The relationship between delinquency and low-income status may be related to the fact that peer-group status is often related to one's ability to
A) completely avoid any antisocial conduct.
B) engage in antisocial conduct,yet stay out of jail.
C) avoid antisocial conduct,yet go to jail.
D) engage in antisocial conduct and go to jail.

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The ability to engage in delinquent behavior without getting caught or going to jail often gives an individual higher status in some peer groups. Low-income individuals may feel pressure to engage in such behavior to gain acceptance and social status among their peers. Therefore, the relationship between delinquency and low-income status may be related to the ability to engage in delinquent behavior yet stay out of jail.

The Relationship Between Delinquency and Low-Income Status May Be Related