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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 trait do some mothers have or develop that can cause behavioral issues in their children, in terms of emotional attachment?
(a) Materialism.
(b) Social anxiety.
(c) Psychological unavailability.
(d) Pride.

2. What keeps the soul from dying, according to Garbarino?
(a) A strong sense of self worth.
(b) A resilience to suffering.
(c) Temperament, resilience, love, and divine intervention.
(d) A strong religious background.

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

4. What happened to Malcolm's girlfriend?
(a) She died giving birth.
(b) She was killed as a prostitute.
(c) She was arrested for drug possession.
(d) She was shot and killed.

5. What is the leading cause of death for young minority males?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Drug overdose.
(c) Car accidents.
(d) Homicide.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do some boys become lost, even without purposeful abuse and neglect?

3. What other type of violence has increased among young men?

4. The term for feeling constantly ashamed, disgraced, humiliated, and worthless is ____________________.

5. How long has the author been studying violent youth?

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