Jill knows there are three independent yet interrelated developmental views of delinquency-propensity theory, life-course theory, and some other theory she cannot remember. Of the following, which is the third theory?
A)Persister theory
B)Limited engagement theory
C)Transitional theory
D)Trajectory theory

Question

Jill knows there are three independent yet interrelated developmental views of delinquency-propensity theory, life-course theory, and some other theory she cannot remember.  Of the following, which is the third theory? ​
A)Persister theory
B)Limited engagement theory
C)Transitional theory
D)Trajectory theory

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The third theory Jill is trying to remember is the trajectory theory. This theory, along with delinquency-propensity theory and life-course theory, forms a trio of independent yet interrelated views on the development of delinquent behavior over time.

Jill Knows There Are Three Independent Yet Interrelated Developmental Views