Which of the following statements regarding juvenile delinquency is NOT true?
A)Early-onset (before age 11)antisocial behavior is more likely to persist into emerging adulthood than is late-onset antisocial behavior.
B)Late-onset (after age 11)antisocial behavior is related to more negative developmental outcomes than early-onset antisocial behavior.
C)Males are more likely than females to engage in delinquency.
D)The peak age for violent behavior in females is 19 to 21.

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Late-onset antisocial behavior is actually related to better developmental outcomes compared to early-onset antisocial behavior. Late-onset delinquency is often associated with factors such as peer pressure or situational factors, whereas early-onset delinquency is seen as a more stable pattern of behavior with deeper roots in individuals' developmental histories.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Juvenile Delinquency Is NOT