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

2. What do older boys who are violent have in common, in terms of their actions as little boys?
(a) They were violent little boys.
(b) They were shy little boys.
(c) They were happy little boys.
(d) They were depressed little boys.

3. When bad behavior starts at this point, it is particularly worrisome.
(a) Child onset.
(b) Any onset.
(c) Adolescent onset.
(d) Adult onset.

4. In the study by Tolan and Guerra on effective treatments, what two aspects were emphasized?
(a) Cognitive restructuring and redevelopment of faith.
(b) Strong punishment and redevelopment of faith.
(c) Cognitive restructuring and behavioral rehearsal.
(d) Behavioral rehearsal and practiced self worth.

5. What does Garbarino call the spiritual being within a child?
(a) The sacred self.
(b) The religious self.
(c) The divine self.
(d) The holy self.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a lowered resilience and coping ability compound negative social influences?

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

3. What does the author argue is the other factor when, combined with rick factors, influences homicide rates?

4. What is one reason homicide rates seem to have declined?

5. How many homicides are there in the U.S. each year?

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