Exam 24: Preventing Violence and Abuse

Primary aggression would be more likely to be triggered by an event than reactive aggression.

Which of the following are common characteristics of a child abuser?

The typical age range for gang members is between

Which of the following is an example of the remorse/reconciliation phase of the cycle of violence?

A death that results from the intent to injure or kill is a homicide.

Which form of violence has the ability to affect the U.S. economy, travel, security measures, and military operations?

Jill's husband slapped her hard in the face because his laundry was not folded and put away when he got home. Jill feels guilty for not finishing the laundry earlier in the day. Which phase in the cycle of violence are they in when Jill vows to make sure she doesn't make this mistake again?

International terrorism occurs when

Gang violence is a form of collective violence.

The presence of a gun in the home doubles the risk of a homicide occurring in that location.

If a friend confided that she was forced to have sex and did not consent, this is an example of

Describe four behaviors that can be used to protect yourself against an attack when you are outside alone.

Bias-related crimes are sometimes referred to as ethnoviolence.

The most common perpetrator in child maltreatment cases are underpaid and overworked caregivers.

Aggression is most likely to occur during times of stress, such as the ending of a relationship.

Sexual harassment always involves a person in power and a situation in which sex is used for control over the victim.

Child abusers are most likely to be a

A course of conduct directed at a person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear, such as repeated following, written or verbal contact, or implied or explicit threats is

Which of the following statements about marital rape is True?

Social networking sites can't be connected to any incidents of violence or stalking.