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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. Why is the morality of violent boys often primitive?
(a) It reflects their vulnerability.
(b) It reflects what they have learned in their world.
(c) It reflects what they see on TV.
(d) It reflects the animals they are.

2. Early recognition of this disorder, along with proper treatment, is the fifth line of defense.
(a) Conduct Disorder.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) RSV.
(d) ADHD.

3. Many youths who participate in violence are found to have been these during childhood.
(a) Players of video games.
(b) Bullies.
(c) Readers of comic books.
(d) Victims of bullies.

4. According to General S.L.A. Marshall, resilience is not:
(a) Lasting.
(b) Futile.
(c) Absolute.
(d) Necessary.

5. The human impulse to focus on the legacy we leave behind for future generations is called __________________.
(a) Terminal thinking.
(b) Generational thinking.
(c) Legacivity.
(d) Generativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. These can help young boys develop a positive sense of self.

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

3. The monastery approach focuses on ____________________.

4. This disease is one caused by trauma.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is a moral circle, and how does this affect violent teens?

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

5. How do positive connections and relationships help vulnerable youths to avoid violence?

6. What is terminal thinking, and why is it a problem for violent teens?

7. What are the four breakdowns of childhood protection that Garbarino discusses in the book?

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

9. Why is the measure of wealth to a child difficult?

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

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