The National Youth Survey Data Paint a Depressing Picture of the Developmental

Multiple Choice

The National Youth Survey data paint a depressing picture of the developmental precursors of violent crime. Which of the following is NOT suggested by the data from this survey?

A) Children begin with minor aggressive acts in the early school years and progress to serious offending by the age of 17.
B) The beginning of substance use and sexual activity add incrementally to the risk of aggressive behaviour during adolescence.
C) Minor forms of delinquent behaviour and alcohol use typically precede more serious forms of violence.
D) Self-reported aggressive behaviour increases between the ages of 18 and 25.