Question 1

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. 
B)  It is a goal-directed, hostile form of self-assertion. 
C)  It is defined as occasional or rare behavior. 
D)  It is often related to substance abuse. 
A)  It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. 
B)  It is a goal-directed, hostile form of self-assertion. 
C)  It is defined as occasional or rare behavior. 
D)  It is often related to substance abuse. A

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the remorse/reconciliation phase, the batterer tries to teach his spouse a lesson by inflicting severe pain. 
B)  Most women can break the cycle without outside intervention. 
C)  The cycle involves a tension-building phase during which the worst battering occurs. 
D)  This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships. 
A)  In the remorse/reconciliation phase, the batterer tries to teach his spouse a lesson by inflicting severe pain. 
B)  Most women can break the cycle without outside intervention. 
C)  The cycle involves a tension-building phase during which the worst battering occurs. 
D)  This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships. D

Question 3

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression. 
B)  violence. 
C)  stalking. 
D)  terrorism. 
A)  aggression. 
B)  violence. 
C)  stalking. 
D)  terrorism. C

Question 4

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  helping community members develop self-esteem. 
B)  improving community-based support and treatment for victims. 
C)  promoting tolerance and acceptance. 
D)  discouraging family planning programs. 
A)  helping community members develop self-esteem. 
B)  improving community-based support and treatment for victims. 
C)  promoting tolerance and acceptance. 
D)  discouraging family planning programs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse. 
B)  sexual assault. 
C)  domestic violence. 
D)  neglect. 
A)  abuse. 
B)  sexual assault. 
C)  domestic violence. 
D)  neglect.

Question 6

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

Accepted Answer

A)  there are too many prisons. 
B)  sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive. 
C)  prisoners serve their full sentences and may complete training programs while incarcerated. 
D)  prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early. 
A)  there are too many prisons. 
B)  sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive. 
C)  prisoners serve their full sentences and may complete training programs while incarcerated. 
D)  prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.

Question 7

Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  irrational fears. 
B)  academic problems or failure. 
C)  anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide. 
D)  enhanced self-esteem. 
A)  irrational fears. 
B)  academic problems or failure. 
C)  anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide. 
D)  enhanced self-esteem.

Question 9

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic violence. 
B)  spousal violence. 
C)  intentional violence. 
D)  intimate partner violence. 
A)  domestic violence. 
B)  spousal violence. 
C)  intentional violence. 
D)  intimate partner violence.

Question 10

Differences in political beliefs do not appear to be a factor that contributes to violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic violence. 
B)  spousal violence. 
C)  intentional violence. 
D)  intimate partner violence. 
A)  domestic violence. 
B)  spousal violence. 
C)  intentional violence. 
D)  intimate partner violence.

Question 12

A tendency toward violent acts based on prejudice and discrimination is

Accepted Answer

A)  bias. 
B)  harassment. 
C)  ethnoviolence. 
D)  assault. 
A)  bias. 
B)  harassment. 
C)  ethnoviolence. 
D)  assault.

Question 13

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

Accepted Answer

A)  economic stability. 
B)  marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  tobacco use. 
D)  moving to an unfamiliar area. 
A)  economic stability. 
B)  marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  tobacco use. 
D)  moving to an unfamiliar area.

Question 14

Hate crimes can occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional injuries. 
B)  unintentional injuries. 
C)  reported injuries. 
D)  criminal acts. 
A)  intentional injuries. 
B)  unintentional injuries. 
C)  reported injuries. 
D)  criminal acts.

Question 16

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is

Accepted Answer

A)  assault. 
B)  child abuse. 
C)  neglect. 
D)  abandonment. 
A)  assault. 
B)  child abuse. 
C)  neglect. 
D)  abandonment.

Question 17

All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they have experienced violence in their life. 
B)  they are socially isolated. 
C)  their socioeconomic status is low. 
D)  they have a healthy self-image. 
A)  they have experienced violence in their life. 
B)  they are socially isolated. 
C)  their socioeconomic status is low. 
D)  they have a healthy self-image.

Question 18

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves and less care is needed. 
B)  They have limited financial resources. 
C)  They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first. 
D)  They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home. 
A)  They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves and less care is needed. 
B)  They have limited financial resources. 
C)  They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first. 
D)  They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about stalking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can occur online. 
B)  It is uncommon on college campuses. 
C)  It is does not include threats. 
D)  It typically occurs at random. 
A)  It can occur online. 
B)  It is uncommon on college campuses. 
C)  It is does not include threats. 
D)  It typically occurs at random.

Question 20

Which of the following is a social factor that contributes to sexual violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overdramatization of the situation 
B)  Showing compassion for victims 
C)  Blaming the victim 
D)  Women sharing in the planning and cost of dates 
A)  Overdramatization of the situation 
B)  Showing compassion for victims 
C)  Blaming the victim 
D)  Women sharing in the planning and cost of dates

Exam 6: Preventing Violence and Injury

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?

Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

Differences in political beliefs do not appear to be a factor that contributes to violence.

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

A tendency toward violent acts based on prejudice and discrimination is

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

Hate crimes can occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is

All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

Which of the following is true about stalking?

Which of the following is a social factor that contributes to sexual violence?

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