Author Question: Which of the following are possible reasons for an adolescent to join a gang? (Select all that ... (Read 47 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following are possible reasons for an adolescent to join a gang? (Select all that apply.)

a. Best protection from violence by others
b. Employment so dull in comparison
c. Friends all joined gangs (peer pressure)
d. More fun than going to work
e. Sense of belonging, family, and stability
f. Sheer excitement about being involved

Question 2

What conclusions concerning firearms in the United States can be drawn? (Select all that apply.)

a. No data support the assertion that gun-control laws decrease violence.
b. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among 10- to 19-year-olds.
c. Higher rates of family ownership of guns are associated with lower homicide rates.
d. Laws have prevented sales of assault weapons but not handguns.
e. Regulations concerning firearms are more restrictive in the United States than in other industrialized nations.
f. Zero-tolerance laws have decreased firearm violence in schools.