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Children and adolescents who experience a heavy "media diet" of violence are more likely to perceive the world as a ______ place
What is a dangerous ?
100
Around how many gang members are in the United States? A)50,000 B)More than 750,000 C) Way too many D)Less than 700,000
What is more than 750,000 members?
100
Manipulating the way people respond to bullying incidents is referred to as direct bullying. True or False?
What is False. It is indirect bullying.
100
Who engages in more violent acts: Teen males or Teen females?
What is Males?
100
Who engages in more violent acts: Teen males or Teen females?
What is Males?
200
There has been substantial increase in this type of violent behavior among adolescents: A)after school fights B)harassment and cyber-bullying on the internet C)careless driving D)gang related activities
What is harassment and cyber-bullying on the internet?
200
Most gang members are around what age? A)27 to 35 years of age B)5 to 10 years of age C)35 to 45 years of age D)12 to 26 years of age
What is from 12 to 26 years of age?
200
The prevalence of delinquency and bullying is many times higher during this developmental phase of the life span?
What is adolescence?
200
What gender group ( males or females) has a higher rate of depression during adolescents?...
What are females
200
Research has shown that TDV (Teen Domestic Violence) may be significantly associated with economic disadvantage and low achievement in_____: A)School, B)Angry Birds, C)Sunday crossword puzzles, D)None of the above
What is A)School?
300
By the time the average American adolescent graduates from high school 20,000 hours are spent doing this activity, more than the number of hours spent in the classroom: A) Texting B) Watching television C)Playing Video games D) Surfing the internet
What is watching television?
300
Gangs are often composed of adolescents that come from where? A)Low income & ethnic minority backgrounds B)From Mars C) The rich side of town D) Far far away
What is low income & ethnic minority backgrounds?
300
In 1999 two high school students shot and killed twelve students and a teacher, and wounded 23 others before killing themselves at this Colorado high school.
What is Colombine?
300
Male adolescents are more likely to engage in cyber-bullying that females. True or False
What is False
300
Juvenile violence peaks in:____. A) the after-school hours between 3 P.M. and 4 P.M. on school days. B) During sporting events C)During reruns of Jersey Shore. D)All of the above.
What is A) the after-school hours between 3 P.M. and 4 P.M.
400
There is strong evidence that Media Violence is a risk factor for aggressive behavior but less evidence linking it to ___________. A) Juvenile delinquency and crime B)Homicide and suicide C)Reckless driving and drinking D) Poor school attendance and lower grades
What is juvenile delinquency and crime?
400
Some risk factors that increase the likelihood an adolescent will become a gang member include rejection by peers, do poorly in school & engage in antisocial behavior. True or False
What is true?
400
Parents' use of physical discipline, the increased time without adult supervision, and poor family functioning are all associated with this type of violent behavior in youths.
What is bullying or violence?
400
Which gender group would benefit best from being socialized and encouraged to talk about their anxieties and how to handle their aggression?
What is Males
400
Research studies have shown that violent behavior can be decreased or even prevented if this risk factor is significantly reduced or eliminated: A:Being the victim of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse B:Exposure to violence in media (TV, movies, etc.) C:Use of drugs and/or alcohol D:All of the above
What is D: All of the above?
500
Taking part of this activity extensively, may increase aggression in adolescents, make them less sensitive to real-life violence, increase their likelihood of engaging in delinquent acts and affect their grades in school negatively: A) Watching violent movies B)Playing violent video games C)Watching television D) None of the above
What is playing violent video games?
500
Why do gang members often engage in violent & criminal activities? A) To see who has more muscles B) Just for fun C)To show identity & loyalty to the crew D) That is their job
What is to show identity & loyalty to the crew?
500
Violent youths are driven by this feeling A) Anger B) Sorrow C) Depression D) Powerlessness
What is D) Powerlessness
500
Which parent has the biggest impact on whether or not their child will be violent in their adolescence and adulthood?...
What is Mothers
500
Early identification and intervention with children with emotional and behavioral problems are essential for successful violence prevention. True or False
What is True?