What are some of the risk factors and reasons for joining a gang?

What will be an ideal response?


Some of the risk factors include being male, being Hispanic or African American, and having aggressive tendencies.
Reasons include wanting to gain social acceptance and friendship, wanting protection, seeking an identity, trying to
improve self-esteem, and wanting money.

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What is a particular concern when using hypnosis with clients who have dissociative disorders?

a. It may cause severe trauma for the client. b. It may result in further repression of emotions and memories. c. It may create personalities in suggestible clients. d. It may uncover too many hidden personalities.

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Women are more likely than men to use communication to do which of the following?

a. Keep from getting pushed around. b. Achieve status in a group. c. Challenge others. d. Establish connections with others.

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Which of the following is a MYTH about sexual orientation?

a. Sexual orientation develops as the result of a complex interplay of biological and psychosocial factors. b. Homosexuality is not a mental disorder or emotional problem. c. There are true bisexuals—people who are attracted sexually to both men and women. d. Homosexuality is mostly about physical attraction and involves few emotional, romantic, or affectionate feelings.

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At a recent birthday party that your daughter attended, she received a bag of colorful plastic toys. There were several animals, a few cars, and people. After you opened the bag, your daughter started playing with them

After a few minutes, you noticed that she was putting them into groups (e.g., animals, cars, people, etc.). What was she doing? a. sorting b. categorizing c. memorizing d. practicing fine motor skills

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