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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These traits are "hallmarks" of adolescence.
(a) Arrogance and violence.
(b) Decision making and good communication.
(c) Impulsiveness and self centeredness.
(d) Altruism and solid faith.

2. The third line of defense against violent teens are early intervention programs that deal with ___________________.
(a) Drug issues.
(b) Bullying issues.
(c) Attachment issues.
(d) Alcohol issues.

3. This type of influence matters in how a boy behaves in society, regardless of home life.
(a) School influence.
(b) Self influence.
(c) Sibling influence.
(d) Peer influence.

4. Garbarino believes that as children pass into adolescence, they are more vulnerable to ___________________.
(a) Anger.
(b) Peer pressure.
(c) Melodrama.
(d) Violence.

5. What is often the result of emotional disassociation?
(a) A lack of intelligence.
(b) Shyness.
(c) Social avoidance.
(d) Repressed anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is one hypothesis about why some children have lower resting heart rates?

4. Terrance Real's work showed that emotional blockage in violent boys is partially a result of ________________.

5. What is low resting heart rate associated with, according to the study by Losel, Bender, and Bliesener?

(see the answer key)

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