Which statement is untrue about gender differences in status offenses?
A) Girls are more likely than boys to be taken into custody for status offending.
B) Recent research suggests that gender differences in offending may be explained by innate biological factors.
C) Girls are more likely to run away from home because of victimization in the home.
D) Historically, girls and boys' socialization resulted in impacted gender differences.
E) All of the above are false.

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Recent research does not suggest that gender differences in offending can be explained by innate biological factors. Instead, social and environmental factors are more likely to play a role in determining gender differences in status offenses.

Which Statement Is Untrue About Gender Differences in Status Offenses