Ch. 5: Violence Quiz

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

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

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it? a. They are convinced that no one will believe them. b. 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. d. They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves.

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

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is a. spousal violence. b. intentional violence. c. domestic violence. d. intimate partner violence.

c. domestic violence

The vast majority of stalkers are a. reported to the authorities. b. teenagers or young adults. c. known to their victims. d. lacking in social skills.

c. known to their victims

Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression? a. It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. b. It is a goal-directed, hostile form of self-assertion. c. It is often related to substance abuse. d. It is defined as occasional or rare behavior.

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

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

a. shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Driving while drowsy is a form of a. risky driving. b. distracted driving. c. careless driving. d. impaired driving.

d. impaired driving

Which of the following statements about child sexual abuse in the United States is true? a. An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18. b. Girls who have been sexually abused have ten times the rate of teen pregnancy as girls who have not. c. Children are much more likely to be sexually abused by strangers than by family members. d. People with a history of child sexual abuse are no more likely than others to abuse their own children.

a. An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18.

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT a. social support. b. poverty. c. inadequate social services. d. political differences.

a. social support

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as a. sexual assault. b. aggravated rape. c. simple rape. d. sexual harassment.

b. aggravated rape

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

b. she fears retaliation against herself or her children

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

b. tell her boss

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression? a. acute battering b. tension building c. remorse/reconciliation d. retaliation

b. tension building

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

d. low self-esteem

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

d. pose as a police officer or other authority figure

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes a. aggravated rape. b. sexual assault. c. sexual harassment. d. rape.

d. rape

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

d. stay aware of your surroundings

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which a. one country attacks another in a state of war. b. students demonstrate peacefully against their government. c. workers organize for political and economic rights. d. violence is used to achieve political aims.

d. violence is used to achieve political aims