A common characteristic of most young people whose delinquent activity persists and evolves into a life of crime is they ______.

A) demonstrate few warning signs in childhood or adolescence
B) commit their first offense in mid-adolescence
C) show multiple problem behaviors in childhood
D) come from middle-income homes with strong ties to the community

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Brittney Girdlestone · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research shows that most young people who develop a persistent pattern of delinquent behavior and eventually become chronic offenders exhibit multiple problem behaviors in childhood, such as aggression, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

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