Eliza's parents never really paid much attention to her when she was growing up. In elementary school, she found out that she had a slightly lower than average IQ score, and she was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Her teachers had to watch her closely, as she had a tendency to get angry if she was frustrated or didn't get her own way. Now that she's in high school, Eliza has started shoplifting at the local mall. It is likely that Eliza will become a(n)

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Eliza's early behavioral issues, diagnosis of ADHD, and engagement in delinquent behavior such as shoplifting suggest a pattern that could lead to life-course-persistent offending. This pattern is characterized by the continuation of antisocial or criminal behavior into adulthood, often beginning with difficulties in childhood.

Eliza's Parents Never Really Paid Much Attention to Her When