Hlth 1100 Ch . 4

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Which of the following is true about stalking?

It can occur online.

The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.

False

Of the following, the least likely risk factor for gang involvement is

Having high academic achievement.

James lost his job and was not able to pay his rent. His frustration built up to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying

Reactive Aggression.

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates

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

The US Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or unintentional injuries

True

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

Anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide.

A tendency toward anger may be

Both physiological and related to family background

Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.

False

Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?

It only occurs when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time.

The vast majority of stalkers are

Known to their victims

Which of the following is true about marital rape?

Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

Marital dissatisfaction

Your friend confides in you that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes about sex. You explain to her that this is

Sexual Harassment

Violence can be defined as

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

All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT

They have a healthy self-image

Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?

This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships.

In most cases, the perpetrators of child abuse are members of the child's family.

True

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

Discouraging family planning programs.

Breakdown in the criminal justice system is considered a societal cause of violence because

Prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

Violence is used to achieve political aims.

Which of the following is true regarding homicides?

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

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?

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

If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of

Neglect

A common ploy used by rapists is to

Pose as a police officer or other authority figure.

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

Rape

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

Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian

A woman often remains a victim of domestic 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

Domestic violence is very common in the United States.

True


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