-esteem, poor decision-making skills, and weak social skills.

Which of the following is a common risk factor for juvenile delinquency?

  1. Having a criminal record

  2. Being suspended from school

  3. Living in a high-crime neighborhood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Having a criminal record, being suspended from school, and living in a high-crime neighborhood are all common risk factors for juvenile delinquency.

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