In comparison to youth on the life-course-persistent path, those on the adolescent-limited path ____.
A) display more extreme antisocial activity
B) are more likely to drop out of school
C) are often being influenced by situational factors, such as their peers
D) have weaker family ties

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Youth on the adolescent-limited path are not characterized by extreme antisocial activity or weak family ties, but rather by engaging in antisocial behavior that is limited to adolescence and often influenced by situational factors, such as peer pressure. Dropout rates may be higher for some, but not necessarily for all, youth on this path.

In Comparison to Youth on the Life-Course-Persistent Path, Those on the Adolescent-Limited