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haleyc112

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on: Aug 17, 2018
A 15-year-old female appeared in front of a judge for her first offense, which was a misdemeanor assault charge against another student at her school. A 16- year-old male also appeared in front of the same judge for his 1st offense of theft. One of the defendants got probation and the other was sentenced to detention. Based on cohort studies, which defendant would likely be the one who was placed on probation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following therapeutic approaches helps youths to fulfill basic needs?
 
  A) transactional analysis B) behavior modification
  C) reality therapy D) psychotherapy


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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Which defendant would likely be placed on probation?
 Males are over twice as likely than females to become involved in delinquent acts.
 Law-violating females are much likelier to be one-time offenders and less likely to become chronic offenders.

Answer to Question 2

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