Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding School Violence

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

• A) Murder and suicide make up half of all cases reported.
• B) Most violence occurs in suburban schools.
• C) Characteristics of violent students may include depression.
• D) Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home.

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Foreclosure

in the context of identity development, is the premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options.

Diffusion Identity Statuses

A situation in psychological development where an individual has not yet explored or committed to a sense of identity.

Racial/Ethnic Identity

An individual's awareness and experience of being a member of a racial or ethnic group, influencing aspects of personal and social identity.