The central distinction drawn by Moffitt's dual pathway developmental theory is between ______ and ______ offenders.
A)adolescent limited; life-course persistent
B)married; unmarried
C)urban; rural
D)violent; property

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Moffitt's dual pathway developmental theory distinguishes between two types of offenders: adolescent-limited and life-course-persistent. The theory suggests that adolescent-limited offenders engage in delinquent behavior only during adolescence, while life-course-persistent offenders engage in delinquent behavior throughout their lives. The other choices are not relevant to Moffitt's theory.

The Central Distinction Drawn by Moffitt's Dual Pathway Developmental Theory