Which of the following statements concerning youth and crime is NOT true?
A) As young people gradually transition into adulthood,they acquire social attachments and commitments that make conventional behavior rewarding.
B) Most youthful deviants go on to become career criminals.
C) Trends in drug use have shifted away from hard drugs,such as heroin,toward combinations of substances,such as amphetamines,prescription drugs such as OxyContin,alcohol,Ritalin and other stimulants.
D) When crack cocaine appeared in the 1980s,the media quickly defined it as the drug of choice for black,inner-city kids who listened to hip-hop.

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The statement that "Most youthful deviants go on to become career criminals" is not true. Research has shown that the majority of youth offenders do not continue to engage in criminal activities as they age. Many of them gradually transition into conventional adult roles and behaviors.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Youth and Crime Is