Burt is a child of an alcoholic father and mother with a history of depressive episodes. Yet he has a neighbor who has spent time teaching him to fish and to play chess, and in school Burt has shown a talent for math, which his teachers encourage. His skills and the supportive adults are examples of:
a. risk factors.
b. indicated preventive measures.
c. developmental assets.
d. both b and c
Question 2
The Santa Rita Coalition seeks to promote positive development of children and youth in their region. Based on the concept of developmental assets, how could they do that?
a. involving youth in prosocial community service
b. promoting community expressions of respect for youth
c. promoting ties between parents and schools
d. all of the above
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