Based on the findings from various studies investigating interventions aimed at changing delinquent behavior, targeting ________ children seems to be more effective.

A) older
B) low socioeconomic status
C) younger
D) high socioeconomic status

Interventions aimed at changing delinquent behavior are generally more effective when they target younger children. This is because younger individuals are often more receptive to change and intervention strategies can be more easily integrated into their developmental processes, leading to more successful outcomes in altering behavior.