The Increase in Gang Violence Can Be Attributed to Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

The increase in gang violence can be attributed to which of the following?

• A) parenting that is too strict
• B) lack of exposure to crime and violence
• C) positive reinforcement from adults
• D) lack of self-esteem

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that are passed down from generation to generation.

Egocentric Thought

A way of thinking in which an individual perceives the world solely from their own perspective, often seen in young children.

Sensorimotor

The first stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants explore the world and learn about it through their senses and motor activities.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children begin to engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.