Research indicates that _____ offend more frequently and engage in a greater variety of antisocial acts than other offenders;they also manifest significantly more mental health problems.

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Life-course persisters are individuals who exhibit antisocial behavior throughout their entire lives and are more likely to engage in a variety of criminal activities than other offenders. They also tend to have more mental health problems, including higher levels of impulsivity and aggression, than other types of offenders. Adolescent-limiteds, on the other hand, exhibit antisocial behavior only during adolescence and tend to have lower levels of mental health problems. Adolescent-diminishers and social-persisters are not recognized categories of offenders in the literature on criminology.

Research Indicates That _____ Offend More Frequently and Engage in a Greater