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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Boys respond to risk factors with antisocial behavior, whereas girls respond with ___________________.

2. Behaviors that become self sustaining attain ______________________.

3. What causes a breakdown of child protection?

4. In addition to family rejection, what other aspect of life can cause a feeling of alienation in the life of violent youth?

5. What are violent children learning about adults in their lives at early ages?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Garbarino point out in his ten facts of violent life in terms of the temperament of violent youth?

2. Explain why some boys seek out a negative universe.

3. What is Garbarino's belief about what is involved in a complete rehabilitation program for violent boys?

4. What is social support, as a foundation for resilience, and what are the two dimensions of social support?

5. What are depersonalization and desensitization, and how do they encourage violence?

6. Explain Kohlberg's system of moral intellect.

7. What is resilience? Explain what the study done by psychologist Pat Tolan shows in terms of how things can overcome resilience.

8. What are the five anchoring effects spirituality has on children?

9. What forces are at work when identifying preventative measures and acting on them, in terms of violent youth?

10. What is emotional intelligence, and why do violent boys have lowered emotional intellect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, statistics are used to support many of the concepts within the book. On the other hand, Garbarino himself mentions the limitations of statistics as he discusses the numbers of homicides each year. Discuss the limitations of statistics, as discussed by Garbarino. Be sure to include why the numbers may be false, and how they may be misread. Next, apply the same concepts to the statistics Garbarino himself uses in the book. What are the dangers of using statistics to support ideas?

Essay Topic 2

In addition to the psychological anchors mentioned in the book, there are also social anchors that are vital to keeping youth away from violence. Choose three of the following, and discuss them, making sure to discuss not only how they help keep kids from violence, but how they compliment psychological anchors.

1. Stability

2. Affirmation

3. Security

4. Time

5. Economic Equality

6. Institutions That Foster Human Rights

Essay Topic 3

In the book, Garbarino argues that in order for his political agenda to succeed, public institutions must be used, and that the Declaration of Independence defines the position of the government within the role of child development. Why does he believe this document is key to defining the contract between government and society? What does he say about equal rights, human rights, and public happiness? What does he say the document says about why the government exists? How has history altered this initial contract to make it fit for all people? Do you agree with Garbarino about the relationship between government and society? Why or why not?

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