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The professionals who most often provide mental health services for students in the school setting are

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psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

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Educational institutions are in a unique position to improve health outcomes for youth because

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they can reach nearly all young people

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The key components for organizing effective school health programs are

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health promotion, disease prevention, medical care.

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Which of the following procedures is NOT included in a policy for the safe administration of medication at the school site?

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student guidelines for dispensing of medication

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

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refrigeration

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A critical but often overlooked element of a healthy school environment is

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social and psychological climate.

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Benefits of school-based health promotion programs for faculty and staff include:

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improved morale, increased productivity, decreased absenteeism

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Coordinated School Health is designed to do all of the following, EXCEPT

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design classroom activities.

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Which CSH component is needed because student risk behaviors are influenced by a complex set of variables?

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family and community involvement

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Today, the greatest number of Americans dies from which of the following?

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chronic ailments

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The most visible and most often considered health domain is the

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physical domain.

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Current science confirms

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Student health behaviors and academic outcomes are inextricably intertwined.

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The World Health Organization definition of health includes which three domains?

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physical, mental, and social

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What is the ideal maximum ratio of nurse to students in the general school population?

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1:750

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Which of the following statements best describes the interaction among the domains of health?

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Each domain contributes to overall personal health

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Who has the primary responsibility for maintaining a healthy and safe environment at the building level?

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principal

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The most significant way to ensure that schools are physically and emotionally safe is to

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establish, implement, and enforce relevant policies

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In the early 1900s, the greatest number of Americans died from which of the following?

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viral and bacterial infections

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Which of the following has the CDC developed to help schools choose appropriate health education instructional materials?

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Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool

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According to Healthy People, what are the major variables contributing to premature death in the United States?

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heredity, environment, access to medical care, risk behaviors

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Which of the following statements best describes private schools?

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The majority of their funding is generated from student tuition and fees.

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In the theory of planned behavior, the variable that reflects the perceived social pressure to agree or refuse to participate in a behavior is called

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subjective norms.

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In the United States, the educational system is built on the concept of

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decentralization, with control given to state and local governing bodies.

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When starting a new school year with unfamiliar students, teachers can maximize their planning time by focusing on

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age-appropriate practice.

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The HECAT is based on all of the following, EXCEPT

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developing detailed health content knowledge.

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The state board of education is NOT responsible for which of the following?

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hiring local school district superintendents

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Which of the following is NOT a common element of a sound health education curriculum?

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a trained and knowledgeable educator

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Brain research related to learning indicates that students learn best when

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attitudes about learning are positive.

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Which of the following statements best describes the operation of charter schools?

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They operate with public monies and conform to state health and safety standards.

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Which kind of intelligence gives us the ability to perceive and make distinctions in the moods, feelings, and motivations of others?

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interpersonal intelligence

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With which governmental body must public schools comply?

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local, state, and federal

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Which of the following is the best predictor of life success?

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emotional intelligence

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"Authentic learning" is learning that is

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meaningful and significant.

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During authentic instruction, students are encouraged to

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look for meaning outside the classroom.

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When they adapt previous knowledge to other circumstances, students demonstrate that they have learned to ________ new knowledge.

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apply

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High-level and substantive conversation in the classroom is a

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period of ideas shared in an unscripted forum.

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Which of the following is NOT a developmentally appropriate guideline for learning strategies for elementary students?

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using teacher-centered activities

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The social cognitive theory is useful in understanding how a student's health behaviors can be influenced by _______________.

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family

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Brain-based research suggests that which type of environment is best for learning?

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low threat but challenging

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Individually appropriate practice would be best used in which of the following situations?

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when student characteristics are evident

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Peer resistance/refusal skills are important in

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countering the initiation of health risk behaviors.

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Dana had a fitness test a few months ago. She did not do very well, but her P.E. teacher helped her make a detailed fitness plan incorporating strength training and aerobic exercise. Since then, she has been exercising five times a week.

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Goal Setting

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What do standards provide to the lesson plan?

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broad targets

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Students who can express opinions based on accurate information about a health issue are demonstrating which NHES standard?

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advocacy

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The "backward design" process encourages educators to do what before planning?

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identify desired student outcomes

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When students are proficient at NHES 3 (accessing information, products, and services), they should be able to do all of the following, EXCEPT

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assess personal health status.

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Which of the following is NOT true of rubrics?

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Rubrics are a widely used type of performance task.

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One of the most common reasons that adolescents start to engage in risky behavior is that

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they believe that their friends do it.

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One guideline that teachers can use to make decisions about the information necessary for students to know is to build health

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lessons on existing student knowledge.

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What should newly developed rubrics always use?

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easily understood descriptors

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Many educators find it tempting to focus their lesson planning by first choosing

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activities.

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The major change in school health education programs has been the transition from a

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knowledge-based focus to a skill-based knowledge.

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The functional knowledge that students should have about disease prevention and health promotion is part of which NHES standard?

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core concepts

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Alison and her friend Steven just saw a commercial on TV for a new snack chip. The commercial said that the chip is a healthy snack because it contains only half as much fat as other snack chips do. Alison and Steven want to know whether this snack is really healthy.

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Analyzing Internal and External Influences

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The quote "Healthy kids make better learners" illustrates the importance of

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effective health education.

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Cindy is a 6th grader at Jack Russell Middle School. While walking home from school one day, John stops her and asks if she wants to hang out at Devil's Park. Cindy knows that Devil's Park is an area that people smoke cigarettes and gossip about each other. John then says "Don't be a baby; everyone is going!" Before responding to John, Cindy thinks carefully about her options and the risks involved.

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Decision Making

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The two main types of oral communication skills are

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speaking and listening.

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A student in Ms. Johnson's class has parents who are going through a divorce. Although, the student is going through a difficult time, he/she seems to be handling the stress well; on days the student seems to be having a rough time, they seek out the school counselor for help. This student is showing proficiency in which National Health Education Standard?

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Self Management

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The primary focus of traditional health education programs has been

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the acquisition of knowledge.

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What is the overall goal of health education?

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to have students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors

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The major problem for teachers and students with discipline-specific instruction is that

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instructional time and information are fragmented.

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Which of the following topics can cause controversy when included in the health instruction curriculum?

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death education, sexuality education, skill development

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When students ask questions about potentially controversial topics in the classroom, teachers should

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answer the question if developmentally appropriate.

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School districts are more likely to avoid controversy if they establish a

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school health advisory committee.

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Individualized instruction can be used to

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provide remediation.

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Risks associated with behaviors such as alcohol use, early sexual initiation, and bullying can be reduced by

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supporting development of protective factors.

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At what grade level are health education content specialists most likely to be found teaching health?

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middle school level

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School health education programs and the educators who teach them are susceptible to controversy because

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of public tax funding.

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The biggest barrier to the implementation of an effective health education agenda in the schools is

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time constraints.

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An icebreaker activity that helps the teacher and students quickly learn one another's names is called

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Whip Around.

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Research indicates that parents have consistent concerns about

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teacher performance.

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The use of discipline-specific instruction in the classroom encourages and reinforces the value of

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competition.

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The types of parental engagement activities that are most likely to improve academic outcomes include:

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managing use of time and helping with homework

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Insights from multiple content areas contribute to thematic units of instruction refers to

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integrated health instruction

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school connectedness?

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Students who feel connected to school are less likely to suffer from eating disorders.

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The belief among students that adults and peers in the school care about their learning and about them defines

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connectedness

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Research has confirmed that there are three basic ways in which students interact during classroom learning experiences. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

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the reliance model

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Students who report a strong sense of school connectedness are more likely to

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have better grades and attendance

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The most common curricular approach in American schools today is

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direct instruction.

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One of the underpinnings of the competitive teaching/learning philosophy is that

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students are encouraged to do their own work.

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A child who is described as "resilient" shows the ability to do what during hard times?

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bounce back

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All of the following are considered mental health topics EXCEPT:

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self management

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What is suggested to educators as a replacement for the term at risk?

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at promise

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Research indicates today's youth have too few:

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adults in their lives that follow laws of society.

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When at-risk children become resilient adults, whom do they most often name as being important in their growth?

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teacher

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three categories of protective factors?

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mental

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Adolescents miss more school as a result of ___________ than any other condition.

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emotional and behavioral symptoms

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When left untreated, mental health disorders can lead to:

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school failure and drug abuse

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Mental health problems among young people often are

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recurrent illnesses.

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One of the most common mental disorders in children is

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ADHD

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What term describes a teacher sharing appropriate personal feelings?

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self-disclosure

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A student's self-esteem is lowered without

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feelings of competence.

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The belief that students can set tasks for themselves and succeed, even when the work is challenging or difficult describes:

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Self-efficacy

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The health education standard that is most important for teachers to practice in order to maintain a positive mental health is

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self-management

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The term emaciation would be best used in describing which eating disorder?

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anorexia nervosa

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What location might teachers want to avoid so that they don't get bombarded with negativity?

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teacher's lounge

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Which of the following is important to establishing a foundation for caring classrooms that are physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially safe?

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Setting high expectations for student behavior

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What is a teacher's main responsibility to a student with emotional or mental health problems?

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referring student for services

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Depressed children may exhibit which of the following behaviors:

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Refusal to go to school and fear a parent may die

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Environmental protective factors include:

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Schools with high academic standards and low drop-out rates

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Nutrition education at elementary and middle school levels is

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dropping, due to increased emphasis on math and reading.

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The "Let's Move!" initiative to fight childhood obesity recommends

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planting a school garden.

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Which of the following includes the three interacting spheres of influence that need to be addressed in schools to promote healthy changes in eating behaviors?

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behavioral skills, personal characteristics, environment

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Which of the following food items do NOT meet the nutrition standards for foods in schools?

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fortified sports drinks

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Body mass index is commonly used to classify obesity among adults; which of the following is preferred for measuring obesity among youth?

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BMI (body mass index)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding "competitive foods"?

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Schools cannot sell foods of "minimal nutritional" value in the food service area during breakfast or lunch periods.

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The illustration based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help consumers make better food choices is

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MyPlate

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Which of the following factors increases the risk of food insecurity the most?

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poverty

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding weight and academic achievement?

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Overweight kindergarten students have been shown to have lower math and reading test scores than their nonoverweight peers.

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Children who practice healthy eating habits on a regular basis

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do better in school.

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Increased academic test scores, daily attendance, and class participation are associated with

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increased participation in breakfast programs.

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Children with excess body fat are at increased risk for

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risk factors associated with adult chronic diseases.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding nutrition and academic achievement?

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Iron deficiency has been linked to shortened attention span, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

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Which of the following statement follows the recommendations made in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

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Increase the amount of seafood consumed

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All of the following statements are TRUE according to research presented by Action for Healthy Kids, EXCEPT

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severely overweight youth are three times more likely than healthy youth to attempt suicide at least once by the time they enter high school.

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When reading a food label, one should start with

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the serving size and servings per container.

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Food insecurity has been associated with

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mental health problems and academic difficulties

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Which of the following behaviors have been associated with obesity?

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energy intake, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

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For school-aged children, which of the following is NOT likely to be an effect of food insufficiency?

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motor development problems

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school performance and school breakfast programs?

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School breakfast programs are positively associated with improved attendance rates and decreased tardiness.

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In the last 30 years, the obesity rates for children have

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more than tripled.

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Participation in physical activity is positively linked to

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increased bone density

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The consequences of obesity have demonstrated a negative impact on

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schools, businesses, and medical services

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Research analyzing the impact of school-based physical education, recess, and classroom-based physical activity, and extracurricular activities determined:

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School-based physical activity is related to improved concentration, attention span, and on-task behavior.

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Adolescents who are physically active are less likely to attempt suicide, adopt risk behaviors, and become pregnant. This outcome can be explained by which of the following statements?

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Physical activity appears to have a calming effect among students.

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Brain research suggests that children learn best

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in time segments no longer than 20 minutes, followed by a 5 minute period of activity

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding variations in students' exercise behaviors?

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Girls are less physically active than boys.

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Active learning has the following advantage over sedentary learning

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Outcomes are longer-lasting and better remembered.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding influences on physical activity?

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Support from friends and parents influence exercise behaviors of youth.

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Physical activities for young people are more likely to be effective when they

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emphasize enjoyable participation.

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The authors state there is growing concern that obesity disproportionately affects children from families who

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are least likely to afford medical care.

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The CDC recommends all of the following as ways for schools and communities to promote physical activity among youth EXCEPT

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Facilitate annual fundraisers, such as walkathons, to support school-based activity programs.

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Obesity prevention, mental health, and chronic conditions are all positively affected by which of the following?

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physical activity

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The obesity epidemic is very complex and is influenced by changes in

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public policy, environment, economic, and social factors

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance?

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Aerobic endurance is enhanced by regular participation in running, cycling, and dancing.

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Participation in school-based physical activity programs has been linked to all of the following, EXCEPT

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decreased student attitudes toward school.

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans emphasize three types of activities for 6 to 17 year olds including

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muscle-strengthening, aerobic, and bone-strengthening

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Physical inactivity is of particular risk for which of the following groups

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women

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the relationship between physical activity and health among young people?

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Youth who are active are more likely to be severely affected by heat stroke.

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend children 6 to 17 years of age should engage in

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60 minutes of various kinds of physical activity every day.

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Almost half of playground-related injuries are considered

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severe injuries.

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Which of the following was released by the CDC to help educators consider state of the art practice in health education?

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HECAT (Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool)

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Safety instruction for younger students must

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focus on concrete experiences, such as practicing skills.

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A latch key child

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arrives home to an empty house.

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Which of the following is given as the key to drowning prevention?

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adult supervision

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Which of the following is NOT a priority area for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control?

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alcohol-impaired drivers

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Which of the following statements if FALSE regarding children and motor-vehicle injuries?

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Child safety seat laws are strong and clearly direct families toward safe practices.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding poisoning?

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Any substance can be poisonous if enough is taken.

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The majority of playground injuries occur where?

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schools

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Most injuries in the United States

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are predictable and preventable.

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Which of the following has been proven to be an effective method for improving the safety of people walking and bicycling?

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Policies that increase the number of people walking and bicycling.

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In order to prevent home fires, every family should have all of the following EXCEPT

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gas masks for all family members.

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The leading cause of injury death for 5 to 19 year olds is

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motor-vehicle crashes

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poor neighborhoods?

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increased community attention

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All of the following statements are reasons young children are particularly at risk for unintentional injuries EXCEPT

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Young children like to be daring and copy what peers are doing.

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Children younger than ____ years of age should ride in the back seat because of the chance of air bag injury in the front seat.

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12

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Which of the following is NOT one of the eight major recommendations for preventing injuries?

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increased bike helmet awareness

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When comparing males to females, the rate of unintentional injuries are

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two times higher for males than females.

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Kane and Quackenbush say that taking risks is

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part of growing up.

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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as

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a bump, blow, or jolt to the head

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The leading cause of illness among children and youth in the U.S. is

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asthma

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Chronic diseases are

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the leading cause of death and disability in the United States.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding diabetes?

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A student with diabetes should have an individualized care plan.

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If soap and water are not available, what alternative should teachers use for hand hygiene?

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alcohol-based hand sanitizer

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HIV is NOT transmitted through

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insects.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for reducing oral disease in young people?

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extraction

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Type 1 diabetes

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is usually diagnosed in children and young adults.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding allergies?

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Some allergies might progress to asthma

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According to your text, what two National Health Education Standards play a major role in personal health?

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Standards 3 & 7

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Which of the following is TRUE about head lice?

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They feed on human blood.

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Which of the following accounts for more than half of all child injury deaths?

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motor vehicles

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What is the first priority for a teacher with a student having an epileptic seizure?

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Protect the student from injury

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Which of the following is an example of a contagious disease?

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ringworm

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The five determinants of health include

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genetics, individual behavior, health services, social factors, policymaking

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HIV infection disproportionately affects

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African American youth

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The most hazardous hours for exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays are between

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10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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The best way to keep from catching a communicable disease is to

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wash your hands.

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Which of the following have been identified as priorities due to the disparity for which they impact children?

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asthma, teen pregnancy, breakfast, and inattention and hyperactivity

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Children and adolescents need at least ________ hours of sleep each night.

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ten

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Which of is the leading cause of death for children?

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injuries

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Which of the following is now recognized as a public health priority in the United States?

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violence risk reduction

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Which of the following statements is a myth about youth violence?

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Trying juvenile offenders in adult courts reduces the likelihood they will commit more crimes.

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Students who survive violence in their home and school

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are likely to have persistent behavior problems.

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When children experience aggressive acts such as yelling and throwing things on a regular basis, they

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believe the behavior is acceptable.

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Academic problems among abused students commonly are related to

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difficulty in forming bonds with others

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For either substance use or violence prevention, the effectiveness of the DARE program is

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lacking.

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Which of the following strategies shows the greatest potential for reducing the risk of violence?

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programs that focus on starting early and have a long-term commitment

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Three most common types of policies and programs implemented to reduce violence in schools are:

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efforts to involve parents in preventing/reducing violence, safety and security procedures, and disciplinary policies

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Who is the most likely to perpetrate physical abuse in the home?

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mothers

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Sexual abuse can involve which of the following:

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exposing children to pornography

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Teachers must report possible abuse of a child when they

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suspect abuse.

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Once a teacher has reported the possibility of abuse of a student, the teacher should gather information

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about supporting the student.

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The three types of touches that children should be taught about include

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safe, unsafe, and secret.

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Research confirms bullying is particularly common among

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middle school students

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Adults, including educators, often minimize acts of bullying. Which of the following statements is an example of minimization?

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"Name-calling, pushing, and shoving are just normal kid behaviors."

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One of the most difficult types of abuse to prove, because the effects may not be immediate, is

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emotional abuse.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for teachers when addressing a bullying incident?

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Use peer pressure.

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Since the 1970s, the number of child abuse cases has

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increased.

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Children who have been confronted by a catastrophic event often display an inability to build or maintain friendships or relationships with teachers which manifests as

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regression to behaviors or language patterns that had formerly disappeared.

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Characteristics of programs that show promise for preventing violence include

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programs that address multiple problem areas and link a variety of services

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Data supports that students who smoke are more likely to

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earn Ds and Fs

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Which of the following is a short-term effect of smoking tobacco?

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increased heart rate

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The least popular method of using tobacco among youth is

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chewing tobacco.

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Nearly ninety percent of adult tobacco users begin smoking before the age of ______.

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18

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What are the three main ways of using tobacco?

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chewing, smoking, snuff

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Best practice tobacco prevention programs

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develop and enforce school policy on tobacco use.

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The persistent inflammation and infection of the smaller airways in the lungs is called

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bronchitis.

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There has been an increased incidence of which conditions due to exposure to secondhand smoke?

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asthma, colds, and ear infections

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____________________ appear(s) to increase young people's risk of smoking by implying that smoking has social benefits and is far more common than it really is.

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Cigarette advertising

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The single most preventable cause of death in the United Stated today is

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smoking.

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When individuals smoke, their skin temperature

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decreases.

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The most harmful substance in tobacco smoke is the

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carbon monoxide

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Protective factors against tobacco use include

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Parental academic expectations

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A policy that prohibits tobacco use by students, faculty, staff and visitors in school buildings, school grounds, school buses, and at off-campus school-sponsored events is called a

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"tobacco-free policy."

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Risk factors associated with tobacco use include

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Household access to tobacco

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The Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People report concluded that

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most young people who smoke are addicted to nicotine.

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Successful smoking prevention programs should include all of the following, EXCEPT

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utilizing scare tactics to show potential risks.

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When carbon monoxide is inhaled, it bonds with which of the following to decrease the oxygen supply in the blood?

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hemoglobin

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Which of the following are possible side effects of smokeless tobacco?

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gum problems and dental caries

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for teachers to follow when teaching tobacco prevention?

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Do not talk about smokeless tobacco.

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Which of the following costs the U.S. economy the most?

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alcohol use

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Which of the following statements depicts the association that has been proven between alcohol use and academic achievement?

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High School students who use alcohol and other drugs are significantly more likely than other students to drop out of school.

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Which of the following risk factors is most strongly associated with adolescent drug use?

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academic failure

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Which of the following drug prevention programs/approaches has been proven effective?

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"Life Skills Training"

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The "gateway" drugs are

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tobacco and alcohol.

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When teaching young people about drug use it is most effective to

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teach short-term side effects because students deal with the present.

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Drug abuse is defined as

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any use of a legal or illegal drug in a way that is detrimental to a person's health

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Which of the following most increases the likelihood of adolescent drug use when paired with behavioral problems?

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poverty

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Individual/peer risk factors associated with alcohol and other drug use include:

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early first use of drugs

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What percentage of alcoholics are children of alcoholics (COAs)?

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50 percent

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Hyperactivity, nervousness, inattentiveness, and impulsivity are early characteristics of

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antisocial behavior.

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What percentage of alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream?

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80 percent

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Immediate short-term effects of marijuana use include

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impaired reaction time and motor coordination

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Which of the following is NOT a category of inhalants?

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zinc oxide

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Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the

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small intestine.

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Which of the following is one of the strongest predictors of adolescent drug use?

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friends who use drugs

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Into what four categories can risk factors be divided?

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individual, family, school, and community

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Identification with a drug culture is one of the many signs and symptoms of drug use. Which of the following is associated with identification with a drug culture?

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Drug-related slogans on clothing

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All of the following factors influence the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, EXCEPT

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genetic predisposition.

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Scare tactics have been proven to be an unsuccessful drug prevention strategy because

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they tend to have short-lived outcomes

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School-based sexuality education programs should

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supplement the role of the parents.

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Effective sexuality programs should

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provide a consistent, clear message about abstaining from sexual activity

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The majority of parents

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are in support of sexuality education in the schools.

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Each year, approximately how many teenagers in the United States become pregnant?

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750,000

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Which of the following statements is true about teen pregnancy?

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Teen pregnancy is strongly associated with dropping out of high school.

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Which of the following statement is true regarding teaching children about homosexuality?

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Discussions about homosexuality will not make someone gay or lesbian.

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for early sexual behaviors?

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having parents with conservative attitudes about teen or premarital sex

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People begin to form ideas about their bodies, their gender identity, and their feelings about sexuality at

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a young age.

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Which of the following is a protective factor against early risky sexual behaviors?

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having parents who support contraceptive use for sexually active teens

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The urethra allows

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urine and semen to leave the body.

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The vagina serves all of the following functions, EXCEPT for

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serving as the passage for urine to exit the body.

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The prostate gland produces a fluid that acts as

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an acid neutralizer and a coagulant.

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Research shows that sexuality education programs can

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delay the onset of sexual intercourse

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Which of the following is a risk factor for early sexual behaviors?

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working in a paid job over 20 hours a week

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The risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease can be lowered by all of the following, EXCEPT for

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taking birth control pills correctly and consistently.

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Which one of the following is NOT listed as a cause of contracting an STD?

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fungus

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Children are learning about themselves as sexual people through unintentional and informal messages of parents and caregivers from the time they are

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born.

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Heavy exposure to sexual content on television related strongly to

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more advanced sexual activities such as "making out."

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A nuclear family consists of children living with

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both the natural parents.

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How long does it take for girls to complete puberty?

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three to four years

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The portrayal of death in the media is often

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misleading and confusing

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Children between the ages of 3 to 5 years

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do not understand the finality of death.

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Stage two of the grieving process involves

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despair, numbness, and apathy

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A death resulting from an automobile accident is usually a

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high-grief death.

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When a natural disaster or traumatic event occurs, teachers should

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attempt to maintain a routine for children.

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In discussing the death of a student, it is best to use which of the following terms?

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"died"

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Children who experience a disaster or traumatic event do NOT tend to

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focus on the needs of others.

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Children in the elementary and middle schools should

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be encouraged to express their grief and sadness related to death and dying.

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Bargaining occurs

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throughout most of the dying process.

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When a student dies, it is best to

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not force a "typical" day on grieving students.

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What stage of the dying process is usually most difficult for the family?

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anger

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When it comes to discussing death,

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many parents lie or evade the topic of death

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The teacher should

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not voice personal values on controversial issues relating to death.

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Recommendations when a student commits suicide include(s)

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offering individual and group counseling.

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Teaching about loss, death, and grief helps students to

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deal effectively with their feelings when a loved one dies.

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Stage one of the grieving process involves

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denial, shock, and disbelief.

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For which type of death is grief usually more emotional and longer-lasting?

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high-grief death

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Stephan's mother died recently. Stephan has been very angry, hasn't been interested in eating, and has had difficulty sleeping. What stage of the grief process is Stephan experiencing?

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Stage 2

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Children between the ages of 5 and 9 years

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show guilt feelings concerning a death.

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When children are not allowed to attend funerals or memorials

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children often create negative images in their mind.

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Parents continue to have limited educational options when sending their children to public schools.

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FALSE

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Recent data show the number of children being homeschooled shrinking.

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FALSE

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Health education became increasingly more important under the No Child Left Behind Mandates.

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FALSE

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According to the U.S. Constitution, education is the responsibility of each state.

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TRUE

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The purposes of teachers' unions are to help teachers negotiate contracts and to resolve conflicts or grievances.

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TRUE

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A child's brain chemistry can be affected by stress.

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TRUE

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Teachers should create classroom activities to help students practice thinking skills and move from memorization to problem solving.

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TRUE

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Authentic instruction discourages in-depth conversations about subject matter.

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FALSE

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Authentic instructional approaches work best for subjects that emphasize standardized testing for assessment.

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FALSE

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Teachers should not be surprised when developmental rules are violated by the students' interests and abilities.

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TRUE

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Questioning of family beliefs and values is a developmental mission in elementary and middle grades.

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TRUE

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Comprehensive school health programs encourage homogeneous grouping of students.

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FALSE

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For classroom teachers to be effective, they must understand the basics of all health behavioral theories.

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FALSE

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Health education is most effective when there is emphasis on social factors, attitudes, and skill development.

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TRUE

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The Social Cognitive Theory focuses on attitudes toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

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FALSE

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Asking children what they wonder about is an appropriate way of involving them in curriculum planning.

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TRUE

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Research has indicated that a teacher's classroom management techniques have little or no effect on student achievement.

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FALSE

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Schools tend to do a fairly good job of implementing curriculum with fidelity.

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FALSE

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Health education continues to be a high priority in the majority of elementary schools in the United States.

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FALSE

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Teacher effectiveness, or ineffectiveness, has been proven to significantly affect student achievement.

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TRUE

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Protective factors can help reduce the effects of stress and increase the ability to avoid risks.

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TRUE

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Students who report a stronger attachment to school are just as likely to engage in extracurricular activities as other students.

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FALSE

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Sexual behavior is not affected by communication between parents and their children.

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FALSE

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Teachers do not have the time to communicate with parents, and research shows that most parents are not concerned with what teachers are doing in the classroom.

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FALSE

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A less common instructional format used to meet the needs of students with learning or developmental disabilities is individualized instruction.

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TRUE

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The major problem associated with direct instructional approaches is fragmentation of instructional time.

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TRUE

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It is important to restate a student's question if inappropriate language is used rather than chastise the student for the choice of words.

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TRUE

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Controversy in a school district can be handled most effectively by anticipating the potential for a negative reaction.

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TRUE

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In Boundary Breaking, an activity to help students connect with one another, students sit in a large circle discussing a particular academic topic.

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FALSE

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The health behaviors of parents are directly related to the health risks of their children.

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TRUE

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Positive dependence is one of the common elements of cooperative learning groups and activities.

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FALSE

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One problem associated with the use of correlated instruction is that the instructor may be met with resistance from parents, teachers, administrators, or students.

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TRUE

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It is appropriate to allow students to discuss their own sexual behaviors to facilitate healthy ideas about sexuality.

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FALSE

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When students ask, "Is it normal for kids my age to . . .," they are really asking you for permission.

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TRUE

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Teachers' reactions to student's questions about their health are not as important as the actual responses they give.

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FALSE

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Round-Robin, Corners, Numbered Heads Together, and Team Word Webbing are examples of cooperative learning strategies.

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TRUE

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Cooperative learning is not one of the instructional approaches used by educators in elementary and middle schools.

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FALSE

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In discipline-specific approaches to instruction, health issues are addressed in discrete blocks of instructional time.

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TRUE

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When parents are engaged in their student's education, achievement gains occur regardless of socioeconomic status or education level of parents.

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TRUE

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School connectedness is strongly associated with regular school attendance and better grades.

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TRUE

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Drowning is the leading cause of injury death for ages 1 to 4 years.

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TRUE

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Contrary to common belief, most statistics show risk-taking for females at a similar level to that of males.

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FALSE

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Safety instruction for younger students must focus on practicing of skills, not just hearing about them.

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TRUE

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The majority of playground injuries occur in city parks.

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FALSE

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Adult supervision is a key to drowning prevention.

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TRUE

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About 75 percent of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke detectors.

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FALSE

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Poisonings are classified as either intentional or unintentional.

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TRUE

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Three steps recommended for keeping young people safe include prevent injury events, prevent injury when events occur, and prevent disability when injury occurs.

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TRUE

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According to the National Injury Prevention Foundation, elementary school children enjoy learning new responsibilities and to influence family members and peers.

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TRUE

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It is okay for children younger than 12 years to ride in the front seat as long as they are in a car seat and/or wearing a seat belt.

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FALSE

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More than 80% of the fireworks-related injuries occur in children younger than 15 years of age.

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FALSE

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Public health professionals believe child safety seat laws should be strengthened.

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TRUE

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Three out of four vehicle-occupant deaths among children 14 and younger involve a drunk driver.

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FALSE

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Recent data on teaching about safety and unintentional injury prevention shows encouraging trends.

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FALSE

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Taking risks is a part of growing up.

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TRUE

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Establishing a social environment that promotes safety and prevents unintentional injuries is recommended by the CDC as a strategy to prevent unintentional injuries.

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TRUE

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Deaths from fires and burns are the third leading cause of fatal home injury.

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TRUE

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As students grow older, peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors becomes a strong motivator.

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TRUE

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Lower levels of parental education make poor children less likely to use protective gear such as bike helmets.

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TRUE

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Children living in poverty have a greater risk of almost every type of injury than non poor children do.

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TRUE

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In general, schools are safe places.

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TRUE

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A teacher should not wait to see if things improve for a child before making a report to child services.

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TRUE

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Lack of medical care for a child is a sign of neglect.

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TRUE

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In the 1990s, school violence affected mostly white students or students in suburban schools.

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FALSE

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Segregating aggressive or antisocial students into separate groups has been proven to reduce criminal behavior.

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FALSE

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Incidents of targeted violence at schools are typically impulsive.

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FALSE

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It is appropriate for the teacher to ask a child if he or she is telling the truth after a disclosure of abuse.

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FALSE

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African American and Hispanic youth are more likely to become involved in violence than are youth of other race or ethnic groups.

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FALSE

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Research has confirmed that maltreated children have a distorted view of their environment.

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TRUE

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Children who witness chronic violence tend to exhibit poor concentration and short attention spans.

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TRUE

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Weapon-related injuries in schools have increased dramatically over the past decade.

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FALSE

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Many school communities underestimate the prevalence and consequences of bullying.

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TRUE

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Most youth who participate in violent behavior will never be arrested for a violent crime.

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TRUE

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People who watch violence in the media are more likely than their counterparts to behave violently.

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TRUE

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In the school setting, most attackers engaged in some behavior prior to the incident that caused adults to express concern that the student needed help.

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TRUE

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Children who experience frequent yelling or other aggressive acts in their homes begin to believe that such behavior is acceptable.

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TRUE

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Trying juvenile offenders in adult courts reduces the likelihood that they will commit more crimes.

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FALSE

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Teachers should have evidence of child abuse before they report it to the local child protective services agency.

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FALSE

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Cyberbullying is particularly concerning because messages and images can be distributed very quickly to wide audiences.

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TRUE

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Scare-tactics based on pictures or videos depicting violence scenes or consequences have been proven as an effective strategy for deterring youth violence.

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FALSE

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