Which of the following is one of the five domains of risk factors for youth gang involvement?

• A. Individual
• B. Friendship
• C. Education
• D. Neighborhood

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is that risk factors for youth gang involvement are organized into five broad domains, one of which is the Individual domain. The Individual domain focuses on personal characteristics and experiences inside the youth—things like early conduct problems, impulsivity, mental health factors, and attitudes toward violence—that can raise the likelihood of getting involved in gangs. This makes it the best fit among the options because it is the domain name itself.

The other options point to factors that fit under different domains in the common framework: friendship relates to peers or social connections, education aligns with the school domain, and neighborhood reflects community context. While these areas influence risk, they are facets within those broader domains rather than the domain name itself.