Studies That Have Evaluated the Effects of Punishing Adolescents as Adults

Studies that have evaluated the effects of punishing adolescents as adults suggest that

A) those sent to adult prisons are more likely to give up their criminal activities to avoid further punishment.
B) those sent to adult prisons are more likely to be arrested again once they are out.
C) the harsh punishment given to offenders scares other teens into avoiding delinquent activities.
D) None of the above;the results are inconclusive.