What is a personal statement?

Which of the following is a theory used to explain why the crime rate for adolescents and young adults is so dramatically high in comparison to other groups?

a. Adolescence and young adulthood is a time in which one seeks independence from parents and is reinforced by their peers to commit various crimes. b. From a biological perspective, one's genetic code begins to unfold during adolescence and this predisposes the individual to commit crimes. c. Since the crime rate is much higher for males, it is believed that testosterone triggers criminal behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood. d. Adolescents and young adults are negatively influenced by media violence in this in turn causes them to commit crimes.

Leah has been depressed since she gave birth to her son, Ryan, six months ago

According to research regarding the interactions of depressed mothers with their children, which of the following behaviors is Leah most likely to display when interacting with Ryan? a. Lethargy and lack of interest in his attempts to get her attention b. Insensitivity to his physical and emotional needs c. High levels of negative, critical communication and a lack of positive attention d. Conflicting messages with periods of overinvolvement alternating with periods when she ignores him completely e. According to research, all of the above are likely to be true of Leah's interactions with Ryan.