Asked by Carson Short on Jul 08, 2024

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Which of the following statements is most likely to be true today?

A) Young adults from 20 to 29 are more likely than teenagers to kill.
B) Teenagers are more likely than young adults from 20 to 29 to kill.
C) Older people are more likely than young people to kill.
D) If embroiled in a quarrel,older people tend more to kill than to be killed by younger persons.

Young Adults

Individuals in the transitional phase between adolescence and full adulthood, generally aged 18 to 25, facing unique social, financial, and emotional challenges.

Teenagers

Individuals in the age group typically ranging from 13 to 19 years, marked by the transition from childhood to adulthood and associated with significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

  • Recognize the influences of demographic variables on violent crime, such as age, gender, and race.
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Cristhian HinojosaJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2018, the murder rate was highest for those aged 17-19, followed by those aged 20-24. Therefore, teenagers are more likely than young adults from 20 to 29 to kill.