Childhood poverty is a daily reality for about one in ____ children in the United States.
a. four
b. five
c. seven
d. eight
Question 2Girls have higher rates of ____ than boys.
a. illiteracy
b. autism
c. depression
d. ADHD
Question 3In the United States and Canada, children from ____ racial/ethnic backgrounds have the highest rates of poverty.
a. African American and Native American
b. Native American and Asian American
c. Asian American and Mexican American
d. African American and Mexican American
Question 4Which risk factor is most likely to increase a child's vulnerability to psychopathology?
a. chronic poverty
b. impulsivity
c. two-career families
d. lack of siblings
Question 5By the year 2020, global child and adolescent mental health issues, in terms of disability, will ____.
a. decrease by 50
b. remain the same as the present day
c. slightly increase
d. surpass physical health issues
Question 6Which of the following is true with respect to resilience?
a. Resilience is relevant to a few, traumatic life events.
b. Resilience cannot be learned or taught.
c. Resilience remains consistent over time.
d. Resilience may vary over time and across situations.
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