Which of the following statements is true of black boys and girls who come of age in distressed urban neighborhoods?
A. They are not likely to be aggressive.
B. They are not likely to be involved in interpersonal conflicts.
C. They are likely to develop a preoccupation with survival.
D. They are likely to not experience violence.
Answer: C
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__________ are heavily populated urban settlements characterized by poverty and lack of sanitation, clean water, electricity, or other services
a. Cities b. Suburbs c. Metropolises d. Slums
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a. education. b. strategy. c. reason. d. religion.