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Which of the following is TRUE about the cycle of intimate partner violence? The cycle involves a tension-building phase during which the worst battering occurs. In the remorse/reconciliation phase, the batterer tries to teach the partner a lesson by inflicting severe pain. The cycle explains predictable patterns of abuse. Most victims can break the cycle without outside intervention.

The cycle explains predictable patterns of abuse.

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early. there are too many prisons. sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive. prisoners serve their full sentences and may complete training programs while incarcerated.

prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.

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 spontaneous rage. negativity. reactive aggression. primary aggression.

reactive aggression.

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change? retaliation tension building acute battering remorse/reconciliation

remorse/reconciliation

Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression? It will not result in the bodily harm of others. It results from frustration with minor, daily life experiences. Aggressive behavior does not necessarily result in violent interactions. It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.

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

Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to have companionship, excitement, and a sense of belonging. to impress friends who are not gang members. to gain a sense of self-worth. to obtain economic security.

to impress friends who are not gang members.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which violence is used to achieve political aims. one country attacks another in a state of war. workers organize for political and economic rights. students demonstrate peacefully against their governmen

violence is used to achieve political aims.

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

False

The U.S. Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or accidental. True False

False

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is intimate partner violence. spousal violence. domestic violence. intentional violence.

domestic violence

Allen visits his aunt every month the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of elder abuse. intimate partner violence. neglect. a bias-motivated crime.

elder abuse.

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as risky driving. impaired driving. careless driving. distracted driving.

distracted driving.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of intentional injuries. criminal acts. reported injuries. unintentional injuries.

intentional injuries

A factor commonly associated with intimate partner violence is low self-esteem. tobacco use. moving to an unfamiliar area. economic stability.

low self-esteem.

A common ploy used by rapists is to engage in an initial e-mail exchange. pose as a police officer or other authority figure. offer to purchase an expensive item for the victim. pose as a friend or employee.

pose as a police officer or other authority figure.

Child sexual abuse occurs in as many as 2 out of every 100 children. True False

False

Aggression is more likely to occur during times of stress. True False

True

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that substance abuse markedly decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide. chronic drinkers are less likely than others to have histories of violent behavior. substance abuse can elevate a person's mood and thereby prevent a potential crime. alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.

alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is stalking. aggression. terrorism. violence.

stalking.

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. Victims of intimate partner violence commonly report the crime. Intimate partner violence includes violence between parent and child. Battered woman syndrome is considered to be a type of generalized anxiety disorder.

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

The presence of a gun in the home triples the risk of a homicide occurring in that location. True False

True

A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by doing more extensive background checks on students and faculty. revising prevention and emergency response strategies. decreasing ways to notify students and faculty of immediate risk. enacting more restrictive admissions policies.

revising prevention and emergency response strategies.

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 sexual coercion. sexual harassment. sexual assault. sexual invasion.

sexual harassment.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides? Homicide rates are about the same among males and females. Homicides rates increase each year in the United States. Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24. Homicide rates are about the same among white and nonwhite ethnic groups.

Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24.

Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression? It is a goal-directed, hostile form of self-assertion. It is defined as occasional or rare behavior. It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. It is often related to substance abuse.

It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences.

Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes? Ethnoviolence is based on prejudice, but hate crimes are not. Hate crimes are based on prejudice, but ethnoviolence is not. Ethnoviolence is always more brutal than hate crimes. Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.

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

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape? Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime. Women over the age of 25 are most at risk. It is usually an isolated occurrence that happens once. It is not a crime.

Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

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. They have limited financial resources. They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves. They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first.

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

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

True

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of neglect. abuse. sexual assault. intimate partner violence.

sexual assault.