Which of these factors makes sociologists question the relationship between youth and crime?
A) Official crime statistics show that middle-aged people commit a large percentage of the crimes in our society.
B) Young people may commit crimes that are more visible and therefore are arrested more often.
C) Young people may commit more property crimes, but older people commit more violent crimes.
D) The Uniform Crime Report shows that young people commit only a small percentage of crimes.
E) Young people are stronger and more fit, so they can actually find jobs instead of resorting to criminal activity for income.

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B) Young people may commit crimes that are more visible and therefore are arrested more often. This factor suggests that the apparent higher incidence of crime among youth might be due to the nature of the crimes they commit, which are more likely to result in arrest, rather than an inherently higher propensity for criminal behavior. This visibility bias can lead to misconceptions about the relationship between age and crime.

Which of These Factors Makes Sociologists Question the Relationship Between