What were the predictors of sexual delinquency by Langstrom in his study of 15- 20 years old?
Correct answer: C. Early onset of sexually abusive behavior, male victims, multiple victims and poor social skills
- A. Early childhood conduct disorder
- B. Those factors which predict non- sexual delinquency such as low family income, poor accommodation, poor parenting
- C. Early onset of sexually abusive behavior, male victims, multiple victims and poor social skills
- D. Previous criminality, psychopathy and use of death/ threats at time of index offence
Explanation
Langström identified predictors such as early sexual offending, male victims, multiple victims, and poor social skills. These factors are more specific to sexual delinquency than general disadvantage or conduct disorder alone.
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