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A Program Intended to Reduce Violence in Schools, Taught Youth

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A program intended to reduce violence in schools, taught youth coping skills on how to deal with stress and negative emotions. While on the surface, it appeared to be successful, the school board would not continue funding the program unless an official evaluation was done. Using the knowledge you gained in Chapter 1 so far, can you identify two reasons why a formal evaluation of a program is important to the school board in deciding to continue funding it?


Definitions:

Shaking

Involuntary rhythmic movements or tremors of the body, which can be caused by emotional stress, neurological disorders, or other medical conditions.

Reappraisal Process

A cognitive strategy that involves changing the way one thinks about a potentially emotion-eliciting event in order to alter its emotional impact.

Sadness

An emotional state characterized by feelings of disappointment, loss, or despair.

Tears

A saline fluid produced by the lacrimal glands, serving both emotional and lubricative functions for the eyes.

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