Chapter 4 Test

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

discouraging family planning programs

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

false

A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is

marital dissatisfaction

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 stalking?

It can occur over the internet.

Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?

It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date.

Which of the following is true about marital rape?

Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

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 back ground

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

rape

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

reactive aggression.

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

running a red light and hitting a pedestrian

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.

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

social support

International terrorism occurs when

terrorist activities transcend national boundaries.

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 explains why an individual may engage in stalking behavior?

they lack social skills

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?

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

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

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

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

prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early

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.

A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because

her cultural or religious beliefs forbid divorce.

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 person of authority such as a police officer

Domestic violence is an epidemic in the United States.

true

The US Public Health Service defines violence as a chronic disease.

true

The most frequent abusers are a child's parents or family member.

true

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates

users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequrently than nonusers