30 Questions
According to Burton (2007:2), South African children are only victims of violence, not perpetrators.
False
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with youth violence in South Africa, according to Burton (2007:3)?
Lack of access to education
According to Ward (in Burton 2007:6), children who have attitudes that favour deviant behaviour are less prone to aggression.
False
What percentage of male arrestees under the age of 20 tested positive for drug use, according to a recent study mentioned in the text?
65%
What is the chronic offender likely to do after leaving school?
Take a low-status job with an erratic work record
At what age does a child with antisocial behavior typically exhibit traits observed in persistent offenders?
Age 8
Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with youth misbehavior?
Close parent-child relationship
What is the association between deviant behavior and general antisocial behavior patterns?
Deviant behavior tends to be associated with general antisocial behavior patterns
According to Siegel and Welsh (2009), what tends to happen to parental effectiveness when children exhibit problem behavior?
It tends to be undermined
What are the three paths of antisocial behavior that may lead to a delinquent career according to Loeber?
Conflict pathway, covert pathway, overt pathway
According to Bartol and Bartol (2005), what is strongly associated with youth misbehavior?
Inconsistent parental discipline
What has physical abuse by parents been linked to, according to the text?
Increased risk of the children becoming violent offenders in later life
Which of the following is a risk factor for becoming involved in criminal activity in disorganised communities?
Being raised in a community with high residential mobility
What is the role of adult criminals in the delinquent socialisation of youths in socially disorganised communities?
They often interact with and act as role models for delinquent youths
What is the significance of peer influence in the socialisation of children?
Peers exert a significant influence on the thoughts and actions of children as they mature and become integrated into society
What did the Cambridge Youth Survey reveal about criminal activity in a cross-national sample?
Early onset of criminal activity and the continuity of offending are present in a cross-national sample
Which of the following is NOT a predictor of serious delinquency according to the text?
Parental emotional support
What is the role of parental social support in discipline?
It promotes pro-social behavior
What are some community associated criminal risk factors mentioned in the text?
Poverty and unemployment
What is the relationship between poverty and adolescent violence, according to Bartol and Bartol?
Poverty is strongly linked to adolescent violence
According to South African research findings, which of the following is NOT a risk factor that contributes to juvenile offending?
Children who have good relationships with their stepfathers
What was a common problem among the youth who came into conflict with the law in the Inanda area near Durban, according to the Family Preservation Pilot Project study?
All of the above
According to Schiff and Louw's study, which of the following is a characteristic associated with youth misbehaviour?
All of the above
What risk factor is identified by Padayachee in relation to juvenile offending?
Lack of community involvement
According to the National Youth Risk Behaviour Survey, what percentage of females in Grades 8 and 11 reported binge drinking in the month preceding the survey?
18%
What is the most robust predictor of violent behavior among young people, according to a longitudinal study?
Previous violent behavior and current use of illicit drugs
What are the factors that contribute to criminal, delinquent, and violent behavior in young people?
A complex interaction of risk and protective factors in different environments and over time
What is the relationship between the number and intensity of risk factors and the likelihood of crime and aggression among young people?
As the number and intensity of risk factors increase, so does the likelihood of crime and aggression
What are the factors that protect high-risk youths from starting criminal careers?
Having a somewhat shy personality and having few friends at age eight
What did Farrington's study find about people who exhibit factors that predict the discontinuity of criminal offenses?
Some are able to remain non-offenders while others begin a criminal career and then later desist
"Identifying Risk Factors for Youth Misbehaviour and Violence in South Africa" - Test your knowledge on the various factors that contribute to youth misbehaviour and violence in South Africa, including poverty, inadequate schooling, parental conflict, and more. Explore the research findings and gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of these issues.
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