Understanding Delinquent vs Unruly Behavior AKS47A

What is the definition of delinquent behavior?

• Behavior that is only against school rules

• Behavior that is considered a crime if committed by an adult

• Behavior that is always legal

• Behavior that is only disruptive in class

Which of the following best defines unruly behavior?

• Behavior that is always criminal

• Behavior that violates laws only for juveniles, not adults

• Behavior that is always violent

• Behavior that is always rewarded

Which of the following is a possible consequence of delinquent behavior?

• Detention at school

• Being tried in juvenile court and possible detention in a youth facility

• Receiving a gold star

• Suspension from sports teams only

What is a typical consequence of unruly behavior?

• Being charged as an adult in criminal court

• Being placed under supervision or in a juvenile facility, but not for a criminal offense

• Receiving a fine as an adult

• No consequences at all

Which of the following is a similarity between delinquent and unruly behavior?

• Both are always punished by adult courts

• Both can result in involvement with the juvenile justice system

• Both are legal behaviors

• Both are only school-related issues

Which of the following is a key difference between delinquent and unruly behavior?

• Delinquent behavior is only about breaking school rules, while unruly behavior is about breaking the law

• Delinquent behavior is considered a crime for adults, while unruly behavior is not

• Unruly behavior is always more serious than delinquent behavior

• There is no difference

Given the definitions, which of the following scenarios best illustrates unruly behavior?

• A teenager steals a car

• A teenager skips school without permission

• An adult commits burglary

• A student cheats on a test

If a juvenile is caught vandalizing property, which type of behavior does this represent, and what is a likely consequence?

• Unruly behavior; a warning from parents

• Delinquent behavior; possible detention in a youth facility

• Unruly behavior; suspension from school

• Delinquent behavior; no consequences

Compare the consequences of delinquent and unruly behavior. Which statement is most accurate?

• Both always result in adult prison sentences

• Delinquent behavior can lead to more severe legal consequences than unruly behavior

• Unruly behavior is always punished more harshly

• There are never any consequences for either

A student argues that both delinquent and unruly behaviors are treated the same way by the law. Using your knowledge, how would you respond to this claim?

• Agree, because both are considered crimes for adults

• Disagree, because only delinquent behavior is considered a crime for adults, while unruly behavior is not

• Agree, because both have no consequences

• Disagree, because only unruly behavior leads to court involvement