Question 1

As indicated in the text, upwards of _____ percent of students report bringing weapons to school on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Since 1972, dropout rates have remained the highest for _____.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, dropout rates have consistently been highest for Hispanic and Latino students since 1972.

Question 3

In a few mostly inner-city neighborhood high schools, the high school completion rate is _____ percent or less.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

The primary agent of socialization in the United States is the _____.

Accepted Answer

While all of these options can play a role in socialization, schools are the primary agent of socialization in the United States. Children spend a significant portion of their day in school, interacting with teachers and peers and learning social norms and values. Schools also provide a structured environment for the development of social skills and relationships. While other agents of socialization may have a significant impact, none play as central a role as schools.

Question 5

Today, more than 90 percent of the school-age population attends school, compared with
_____ percent in 1890.

Accepted Answer

In 1890, only 7% of the school-age population attended school.

Question 6

During the 1950s, research by Albert Cohen indicated that delinquency was a phenomenon of working-class students who were poorly equipped to function academically.Cohen referred to this phenomenon as a failure to live up to _____.

Accepted Answer

The term "measuring rods" used by Cohen refers to the standards, values, and expectations of the middle class. Cohen argued that working-class youths experienced a cultural clash between their own values and those of the middle class, which resulted in their failure to live up to middle-class measuring rods, and subsequently, their involvement in delinquent behaviors. The other options (A, B, and D) are not relevant to Cohen's theory of delinquency.

Question 7

Used in a number of school systems nationwide, _____ is a program focused on social and emotional development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Used in a number of school systems...

Question 8

Surveys show that about ______percent of schools use one or more security cameras.

Accepted Answer

A survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2015-2016 found that approximately 50% of public schools used security cameras. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 9

_____ refers to dividing students into groups according to their ability and achievement levels.

Accepted Answer

Tracking refers to dividing students into groups according to their ability and achievement levels. This practice has been criticized for perpetuating inequality and limiting opportunities for students who are placed in lower tracks.

Question 10

Which federal agency has developed a profile of school shootings and school shooters?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Secret Service has developed a profile of school shootings and school shooters through their Safe School Initiative, which was launched in response to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. The initiative analyzed past school shootings and interviewed school attackers to identify warning signs and potential threats.

Question 11

In Wolfgang's chronic offenders study, what percent graduated from high
School?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang's chronic offenders study found that 9% of the offenders graduated from high school.

Question 12

Surveys indicate that _____ percent of teachers have been victims of crimes in schools.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surveys indicate that _____ percent of teachers...

Question 13

According to the text, it is now estimated that one out of _____ children are unprepared when they enter kindergarten.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "Today, it is estimated that one out of every five children is unprepared when he or she enters kindergarten." Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 14

The first, and best-known intervention program to reduce bullying among schoolchildren was
Launched in _____.

Accepted Answer

The first and best-known intervention program to reduce bullying among schoolchildren was launched in Norway. It was called the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and was developed in the 1980s by Norwegian psychologist Dan Olweus.

Question 15

Crime in schools reflects the patterns of antisocial behavior existing _____.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that crime in schools often reflects the patterns of antisocial behavior existing in the surrounding neighborhood. This is because students bring their social and cultural influences to school with them, which can contribute to the manifestation of certain types of criminal behavior. Therefore, the correct answer is C, reflecting the impact of the surrounding community on crime in schools.

Question 16

Researchers commonly find that _____ is a stronger predictor of delinquency than such personal variables as economic class membership or peer group relations.

Accepted Answer

School failure has been found to be a stronger predictor of delinquency than personal variables like economic class membership or peer group relations. This could be because academic failure increases the risk of academic frustration and disengagement, which can lead to involvement in delinquent activities. Heredity and race have been found to have little to no correlation with delinquency, and while IQ has shown some association with delinquent behavior, it is not as strong as school failure.

Question 17

According to the text, the latest data tells us that more than _____ percent of school-aged children report being bullied at least once in the past year.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that the latest data reveals that "more than 60 percent of school-aged children report being bullied at least once in the past year." Therefore, the correct answer is C) 60.

Question 18

Students living in low-income families are approximately _____ times more likely to drop out than their peers from high-income families.

Accepted Answer

Students living in low-income families are approximately four times more likely to drop out than their peers from high-income families.

Question 19

Research shows that the _____ is one of the most important predictors of campus crime and violence.

Accepted Answer

School climate, including factors such as social connectedness, sense of safety, and positive relationships with adults, has been found to have a significant impact on the likelihood of campus crime and violence. A negative school climate can contribute to a higher risk of incidents, while a positive climate can help prevent them. Parental involvement, gang membership, and standardized testing have not been consistently linked to campus crime and violence.

Question 20

Those who fail to meet expected levels of school achievement are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

Underachievers are individuals who fail to meet expected levels of school achievement. "Failures" is a derogatory term and "truants" refers specifically to students who skip school without a valid excuse. "Latch-key kids" refers to children who come home to an empty house after school because their parents are still at work.

Quiz 10: Schools and Delinquency