According to Moffitt's developmental theory, a boy who bites playmates at age 3, shoplifts at age 10, commits burglary at age 19, and rapes at age 26 would be considered a(n) ______.
A) life course-persistent offender
B) ADHD offender
C) adolescent limited offender
D) antisocial offender

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Moffitt's developmental theory proposes that there are two types of offenders: life course-persistent offenders, who exhibit antisocial behavior throughout their life, and adolescent-limited offenders, who only engage in delinquent behavior during their teenage years. The individual described in the question exhibits a pattern of persistent antisocial behavior across their lifespan, indicating that they would be classified as a life course-persistent offender. Therefore, the correct answer is choice A.

According to Moffitt's Developmental Theory, a Boy Who Bites Playmates