PAR Exam Study Guide – Sequel: Questions And
Detailed Solutions
Describe the relationship between past experiences and youths behavior
Right Ans - substance abuse, mental health problems, impaired social
relationships, suicide, delinquency
The goal of PAR is Right Ans - maintain safety and order
Describe the types of environments most juvenile justice youth grow up in
Right Ans - rejected by their parents; grow up in homes with considerable
conflict; inadequately supervised; witnessing of violence
Name the five levels of needs according to Maslow Right Ans -
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
Physiological Right Ans - food, water, air, sleep
Safety Right Ans - shelter, protection from harm
Love and Belonging Right Ans - to love, be loved and accepted by others
Esteem Right Ans - to feel good about oneself, confidence, respect
Cognitive Development Right Ans - Brain development, the ability to learn
more complex things
Social Development Right Ans - The ability to form relationships and get
along with others
Emotional Development Right Ans - The ability to manage ones emotions
and think realistically
Describe the relationship between unmet needs and youths behavior Right
Ans - distrustful, hostile and aggressive toward care givers.
, Define Trauma Right Ans - The personal experience of interpersonal
violence including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss and/or
the witnessing of violence, terrorism and disasters
Define stress response Right Ans - The body's rapid and automatic switch
into high gear; fight or flight
What are some triggers that stem from trauma Right Ans - Smells, tone of
voice, time of day, certain touch, small spaces, lighting, color, decorations
Reactions of adolescents suffering from unmet needs and trauma triggers
Right Ans - Anger, rage, running, avoidance, dangerous re-enactment,
recklessness, protective aggression, shame, guilt and revenge.
Define stress Right Ans - The reaction given by the body and mind to
particular events that may be difficult, demanding and threatening.
Examples of internal stress factors Right Ans - irresponsible behavior; poor
health habits; negative attitudes and feelings; unrealistic expectations;
perfectionism; worries; troubling thoughts; memories
Examples of external stress factors Right Ans - The state of the world,
country or community which you belong; unpredictable events, environment
which you live or work, work itself, family
Identify examples of stress that youth experience Right Ans - Breakup with
boyfriend/girlfriend; serious illness or injury of family member; increased
arguments with parents/between parents; change in parents financial status;
centered around home and school
Define conflict Right Ans - A struggle between parties who disagree;
struggle within oneself having two opinions or pressed to make a decision;
when peace and harmony are threatened.
How does stress contribute to the development of a conflict Right Ans - The
higher the stress the higher the potential for a conflict.
The five phases of the crisis development model Right Ans - Warning;
escalation; crisis; de-escalation; recovery
Detailed Solutions
Describe the relationship between past experiences and youths behavior
Right Ans - substance abuse, mental health problems, impaired social
relationships, suicide, delinquency
The goal of PAR is Right Ans - maintain safety and order
Describe the types of environments most juvenile justice youth grow up in
Right Ans - rejected by their parents; grow up in homes with considerable
conflict; inadequately supervised; witnessing of violence
Name the five levels of needs according to Maslow Right Ans -
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
Physiological Right Ans - food, water, air, sleep
Safety Right Ans - shelter, protection from harm
Love and Belonging Right Ans - to love, be loved and accepted by others
Esteem Right Ans - to feel good about oneself, confidence, respect
Cognitive Development Right Ans - Brain development, the ability to learn
more complex things
Social Development Right Ans - The ability to form relationships and get
along with others
Emotional Development Right Ans - The ability to manage ones emotions
and think realistically
Describe the relationship between unmet needs and youths behavior Right
Ans - distrustful, hostile and aggressive toward care givers.
, Define Trauma Right Ans - The personal experience of interpersonal
violence including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss and/or
the witnessing of violence, terrorism and disasters
Define stress response Right Ans - The body's rapid and automatic switch
into high gear; fight or flight
What are some triggers that stem from trauma Right Ans - Smells, tone of
voice, time of day, certain touch, small spaces, lighting, color, decorations
Reactions of adolescents suffering from unmet needs and trauma triggers
Right Ans - Anger, rage, running, avoidance, dangerous re-enactment,
recklessness, protective aggression, shame, guilt and revenge.
Define stress Right Ans - The reaction given by the body and mind to
particular events that may be difficult, demanding and threatening.
Examples of internal stress factors Right Ans - irresponsible behavior; poor
health habits; negative attitudes and feelings; unrealistic expectations;
perfectionism; worries; troubling thoughts; memories
Examples of external stress factors Right Ans - The state of the world,
country or community which you belong; unpredictable events, environment
which you live or work, work itself, family
Identify examples of stress that youth experience Right Ans - Breakup with
boyfriend/girlfriend; serious illness or injury of family member; increased
arguments with parents/between parents; change in parents financial status;
centered around home and school
Define conflict Right Ans - A struggle between parties who disagree;
struggle within oneself having two opinions or pressed to make a decision;
when peace and harmony are threatened.
How does stress contribute to the development of a conflict Right Ans - The
higher the stress the higher the potential for a conflict.
The five phases of the crisis development model Right Ans - Warning;
escalation; crisis; de-escalation; recovery