According to Terrie Moffitt, ______ offenders constitute about 7% of all delinquents but account for at least 50% of all juvenile crime.

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Terrie Moffitt's theory distinguishes between "life course persistent" offenders, who begin offending early in life and continue into adulthood, and "adolescent-limited" offenders, who engage in criminal behavior only during adolescence. The "life course persistent" offenders are a small proportion of all delinquents but are responsible for a significant portion of all juvenile crime.

According to Terrie Moffitt, ______ Offenders Constitute About 7% of All