As a middle-school student, Chrissy often shoplifted cosmetics and music CDs. By the time she was a senior in high school, Chrissy had mended her ways and no longer shoplifted. What pattern of behaviour does Chrissy exemplify?

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Chrissy's behaviour exemplifies adolescent-limited antisocial behaviour, as her shoplifting behaviour was limited to her adolescent years and she discontinued it as she matured. A life-course persistent antisocial behaviour involves persistent criminal behaviour throughout life, whereas learned helplessness and chronic status offences do not apply to Chrissy's behaviour.

As a Middle-School Student, Chrissy Often Shoplifted Cosmetics and Music