Deck 6: Preventing Violence and Injury

Question 1

International terrorism occurs when

A) workers in a particular occupation lobby for unionization.
B) hostile actions are directed toward a citizen's or group's own government.
C) students picket on university campuses to protest global warming.
D) terrorist activities transcend national boundaries.

Answer 1

terrorist activities transcend national boundaries.

Question 2

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that

A) chronic drinkers are less likely than others to have histories of violent behavior.
B) users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequently than nonusers.
C) substance abuse can elevate a person's mood and thereby prevent a potential crime.
D) substance abuse markedly decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

Answer 2

users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequently than nonusers.

Question 3

A bias-motivated crime is

A) a hate crime.
B) intimate partner abuse.
C) a crime committed by a stranger.
D) a crime that was not reported to the police.

Answer 3

a hate crime.

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding homicides?

A) Homicides rates increase each year in the United States.
B) Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24.
C) Homicide rates are about the same among white and nonwhite ethnic groups.
D) Homicide rates in the United States have only been tracked since the 1980s.

Question 5

A tendency toward anger may be

A) simply a mood that will pass.
B) both physiological and related to family background.
C) a learned response that increases with age.
D) a trait of emotionally mature people.

Question 6

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT

A) poverty.
B) unemployment.
C) social support.
D) political differences.

Question 7

A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because

A) she fears retaliation against herself or her children.
B) she is financially independent.
C) she believes the situation will never change.
D) her cultural or religious beliefs allow divorce.

Question 8

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

A) objectifying women.
B) promoting open communication between men and women.
C) empowering women.
D) encouraging men to be respectful of women.

Question 9

Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

A) to gain a sense of self-worth.
B) to obtain economic security.
C) to have companionship, excitement, and a sense of belonging.
D) to impress friends who are not gang members.

Question 10

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

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

Question 11

All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT

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 12

Which of the following is true about primary aggression?

A) It will not result in the bodily harm of others.
B) It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.
C) It results from frustration with minor, daily life experiences.
D) Aggressive behavior does not necessarily result in violent interactions.

Question 13

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

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 14

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?

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.

Question 15

One difference in domestic violence when a woman is the abuser is that

A) the man is less likely to suffer humiliation.
B) the man is more likely to sustain severe injuries.
C) the man is less likely to sustain severe injuries.
D) the man is more likely to report the incident.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about ethnoviolence and hate crimes?

A) Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.
B) Ethnoviolence is always more brutal than hate crimes.
C) Ethnoviolence is based on prejudice, but hate crimes are not.
D) Hate crimes are based on prejudice, but ethnoviolence is not.

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?

A) Beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic
B) Burning a church
C) Assaulting a homosexual
D) Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian

Question 18

Violence can be defined as

A) injuries caused accidentally without intent to harm, such as in a car accident.
B) a repeated implied or verbal threat against another person.
C) a premeditated crime against another person, usually involving a weapon.
D) the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

Question 19

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

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.

Question 20

Of the following, which factor is not a risk for gang involvement?

A) Low self-esteem
B) Academic achievement
C) Alienation from family and society
D) Low socioeconomic status

Question 21

Which of the following is true about stalking?

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 22

College campuses have responded to the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois tragedies by

A) enacting more restrictive admissions policies.
B) restructuring prevention and emergency response strategies
C) doing more extensive background checks on students and faculty.
D) decreasing ways to notify students and faculty of immediate risk.

Question 23

Which of the following explains why individuals may engage in stalking behavior?

A) They lack social skills.
B) They are older and more experienced in life.
C) They have a limited amount of free time.
D) They are held accountable to authority figures for their daily activities.

Question 24

A key defense against personal assault and rape is to

A) let strangers into your home as long as a roommate knows them.
B) never become intoxicated at parties or social events.
C) know the campus well so you can take shortcuts.
D) trust the opinions of others about new acquaintances.

Question 25

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

A) sexual harassment.
B) aggravated rape.
C) sexual assault.
D) rape.

Question 26

If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of

A) physical abuse.
B) neglect.
C) family discipline.
D) domestic violence.

Question 27

A tendency toward violent acts based on prejudice and discrimination is

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

Question 28

Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is

A) sexual assault.
B) sexual coercion.
C) sexual harassment.
D) sexual invasion.

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

Any form of unwanted sexual attention is

A) sexual harassment.
B) flirting.
C) sexual assault.
D) innuendo.

Question 31

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

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

Question 32

Which of the following is true about marital rape?

A) It is not a crime.
B) Women over the age of 25 are most at risk.
C) It is usually an isolated occurrence that happens once.
D) Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

Campus law enforcement officers now have

A) increased authority to carry weapons.
B) more training on campus safety.
C) more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.
D) the ability to enforce laws in classrooms but not in student living quarters.

Question 35

Based on statistics about campus violence, female students who are victims of rape

A) usually know the perpetrator.
B) usually are off campus when the rape occurred.
C) usually report it.
D) usually are seniors or graduate students.

Question 36

A common ploy used by rapists is to

A) pose as a friend or employee.
B) pose as a person of authority such as a police officer.
C) engage in an initial e-mail exchange.
D) offer to purchase an expensive item for the victim.

Question 37

Rape that involves multiple attackers, strangers, weapons, or a physical beating is

A) sexual harassment.
B) aggravated rape.
C) sexual assault.
D) rape.

Question 38

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You would tell her to

A) ignore the person.
B) tell her boss.
C) confront the person when alone.
D) find a way to take revenge on the coworker.

Question 39

Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?

A) It usually doesn't involve drugs or alcohol.
B) It never occurs as the result of incidental contact at a party.
C) It only occurs when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time.
D) It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date.

Question 40

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

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 41

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is

A) risky driving.
B) careless driving.
C) impaired driving.
D) distracted driving.

Question 42

A rape in which the victim knows the attacker is

A) sexual assault.
B) domestic violence.
C) acquaintance rape.
D) aggravated rape.

Question 43

There have been recent reports of date rape drugs being used at campus parties. What should female students do to protect themselves from being victims of drug-facilitated crimes?

A) Always attend and leave parties alone.
B) Don't worry about leaving food or drink unattended if you know the host of the party.
C) Tell a friend if it is suspected that something was slipped into food or drink and go to the ER immediately.
D) Only accept drinks from people you don't know as long it is a friend's party and not at a bar or club.

Question 44

The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.

Question 45

Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of

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

Question 48

Which of the following is true about domestic violence?

A) Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States.
B) Domestic violence is rarely fatal.
C) Domestic violence assaults are regularly reported by victims.
D) Domestic violence can lead to depression and eating disorders in victims, but not panic attacks or migraine headaches.

Question 49

A death that occurs as a result of an intent to harm or kill is a(n)

A) assault.
B) domestic violence incident.
C) suicide.
D) homicide.

Question 50

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

Question 51

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change?

A) Acute battering
B) Tension building
C) Remorse/reconciliation
D) Retaliation

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as

A) risky driving.
B) careless driving.
C) impaired driving.
D) distracted driving.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical and psychological acts intended to inflict pain?

A) Acute battering
B) Tension building
C) Remorse/reconciliation
D) Retaliation

Question 56

James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying

A) primary aggression.
B) reactive aggression.
C) spontaneous rage.
D) negativity.

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

The U.S. Public Health Service defines violence as a chronic disease.

Question 59

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

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 60

During which phase of the cycle of violence do anger, abusive language, and aggression occur?

A) Acute battering
B) Tension building
C) Remorse/reconciliation
D) Retaliation

Question 61

Do you think violence should be regarded as a chronic disease? Support your answer with information from the chapter.

Question 62

Select two societal causes of violence from the chapter and provide an argument explaining why you believe each one contributes to the epidemic of violence in the United States. Support your arguments with examples.

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

Question 65

If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.

Question 66

Marital rape has been estimated to account for more than 60 percent of all rapes.

Question 67

Domestic violence is an epidemic in the United States.

Question 68

Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.

Question 69

How do you think the socialization of males contributes to sexual assaults against women? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 70

If you return home to find that your residence has been broken into, you should check every room to see what is missing before calling the police.

Question 71

The most frequent abusers are a child's parent or family member.

Question 72

Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendoes are forms of sexual harassment.

Question 73

Emotional and psychological violence can cause as much harm as physical blows or injuries.

Question 74

Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

Question 75

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

Question 76

An unintentional injury is one in which the injury happens due to circumstances, without a deliberate desire to inflict harm.

Question 77

Do you think that college campuses are relatively safe, or do you think more should be done to ensure students' safety? Provide information to support your response.

Question 78

Child abusers are easy to identify.

Question 79

The two most common causes of traumatic brain injury are falls and auto accidents.