Gang Violence — Unit test Answers

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Which step is first in the decision-making process?

A
taking action
B
weighing the evidence
C
identifying the decision
D
considering the alternatives
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What is peer pressure?

A
the desire of an individual to do things that friends want him or her to do
B
the need to resist the influence of friends and assert individuality
C
the social motivation to have and keep close friendships with multiple people
D
the impulse of an individual to socialize with people of the same general age
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Nigel and Lea are adolescents. Which behavior identifies a way they might create conflict at home?

A
Lea tells her parents that she got a B on her exam.
B
Lea gets several speeding tickets for driving too fast.
C
Nigel does his chores after being asked to do them.
D
Nigel tells his parents that he needs a ride home after a party has ended.
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How do children benefit from a healthy family relationship?

A
Their overall mental health increases.
B
Good physical health is guaranteed.
C
The risk of substance abuse is eliminated.
D
They do not require many social interactions.
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Which element increases in a community as a direct result of gang activity?

A
violence
B
drug use
C
instability in homes
D
families damaged by incarceration
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In which situation is it best to ask for help?

A
when making a decision is fairly easy
B
when the circumstances seem dangerous
C
when the possible outcomes are unclear
D
when communication is likely to resolve the problem
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Yuma's parents constantly ridicule him for his poor performance in sports. How does this situation most likely affect him?

A
He gets along with his peers at school.
B
He experiences weight loss after not eating.
C
He submits all his homework on time each day.
D
He starts telling jokes to make new friends at school.
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Parker witnessed domestic abuse for much of his childhood. As a result, he struggles with severe depression and anxiety.

A
social
B
mental
C
sexual
D
physical
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Which is a social benefit of waiting to become a parent?

A
more likely to have a social life that includes other parents
B
less likely to rely on parents and friends for social support
C
less likely to enjoy social activities that require going out
D
more likely to be independent and need less social contact with friends
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Which factors indicate that a gang is present in a community? Select three options.

A
An organized group commits criminal activity.
B
A group of people wears the same-colored clothing.
C
Police list the isolated crimes of two different people.
D
A group of people meets up occasionally at the local park.
E
Groups with unique names rule different regions of the community.
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Which is a personal challenge that most likely makes a person inclined to join a gang?

A
having low self-esteem
B
having abusive family members
C
having poor school attendance
D
having friends who discuss gang life
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Which image shows nonverbal communication that could indicate the individuals are unwilling to engage with each other?

A
Two women sitting with their heads in their hands.
Option A
B
A man and woman sitting side by side holding hands.
Option B
C
One woman pointing at another woman who has her hands elevated to waist level.
Option C
D
A man and woman facing each other.
Option D
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How does communicating online and through texts differ from speaking to someone face-to-face?

A
It is more indirect.
B
It is more personal.
C
It shows more courage.
D
It requires more risk taking.
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Which statement best describes how positive parenting choices affect family dynamics?

A
They make children more assertive.
B
They support healthy communication.
C
They prevent conflict among family members.
D
They help children to be unmoved by others’ sadness.
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According to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, or TVPA, how might one be induced into sex or labor trafficking?

A
through force, fraud, or coercion
B
through payment for services
C
through prevention and prosecution
D
through legitimate job advertisements
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Seniors Trinity and Jordan tease each other and send each other funny text messages. Jordon tells Trinity she is beautiful and asks her to meet him after school. Trinity is surprised when Jordan immediately pushes her up against a wall, touches her body, and does not stop when she tells him to.Which behavior is included in this scenario?

A
rape
B
molestation
C
sexual violence
D
sexual harassment
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Which situation describes negative peer pressure?

A
Mia’s best friend offers her a cigarette.
B
Oliver’s friend tells him to drive more carefully.
C
Grace’s friends encourage her to be open with her parents.
D
Dylan’s teammates encourage him to attend basketball camp.
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Which effect is common in both sexual harassment and sexual assault victims?

A
STDs
B
internal trauma
C
pregnancy
D
depression

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