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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the most damage, in terms of risk factors for violent behavior?
(a) Having one risk and no support.
(b) Having two risk factors, but also having a support system.
(c) Having just one or two risks.
(d) An accumulation of risks.

2. What is one of the central controversies in child development, in terms of bad behavior?
(a) Whether bad behavior is socially acceptable.
(b) Whether bad behavior is taught.
(c) Whether bad behavior is a reaction to abuse.
(d) Whether bad behavior is programmed genetically.

3. What is low resting heart rate associated with, according to the study by Losel, Bender, and Bliesener?
(a) Social behavior.
(b) Abuse victims.
(c) Avoidance personalities.
(d) Antisocial behavior.

4. What did some adults do in response to the announcing of the verdict in the Jonesboro trial?
(a) Threatened to kill the young male perpetrators.
(b) Threatened to blow up the prison.
(c) Threatened to kill one another.
(d) Threatened to kill themselves.

5. What other areas in the world have seen youth violence due to racism and cultural values?
(a) Russia and China.
(b) Germany and Austria.
(c) South America and Europe.
(d) South Africa and Australia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author reveal about himself as he discusses difficult children?

2. What emotion is often linked with anger in troubled boys?

3. What else is an important factor in youth violence?

4. How many high school boys carry a potentially lethal weapon?

5. What is the leading cause of death for young minority males?

(see the answer key)

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