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

2. Incorporating both male and female characteristics is called ___________________.
(a) Androgyny.
(b) Antisocial.
(c) Depression.
(d) Vulnerable.

3. This disease is one caused by trauma.
(a) ADHD.
(b) PTSD.
(c) RSV.
(d) LSD.

4. Social health is the sum total of a community's ___________________.
(a) Public anchors.
(b) Governmental anchors.
(c) Social anchors.
(d) Psychological anchors.

5. What is deadly petulance?
(a) A sense of religious intent.
(b) A sense of arrogance.
(c) A sense of pain.
(d) A sense of pressure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many extremely violent boys have experienced trauma to ___________________.

2. What is the term for those who are amoral in psychiatric terms?

3. MST stands for ____________________.

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

5. Maltreated boys are likely to be ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two types of trauma, and why is one worse than the other?

2. Explain Kohlberg's system of moral intellect.

3. What is resilience? Explain what the study done by psychologist Pat Tolan shows in terms of how things can overcome resilience.

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

5. What are the four motives of teenagers to be drawn to guns, revealed in the study by Jeremy Shapiro?

6. What is Garbarino's belief about what is involved in a complete rehabilitation program for violent boys?

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

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

9. Explain why some boys seek out a negative universe.

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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