Identify and describe the two major categories of risk. Give some examples of each

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Students should cite:

• Biological risk (events before, during, or after birth that increase the likelihood of developmental problems). Examples: birth-defect-related teratogens; alcohol or drugs used by the mother; maternal diseases such as rubella, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS.
• Environmental risk (dangers in the environment in which a child develops). Examples: poverty, abusive people, caregivers who smoke.

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Compare and contrast a risk versus opportunity approaches to adolescent development and describe the functions of developmental assets. Describe an example of intervention strategies that could be used in a culturally-relevant youth development program

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In Between Shades of Gray (Sepetys, 2011), sixteen-year-old Lina Srulik and her family are deported to a___________ ___________ in Siberia

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What was the name of the meal program that provide food to families who are unable to provide adequate food?

a. National School Lunch Act b. United Way Lunch Program Act c. Reduce and Free Lunch Act d. Child Welfare and Lunch Act

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Bullies often have a hostile perceptual bias that causes them to see hostile intent in ordinary social interactions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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