Chapter 5 Quiz

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is A. flirting B. sexual harassment C. sexual assault D. innuendo.

B. sexual harassment

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

B. stalking

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to A find a way to take revenge on the coworker B confront the person when alone C tell her boss D ignore the person.

C tell her boss

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence? A. blaming the victim B. showing compassion for victims C. women sharing in the planning and cost of dates D. overdramatization of the situation

A. blaming the victim

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is A. child abuse B. neglect C. abandonment D. assault.

A. child abuse

A factor commonly seen in women who become victims of intimate partner violence is A. low self-esteem B. a higher level of education than their abuser C. infertility D. a higher income than their abuser.

A. low self-esteem

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

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

Which of the following statements about crime in the United States is true? A. The U.S. Public Health Service has sole authority for tracking and reporting crime in the United States B. Homicide is the leading cause of death in Americans age 15 to 34. C. More than half of all violent victimizations that occur in the United States are not reported to police D. Overall, crime in the United States has been increasing dramatically over the past thirty years.

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

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

A. pose as a police officer or other authority figure

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

B. domestic violence

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is A. motor vehicle crashes B. drug overdose C. fires D. drowning.

B. drug overdose

Driving while drowsy is a form of A. distracted driving B. impaired driving C. risky driving D. careless driving.

B. impaired driving

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is A. domestic violence B. intimate partner violence C. intentional violence D. spousal violence.

B. intimate partner violence

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 B. They are convinced that no one will believe them C. They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse D. They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first.

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

A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because A. she believes the situation will never change B. her cultural or religious beliefs allow divorce C. she fears retaliation against herself or her children D. she is financially independent.

C. she fears retaliation against herself or her children

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? A. beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic B. assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation C. burning a church for reasons of religious bias D. shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

D. shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs? A. for companionship B. for excitement C. to gain greater financial security D. to get away from controlling parents

D. to get away from controlling parents

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true? A. Nearly one in twenty undergraduate females report having been sexually assaulted since entering college B. More male than female college students report having been stalked C. Mass shootings are the most common form of violence on college campuses D. Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship.

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

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking? A. Males are almost never victims of stalking B. It is does not include threats C. College students are less likely to be stalked than adults not in college D. It can occur online.

D. It can occur online.

What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner? A.about one-third B. about one-fourth C. about one-half D. about three-fourths

D. about three-fourths

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true? A. Today's young people have been exposed to less media violence than the previous generation, yet their rates of violent crime have skyrocketed B. Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts C. There is no reliable research evidence supporting a link between playing violent games and increased risk of aggression D. Research has demonstrated overwhelmingly that spending excessive time online instead of in face-to-face communication increases the risk for violent crime.

B. Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include A. empowering women B. objectifying women C. promoting open communication between men and women D. encouraging men to be respectful of women.

B. objectifying women

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? A.Don't trust their intuition B. Always attend and leave parties alone C. Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended D. Only attend parties given by friends; do not party at a bar or club.

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

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT A. helping community members develop self-esteem B. promoting tolerance and acceptance C. discouraging family planning programs D. improving community-based support and treatment for victims.

C. discouraging family planning programs

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to A. keep your head down and avoid eye contact B. talk on your cell phone C. stay aware of your surroundings D. take shortcuts so you can stay away from other people.

C. stay aware of your surroundings