Question 1

The most violent setting in Canadian society today is the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is a common psychological consequence of victimization from a sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive behaviour 
B) social promiscuity 
C) chronic depression 
D) quick recovery 
A) obsessive-compulsive behaviour 
B) social promiscuity 
C) chronic depression 
D) quick recovery C

Question 3

Over half of all homicides occur among people who know each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Physical abuse at home contributes to the increase of street children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Jill's husband slapped her because his laundry was not folded.Jill feels guilty for not folding the laundry and will try extra hard to make sure this never happens again.What phase in the cycle of violence is this?

Accepted Answer

A) tension building 
B) acute battering 
C) remorse/reconciliation 
D) chronic battering 
A) tension building 
B) acute battering 
C) remorse/reconciliation 
D) chronic battering

Question 6

Which of the following best describes Phase Three of the cycle of violence?

Accepted Answer

A) The woman can no longer predict the violent acts. 
B) The batterer swears he will never be violent again. 
C) Minor battering occurs, but the woman becomes more nurturant. 
D) The woman is intent on anticipating spouse's needs in order to avoid abuse. 
A) The woman can no longer predict the violent acts. 
B) The batterer swears he will never be violent again. 
C) Minor battering occurs, but the woman becomes more nurturant. 
D) The woman is intent on anticipating spouse's needs in order to avoid abuse.

Question 7

Domestic assaults are more likely in a relationship of less than 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Psychological assaults on children are a form of child abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true about violence against older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) The victim is usually male. 
B) Four percent of older adults over 65, living alone, experienced some form of abuse in the last 12 months. 
C) The perpetrator is a stranger. 
D) It has been a long-standing issue that we have finally resolved. 
A) The victim is usually male. 
B) Four percent of older adults over 65, living alone, experienced some form of abuse in the last 12 months. 
C) The perpetrator is a stranger. 
D) It has been a long-standing issue that we have finally resolved.

Question 10

An acquaintance on campus is sexually assaulted at a frat party.Your friend comments that she was basically asking for it,going to a "place like that." This is an example of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) minimization 
B) blaming the victim 
C) trivialization 
D) the "boys will be boys" assumption 
A) minimization 
B) blaming the victim 
C) trivialization 
D) the "boys will be boys" assumption

Question 11

Lately,Tanya never knows when her husband will erupt and start beating her.Which phase of the cycle of violence is this?

Accepted Answer

A) tension building 
B) acute battering 
C) remorse/reconciliation 
D) chronic battering 
A) tension building 
B) acute battering 
C) remorse/reconciliation 
D) chronic battering

Question 12

The assumption that sexual assault of women is rare because official crime statistics show very few sexual assaults reported is an example of minimization.

Accepted Answer

The assumption that sexual assault of wo

Question 13

Sheila is attacked while walking home from the library one night.After screaming and causing a scene,her assailant fled the scene.What is the next step Sheila should take?

Accepted Answer

A) notify the authorities of the attack 
B) go home and lock the doors 
C) write a letter to campus security about poor lighting 
D) call a friend 
A) notify the authorities of the attack 
B) go home and lock the doors 
C) write a letter to campus security about poor lighting 
D) call a friend

Question 14

Verbal putdowns and degrading gestures are examples of psychological violence.

Accepted Answer

Yes, verbal putdowns and degrading gestu

Question 15

The least common form of homicide in Canada is _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) fire 
B) strangulation 
C) beating 
D) shooting 
A) fire 
B) strangulation 
C) beating 
D) shooting

Question 16

Kailey has decided that she does not want to become a victim of sexual assault,so she decides to take measures to avoid becoming exploited.Which of the following measures may provide Kailey with some protection?

Accepted Answer

A) taking a yoga class to become more flexible 
B) purchasing a small dog to guard her home 
C) taking a self-defence course 
D) wearing more conservative clothing 
A) taking a yoga class to become more flexible 
B) purchasing a small dog to guard her home 
C) taking a self-defence course 
D) wearing more conservative clothing

Question 17

Over two million people lose their lives annually to violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Phase 3 of the circle of violence theory is sometimes referred to as the "honeymoon" period.

Accepted Answer

Phase 3 of the circle of violence theory

Question 19

Which of the following can be said about violence in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadians are less likely to take precautions against crime when going out. 
B) Violence does not flare up among ethnic groups in Canada. 
C) In 1997, 80% of Canadians thought that violence had increased. 
D) The Canadian government is doing enough to combat violence in our country. 
A) Canadians are less likely to take precautions against crime when going out. 
B) Violence does not flare up among ethnic groups in Canada. 
C) In 1997, 80% of Canadians thought that violence had increased. 
D) The Canadian government is doing enough to combat violence in our country.

Question 20

Victims of youth violence are usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) elementary aged children (6-12) 
B) younger youth (12-17) 
C) older youth (18-21) 
D) adults 25 and over 
A) elementary aged children (6-12) 
B) younger youth (12-17) 
C) older youth (18-21) 
D) adults 25 and over

Exam 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury

The most violent setting in Canadian society today is the family.

Which of the following is a common psychological consequence of victimization from a sexual assault?

Over half of all homicides occur among people who know each other.

Physical abuse at home contributes to the increase of street children.

Jill's husband slapped her because his laundry was not folded.Jill feels guilty for not folding the laundry and will try extra hard to make sure this never happens again.What phase in the cycle of violence is this?

Which of the following best describes Phase Three of the cycle of violence?

Domestic assaults are more likely in a relationship of less than 2 years.

Psychological assaults on children are a form of child abuse.

Which of the following is true about violence against older adults?

An acquaintance on campus is sexually assaulted at a frat party.Your friend comments that she was basically asking for it,going to a "place like that." This is an example of ____________.

Lately,Tanya never knows when her husband will erupt and start beating her.Which phase of the cycle of violence is this?

The assumption that sexual assault of women is rare because official crime statistics show very few sexual assaults reported is an example of minimization.

Sheila is attacked while walking home from the library one night.After screaming and causing a scene,her assailant fled the scene.What is the next step Sheila should take?

Verbal putdowns and degrading gestures are examples of psychological violence.

The least common form of homicide in Canada is _______________.

Kailey has decided that she does not want to become a victim of sexual assault,so she decides to take measures to avoid becoming exploited.Which of the following measures may provide Kailey with some protection?

Over two million people lose their lives annually to violence.

Phase 3 of the circle of violence theory is sometimes referred to as the "honeymoon" period.

Which of the following can be said about violence in Canada?

Victims of youth violence are usually ________.

Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living

Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health

Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors

A: Focus on Spiritual Health

Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance

Eating for Optimal Health and Performance

Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance

Focus on Body Image

Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and

Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Responsibly and Refraining From

Understanding Illicit Drugs

A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep

Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer

Controlling Risk for Infectious and Non-Infectious Conditions

A: Focus on Diabetes

Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment

Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services

Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death

Focus on Financial Health

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