In this chapter, you will be learning about violent behaviors. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current understanding of how violent behaviors affect a person’s health and well-being.

Health Concepts to Understand

1. Do you consider intimidating a friend or spreading rumors about a classmate examples of violent behavior?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you think harassment and hazing are types of bullying?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Do you think there is ever a good reason to behave like a bully?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Are you aware of strategies you can use to respond to and stop bullying?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you avoid using fake screen names online?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you only say things to someone online that you would be willing to say in person?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Are you aware of strategies you can use to respond to cyberbullying?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you believe that all types of abuse are wrong, no matter who is committing the abuse and who is being abused?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. If your school has a violence-prevention program, do you follow the rules of the program?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Are you aware of community resources to help reduce gang violence?

    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Do you celebrate differences in others and encourage other people to do the same?

    1. Yes
    2. No
12. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
13. Total Yes:
    
    
14. Total No: 
    
    
15. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more you understand the effects of violent behaviors. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” Think about how you can increase your understanding of issues in these areas.