Research has shown that delinquent behavior is most frequent when parental discipline is either lacking or excessive, but it is least common when levels of discipline are moderate. This implies what kind of relationship?

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The description implies a curvilinear relationship because delinquent behavior decreases with moderate discipline but increases with both very low and very high levels of discipline, indicating a non-linear pattern.

Research Has Shown That Delinquent Behavior Is Most Frequent When