Mary, Peter and Paul's friend, started shoplifting in middle school. She frequently lied to her parents about how she acquired the new clothes. One day her mother found her stash of makeup and when questioned, Mary said she found the makeup in the pocket of a coat she purchased at Good Will. Mary was enraged that another girl at school was flirting with someone Mary liked. She vowed revenge and got Peter and Paul to help her vandalize the girl's house and set fire to the girl's locker at school. In high school, Mary was caught trying to forge her mother's signature on a check for a large amount of cash. When that did not work, Mary broke into a few of the neighbors' homes. Which of the pathways correctly identifies Mary's escalating behaviors?
A)Covert pathway
B)Overt pathway
C)Authority conflict pathway
D)Trajectory pathway

Question

Mary, Peter and Paul's friend, started shoplifting in middle school.  She frequently lied to her parents about how she acquired the new clothes. One day her mother found her stash of makeup and when questioned, Mary said she found the makeup in the pocket of a coat she purchased at Good Will.  Mary was enraged that another girl at school was flirting with someone Mary liked.  She vowed revenge and got Peter and Paul to help her vandalize the girl's house and set fire to the girl's locker at school. In high school, Mary was caught trying to forge her mother's signature on a check for a large amount of cash.   When that did not work, Mary broke into a few of the neighbors' homes.  Which of the pathways correctly identifies Mary's escalating behaviors? ​
A)Covert pathway
B)Overt pathway
C)Authority conflict pathway
D)Trajectory pathway

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mary's behaviors align with the covert pathway, which involves secretive actions such as lying, shoplifting, vandalism, and theft.

Mary, Peter and Paul's Friend, Started Shoplifting in Middle School