Which of the following increase the likelihood of violence? (Select all that apply)

drug abuse
attending afterschool stress management classes
seeing violence done to others
being in an environment where violent behavior is tolerated

1 answer

The factors that increase the likelihood of violence among the options you've provided are:

  1. Drug abuse - Substance abuse can impair judgment and increase aggression, leading to a higher likelihood of violent behavior.
  2. Seeing violence done to others - Exposure to violence can normalize aggressive behavior and desensitize individuals to its impact, which can increase the likelihood of committing violence.
  3. Being in an environment where violent behavior is tolerated - If violent actions are accepted or overlooked in a community or setting, individuals may be more inclined to engage in such behaviors themselves.

Attending afterschool stress management classes would generally not increase the likelihood of violence; rather, it would likely help in reducing it by providing skills to manage stress and emotions effectively.

So, the correct answers are:

  • Drug abuse
  • Seeing violence done to others
  • Being in an environment where violent behavior is tolerated