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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Spiritual support can buffer against ___________________.
(a) Depression.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Anxiety.

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

3. What causes a breakdown of child protection?
(a) Peer pressure to violate norms.
(b) A lack of understanding.
(c) Adults who teach children proper morals.
(d) Adults who teach children incorrect moral beliefs.

4. What is the second task, according to Garbarino's political agenda to stop youth violence?
(a) To disarm youths.
(b) To reduce police brutality.
(c) To reduce youth drug and alcohol consumption.
(d) To stop child abuse.

5. Youth exposed to violence at home and in society are more apt to develop this, according to the fifth rule of violent boys' lives.
(a) Juvenile vigilantism.
(b) Dehumanization.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. The monastery approach focuses on ____________________.

2. What was "Early Warning, Timely Response" supposed to help with?

3. In a negative social environment, vulnerable children should be understood as __________________.

4. According to General S.L.A. Marshall, resilience is not:

5. The first concern of any residential center should be _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most effective violence prevention and reduction program?

2. What is emotional intelligence, and why do violent boys have lowered emotional intellect?

3. According to James Gilligan, what causes the intolerable existence of violent youths, and what is the effect?

4. What is the debate on the role of government and public institutions in child development?

5. Explain Garbarino's point about moral and legal legitimacy for non-violent adults, or how we define immoral killing.

6. What is Garbarino's monastery method?

7. According to Garbarino, what does the masculine socialization in America mean to boys, and what is the effect?

8. What is social support, as a foundation for resilience, and what are the two dimensions of social support?

9. What forces are at work when identifying preventative measures and acting on them, in terms of violent youth?

10. Explain social toxicity, and be sure to include what it is, what it consists of, and why it is important to Garbarino.

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