Exam 9: Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory

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Regardless of gender or environment, those who maintain a latent trait may be predisposed to crime and are in danger of becoming career criminals.

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Public policy programs based on developmental theory ______.

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Catherine was adopted at the age of 6. She is currently 14 years of age, attends public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her mother is a stay-at-home mom, while her father recently lost his job as a lumberjack due to new deforestation laws. Using this information, answer the following questions. Catherine has been diagnosed with Problem Behavior Syndrome after she began using drugs, began experimenting sexually, and her health declined which is one reason she unsuccessfully attempted suicide. According to PBS, of the three subcategories of the theory, Catherine's issue most likely is ______.

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According to latent trait theory, when does a latent trait appear?

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