Young people who are deeply troubled and who may consider suicide
a. may withdraw from friends and family.
b. represent a lower proportion of students than 60 years ago.
c. may surprisingly improve in their academic work.
d. typically do not show warning signs.
[Ques. 2] Drug and alcohol use by school-age children may
a. be perceived as academically beneficial by young people.
b. impede their transition to adult life.
c. result in their increased interest in health classes.
d. ultimately lead to increased academic performance.
[Ques. 3] The peer group behavior of boys and girls at the elementary and junior-high levels stresses
a. competitive behavior for girls.
b. increasingly cooperative roles for boys.
c. traditional role expectations for boys and girls.
d. all of the above.
[Ques. 4] Because teachers reward passive behavior, elementary-school boys often
a. develop critical-thinking skills.
b. express leadership abilities.
c. excel in language arts.
d. exhibit high rates of alienation.
[Ques. 5] Problems with violence and delinquency are particularly acute among _________________.
a. African American males
b. African American females
c. males only
d. Hispanic males
[Ques. 6] Studies show that television can have a positive effect on
a. creative thinking.
b. development of values.
c. socialization.
d. all of the above.
[Ques. 7] Children's aggressive behavior after watching violence on television has been shown to
a. be dependent on situational factors.
b. decrease after nature shows, even if violence is included.
c. increase after violent shows.
d. increase with excessive television viewing.
[Ques. 8] The percentage of births to teen mothers outside of wedlock has increased from 15 percent in 1960 to _________ percent in the past decade.
a. 20
b. 40
c. 70
d. 90
[Ques. 9] Based on the research of John Goodlad, when students were asked, What is the one best thing about this school? students most often replied,
a. School spirit.
b. The teachers.
c. My friends.
d. Certain classes.
[Ques. 10] Because of the numerous professional demands placed on teachers, educators are calling for
a. additional teacher aides.
b. more parental involvement.
c. recognition of the efforts of teachers.
d. reduction in teaching loads.
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