PrepTest 108, Section 4, Question 14
Much of mainstream thinking concerning juvenile delinquency in(460 more words not shown)
The passage includes information regarding(5 more words not shown)
- Ahow juvenile delinquents(5 more words not shown)
- Bwhich illegal acts(9 more words not shown)
- Ca recommended policy(11 more words not shown)
- Dthe effects of(4 more words not shown)
- Ean age by(9 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
This is an EXCEPT question. Four topics have information behind them; one doesn't. We should be able to point to the discussion for each supported choice, rather than supply facts about juvenile crime from outside it.
Working the answers
- A
We hear that some youths regard the acts as fun, know they're illegal, and don't regard themselves as criminals. Their self-perception is discussed.
- BCorrect
We aren't told which crimes juveniles generally commit that adults don't. The shoplifting example illustrates a possible response; it doesn't compare the offenses committed by the two age groups.
- C
The recommendation is rehabilitation that teaches society's values without incarceration or escape from penalties. Returning merchandise and apologizing makes it concrete.
- D
The research suggests continued delinquency, and the writer explains how official treatment as a criminal may change a young person's self-image. Both concern incarceration's possible effects.
- E
The stated age is 18: most youthful offenders who escape detection stop by then. Don't confuse that with the 8 percent figure, which concerns fear of getting caught as a reason for stopping. We aren't told that 92 percent stop.
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