Question

question 13 (1 point)
what does the term prevalence of delinquency refer to?

a) the time of the crime

b) the place where the crime occurred

c) the person who committed the crime

d) the number of young people involved in delinquent behavior

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the meaning of "prevalence of delinquency." "Prevalence" generally refers to the proportion or number of cases of a condition (here, delinquent behavior) within a population. Option a refers to time of crime, option b to location, option c to the offender, while option d refers to the number of young people involved in delinquent behavior, which aligns with the concept of prevalence.

Answer:

d) the number of young people involved in delinquent behavior