Heath & Wellness Chapters 4, 5, & 6

Violence is identified as

a) a leading public health problem

Which of the following is true about reactive aggression

a) it is most often part of an emotional reaction brought about by frustrating life

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

a) objectifying women

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

a) prisons are overcrowded

Poverty, unemployment, stress, and oppression are considered to be some of the possible

a) societal causes of violence

Which of the following is true regarding homicides?

d) all of the above are true

Which of the following is a characteristic of a hate crime?

d) excessively brutal

Which of the following is true about primary aggression

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

Anger is

b) an experience which can range from irritation to rage

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates

b) criminals using illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequently than non-using criminals