HLTH 231 503 QUIZ 5

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

tension building

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking?

It can occur online

The vast majority of stalkers are

Known to their victims

Which of the following statements about crime in the United States is true?

More than half of all violent victimizations that occur in the United States are not reported to police

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

Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence

A bias-motivated crime is

a hate crime

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims

California's "yes means yes" law requires that

consent to engage in sexual activity include an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement

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

discouraging family planning programs

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

tell her boss

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence?

blaming the victim

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

child abuse

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is

ethnoviolence

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015?

failure to wear a personal flotation device

Falls are the most common cause of

head injury

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?

It has largely replaced the term date rape.

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 is TRUE about reactive aggression?

It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true?

Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship

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

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

Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate partner violence?

Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States

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

acute battering

The Russian hacking of polling software during the 2016 U.S. elections is an example of

cybercrime

Campus law enforcement officers now have

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate

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

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

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

social support

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

stalking

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to

stay aware of your surroundings

Bernard is a strong swimmer, so it's fine for him to

swim parallel to shore in a rip current

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs?

to get away from controlling parents

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is

drug overdose

Driving while drowsy is a form of

impaired driving

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

distracted driving

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

domestic violence

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of

intentional injuries

Vivienne is seven years old. Her parents fail to send her to school and do not homeschool her. This is an example of

neglect

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape?

Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime

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

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true?

There is no reliable research evidence supporting a link between playing violent games and increased risk of aggression (Not right)

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

They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse

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

reactive aggression

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

intimate partner violence

A common ploy used by rapists is to

pose as a police officer or other authority figure

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

remorse/ reconciliation