Chapter 5 Quiz

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

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

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that substance abuse markedly decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide. 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. chronic drinkers are less likely than others to have histories of violent behavior.

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

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

child abuse

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

discouraging family planning programs.

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015? collision with another craft failure to check the weather before setting out failure to wear a personal flotation device operator overconfidence

failure to wear a personal flotation device

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

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

tell her boss.

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

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