Patterson's Coercion Developmental Theory places more emphasis on _____, whereas Moffit's Developmental Theory emphasizes _____.
A) parenting; characteristics of the child
B) violent offenses; status offenses
C) boys' delinquency; girls' delinquency
D) treatment; prevention
E) developmental trajectories; societal influences

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Patterson's Coercion Developmental Theory focuses on the role of parenting and family environment in the development of antisocial behavior, while Moffitt's Developmental Theory highlights the characteristics of the child, particularly distinguishing between life-course-persistent and adolescence-limited offenders.

Patterson's Coercion Developmental Theory Places More Emphasis on _____, Whereas