Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

James Garbarino
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 143 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

James Garbarino
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What can help a child who is abused overcome his/her tainted view of the world?
(a) Medication.
(b) A compensatory relationship.
(c) A high IQ.
(d) A strong faith.

3. What is the technical term for the disorder that results in highly troubled young boys who constantly misbehave?
(a) Disruptive disorder.
(b) Personality disorder.
(c) Social disorder.
(d) Conduct Disorder.

4. What is one hypothesis about why some children have lower resting heart rates?
(a) These children have adapted for survival.
(b) These children have physical abnormalities.
(c) This is a genetic trait.
(d) These children have a low emotional reaction system.

5. What has increased along with youth violence in the United States?
(a) Median incomes.
(b) Racism.
(c) Adult violence.
(d) The prevalence of risk factors associated with youth violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garbarino claim can lead us to humane treatment and rehabilitation?

2. Why does Garbarino refer to these violent offenders as 'lost boys'?

3. What does Michael note his brother Robert showed that made him unlikable?

4. What is the name of center Garbarino helps run?

5. What population has the highest rate of truancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what the Chicago Tribune did in 1993 - 1994, and what Garbarino's son's reaction was to his father's concerns.

2. What does the social biological perspective say about why children face different opportunities and risks for development?

3. Explain why Garbarino argues that medical technology is partially to blame for unreliable statistics on homicide rates.

4. Explain the four factors that help keep a young soul from dying?

5. Explain how this problem in small cities in magnified by the educational system.

6. Explain the term 'toxic shame', and what it means to Garbarino.

7. Explain Garbarino's stance on social conditions, and their relationship to youth violence.

8. Explain why Garbarino calls these violent youth 'lost boys'.

9. Explain negative social maps, and how they develop.

10. Explain the three effects of living without a father on youth development.

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