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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the homicide rates of war veterans so much smaller?
(a) They have military discipline.
(b) They are not angry.
(c) They are socially supported.
(d) They are afraid of government.

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

3. What does Garbarino claim can lead us to humane treatment and rehabilitation?
(a) Understanding the gang culture.
(b) Better education.
(c) Learning about the life experiences of violent youth.
(d) Learning about substance abuse.

4. What is amoral?
(a) Being confused by morality.
(b) Being without any morality.
(c) Being conflicted by morality.
(d) Being too filled with morality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the accumulation approach to developmental threat show us about success?

2. What do children use to measure the danger around them?

3. Which is the most common parenting problem, according to the federal government?

4. What percentage of American kids have been found to be in need of professional mental health intervention?

5. What key part of moral thinking are violent boys typically missing?

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