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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 does Garbarino say is true about the middle class, white killers of the modern age?
(a) They are copy cat killers.
(b) They too show an accumulation of risk factors.
(c) They are not truly violent.
(d) They are spoiled.

2. What does Garbarino see little difference in, in terms of psychological significance?
(a) Domestic abuse and homicide.
(b) Robbery and armed robbery.
(c) Suicide and murder.
(d) Murder and violent assault.

3. What is disassociation?
(a) A disconnection from society.
(b) A disconnection from emotions to avoid pain.
(c) A disconnection from reality.
(d) A disconnection from parental guidance.

4. What are some traits that put a child at risk for becoming aggressive?
(a) High activity level and increased fear.
(b) High activity level and a genius intelligence.
(c) High activity level and a lack of fear.
(d) High activity level and a lack of boredom.

5. What does Garbarino claim is inside almost every violent teenager?
(a) A depressed person.
(b) A violent killer.
(c) An untreated traumatized child.
(d) An angry person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author blame improved care of premature babies for part of the youth violence issue?

2. How can adults help repair damage from disrupted attachments in children?

3. This form of attachment indicates a high stress level and inconsolability.

4. What often begins the spiral of depression, anger, and violence in teenage boys?

5. What surprised Garbarino about his experiences with the prosecuting attorney?

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