Question 1

The injection of immigrant youth into smaller communities:

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A)   has resulted in the emergence of gangs.
B)   has created long-term gang problems in small towns and rural areas.
C)   Both A and B A

Question 2

The Gun-Free School Act requires that schools:

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A)   provide hallway cameras, security guards, or metal detectors.
B)   automatically expel any student caught with any type of weapon on school property.
C)   teach gun safety concepts and skills as part of violence-prevention curricula. B

Question 3

Provide some reasons why violence adversely affects learning potential.

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Defending oneself from violence takes emotional energy away from learning. Home violence can create feelings of being bad or worthless and having an inability to learn, resulting in lack of motivation. Victims feel little or no control over their lives, resulting in a sense of helplessness.

Question 4

Parent-child interactions of families with children exhibiting violent behavior include:

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A)   dominant supervision.
B)   inconsistent rule application.
C)   Both A and B

Question 5

The "circle of bullying" includes:

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A)   those who encourage, assist, or watch bullying behavior.
B)   those who defend the child being bullied.
C)   Both A and B

Question 6

Identify five types of school-based abuse prevention programs.

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Question 7

The most effective violence prevention programs in schools:

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A)   target change in the social context.
B)   target parental effectiveness training.
C)   attempt to change individual attitudes and risk behaviors.

Question 8

The failure to "bond" to the school culture because of early academic skill deficits is a characteristic of:

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A)   young people who behave violently and aggressively.
B)   those at risk for becoming involved in a gang.
C)   Both A and B

Question 9

The American Academy of Pediatrics alerts parents and those who work with children that media violence affects children by:

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A)   increasing their fear of becoming victims.
B)   increasing their appetite for more violence in entertainment and in real life.
C)   Both A and B

Question 10

Identify major home safety concerns for children.

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Question 11

Which of the following is considered bullying?

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A)   Leaving someone out on purpose
B)   Teasing, name-calling, taunting
C)   Both A and B

Question 12

Dress codes are ineffective at helping create a violence-free school environment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify at least five myths/erroneous perceptions associated with rape.

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Question 14

Imminent warning signs of violence:

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A)   should concern teachers, but they should not overreact and jump to conclusions.
B)   usually comprise a sequence of overt, serious, hostile behaviors or threats.
C)   may indicate that a child needs help.

Question 15

Alcohol and drug use increase the potential for violent behavior and victimization by:

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A)   increasing behavioral inhibitions.
B)   making people less aware of the consequences of their actions.
C)   Both A and B

Question 16

Dating Matters is:

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A)   a teaching pamphlet available for educators to use on the SAVE website.
B)   a research-based dating violence prevention initiative offered by the CDC.
C)   an initiative by a religious consortium to promote healthy relationships.

Question 17

Educators must consider how their actions will affect family functioning. Explain how to appropriately communicate to parents about their child's poor academic performance or misbehavior.

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Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding traffic-related injuries?

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A)   About 60% of motor crashes involve alcohol.
B)   Wearing a bicycle helmet is as important as wearing a seat belt.
C)   Both A and B

Question 19

Most child sexual abuse prevention programs focus on "stranger danger," but sexual abuse is most likely to occur in the home of the child victim than in any other place.

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