Health 101 Midterm (CH. 5)

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family background.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of

intentional injuries

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

intimate partner violence

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is

sexual harassment

Woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children

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

social support

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression?

tension building

The World Health Organization defines violence as

the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims

Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression?

It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.

Which of the following statements about child sexual abuse in the United States is true?

An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18

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

Distracted driving

Which of the following statements about guns in America is true?

Some researchers believe that there are more guns in the United States than there are people.