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Scholastic Choices Quiz - 12/2/16

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"Danger Behind the Wheel" Every day, _________ teens die from motor vehicle injuries.
A) 2
B) 20
C) 6
D) 1
"Danger Behind the Wheel" The majority of teen deaths from auto crashes occur during what part of the week?
A) weekdays before school
B) weekends
C) weekdays after school
D) Mondays
"Danger Behind the Wheel" What was Shelby doing when she got in the crash that killed her friends?
A) texting
B) putting on makeup
C) looking at her GPS
D) changing the music in the car
"Danger Behind the Wheel" What is the average amount of time your eyes are off the road when you text and drive?
A) 5 seconds
B) 2 minutes
C) 7 seconds
D) 3 minutes
"Danger Behind the Wheel" What is “naturalistic driving” research?
A) a method of driving that forces teens to learn the parts of the car first before ever getting behind the wheel
B) a method of learning how to drive in which instructors take students to rural areas to make sure they don't crash into obstacles
C) a system that teaches young drivers how to drive safely
D) a system where researchers equip real cars with cameras (to pick up on driver behavior) and other technologies that detect things like speed and acceleration
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" The hormone that your body releases during times of stress is called
A) oxytocin
B) dopamine
C) testosterone
D) adrenaline
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" Teenagers are more _______________ than adults, which means they are more likely to take unhealthy risks.
A) intelligent
B) impulsive
C) inclusive
D) sensitive
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" Which extreme sport is the leading cause of head and neck injuries?
A) rock climbing
B) skateboarding
C) MMA
D) motocross
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" The __________________ response is our body's way of protecting us when we are in danger.
A) fight or flight
B) fear
C) jealousy
D) stand and fight
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" Which of the following is NOT a body part that is affected by an adrenaline rush?
A) Brain
B) Adrenal Glands
C) Liver
D) Heart
"Should Teens Do Extreme Sports?" According to Sophie, teens should be allowed to participate in extreme sports because
A) extreme sports can lead to empowerment
B) the adrenaline rush you receive from participating in an extreme sport is a healthier rush than you might experience with drugs or alcohol
C) extreme sports can teach participants life skills like patience and self-control
D) all of the above statements are correct
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage to participating in extreme sports?
A) Injuries can stop teens from further participation in school activities and sports
B) Risk taking can become addictive
C) The body can become well-nourished by pushing itself to its limits
D) An injury from an extreme sports accident can result in disturbances in growth plates, leading to major lifelong consequences
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" The people most likely to hurt you online are
A) criminals
B) strangers
C) salespeople
D) friends and family
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" The best way to protect your online reputation is
A) contact Google to have items removed
B) create an alias
C) ignore the problem
D) delete and deactivate all of your accounts
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" ______________ recognition technology can comb through online photos and match them to other photos.
A) internet
B) identity
C) online
D) facial
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" When people engage in negative behavior in large numbers, they experience a(n) _______________ of responsibility.
A) sense
B) diffusion
C) absence
D) increase
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" The article states, "Research has shown that for every one adult who has his or her identity stolen, up to 35 young people do." Why do crooks prey on kids and teens when it comes to identity theft?
A) Their financial records are completely clean, meaning thieves can easily pile up thousands of dollars of debt in their names
B) They are clueless when it comes to protecting themselves online, making them much easier targets than adults
C) They have usually have public profiles, therefore making it easier to access their information
D) None of the above answers are correct
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" Anyone can become a viral meme.
True
False
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" If I were hacked, I would know.
True
False
"Could Your Face Go Viral?" John Suler, author of Psychology of the Digital Age, writes, "A post pushes a button that's sensitive to them, and they make the person who posted it a scapegoat." Using context clues, what do you think a scapegoat is?
A) A person who pushes the blame to others
B) A person well-known for spreading rumors online
C) A person that has no intention of harming another person