Chapter 4 the basics of health

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as

distracted driving.

A death that occurs as a result of an intent to harm or kill is

homicide.

A factor commonly associated with intimate partner violence is

low self-esteem.

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

objectifying women.

A common ploy used by rapists is to

pose as a police officer or other authority figure.

If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.

False

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking?

It can occur online.

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain?

acute battering

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide.

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is

child abuse.

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

rape

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change?

remorse/reconciliation

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of

sexual assault.

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is

stalking

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is

stalking.

Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes?

Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence?

blaming the victim

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family back ground

A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression?

tension building

Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is

terrorism.

Violence can be defined as

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

Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

to impress friends who are not gang members.

There have been recent reports of date rape drugs being used at campus parties. What should female students do to protect themselves from being the victim of drug-facilitated crimes?

Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended.

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

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

If you return home to find that your residence has been broken into, you should check every room to see what is missing before calling the police.

False

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape?

Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

Aggression is more likely to occur during times of stress.

True

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

discouraging family planning programs.

Allen visits his aunt every month the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of

elder abuse.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is

impaired driving.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of

intentional injuries.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims.

The U.S. Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or accidental.

False

Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides?

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

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?

It has largely replaced the term date rape.

Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression?

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

Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression?

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

Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight.

True

Over 1 million people in the United States are members of gangs.

True

Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendo are forms of sexual harassment.

True

The presence of a gun in the home triples the risk of a homicide occurring in that location.

True

A bias-motivated crime is

a hate crime.

Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement?

academic achievement

A rape in which the victim knows the attacker is

acquaintance rape.

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

aggravated rape.

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that

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

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

domestic violence.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is

impaired driving

Campus law enforcement officers now have

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

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

neglect.

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

rape.

A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by

revising prevention and emergency response strategies.

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

sexual harassment.

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

social support.

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to

tell her boss.

Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.

False