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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author blame improved care of premature babies for part of the youth violence issue?

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

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

4. What does the term 'bad seed' imply?

5. What phrase does Garbarino use to explain the way the nation reacts to situations, based on color and socioeconomic status?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the four ways adults in a community can help repair the damage done by disrupted parental relationships.

2. Explain 'Conduct Disorder', and why it is a useful, but dangerous, label.

3. Explain why Garbarino sees little difference between murder and violent assault.

4. What are some of the risk factors for youth violence?

5. What does the social biological perspective say about why children face different opportunities and risks for development?

6. Explain the accumulation approach to risk factors for youth violence, and how it helps lend hope for helping these young men.

7. Describe the first step in how the 'disease' of youth violence spread in the United States.

8. Explain the three effects of living without a father on youth development.

9. Explain what researchers Patrick Tolan and Nancy Guerra discover are the most effective treatments for delinquency and criminally violent youth.

10. What are the temperamental traits that put a child at risk for trouble and aggression, and what does research on responsive mothers show in light of these traits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are six characteristics and conditions that are relevant to saving young men from violence, according to Garbarino. Choose three of these, and discuss them in depth, including how they help anchor a child, and how they can help avoid violent behavior.

1. Stable positive emotional relationships.

2. An ability to cope with stress

3. Intelligence

4. Authentic Self Esteem

5. Positive Social Support Outside the Family

6. Androgyny

Essay Topic 2

In the book, Garbarino argues that in order for his political agenda to succeed, public institutions must be used, and that the Declaration of Independence defines the position of the government within the role of child development. Why does he believe this document is key to defining the contract between government and society? What does he say about equal rights, human rights, and public happiness? What does he say the document says about why the government exists? How has history altered this initial contract to make it fit for all people? Do you agree with Garbarino about the relationship between government and society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the "boot camp" method of juvenile administration with the Monastery method Garbarino supports. Be sure to discuss what is included in each, underlying principles, and basic concepts, as well as explaining why Garbarino favors the monastery method, and why he believes it is so beneficial for violent youths.

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