Exam 10: Be on the Right Side Prevent Violence

Americans dislike Muslims more than any other religious group. Yet Muslim Americans are the most likely of all religious groups to disavow individual attacks against civilians.

What are safe haven laws?

Define genocide.

Match the level of the social-ecological model of violence prevention to the appropriate description. -Relationship/interpersonal level

Match the level of the social-ecological model of violence prevention to the appropriate description. -Individual level

Match the level of the social-ecological model of violence prevention to the appropriate description. -Community level

What is the most common reason cited for people killing others?

Research shows that there is a relationship between firearms and violence, such that the more guns there are in a household the more likely there is to be a gun-related homicide.

Which of the following countries have more guns per person than the United States?

Many people believe that the ability to carry a concealed handgun both makes them safer and reduces crime. Does the research support this belief?

Match the level of the social-ecological model of violence prevention to the appropriate description. -Societal level

You are at a party and there is alcohol. What is the best way to avoid having a date rape drug put in your drink?

Because of the number of firearms among the general population, police officers have to be prepared for the worst when confronting a suspect. They must make split-second decisions about how to react. This means that an unexpected movement can be mistaken as someone reaching for a firearm even if the suspect turns out to be unarmed. There are many cases where officers rush into volatile situations and save people's lives. These instances are less likely to be reported in the press than the use of excess force.