HLTH 231 Chapter 5

Falls are the most common cause of head injury. musculoskeletal pain. dementia. death from unintentional injury

head injury.

Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is violence. stalking. aggression. terrorism.

terrorism

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes rape. aggravated rape. sexual assault. sexual harassment.

rape

James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying reactive aggression. negativity. primary aggression. spontaneous rage.

reactive aggression.

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change? acute battering tension building remorse/reconciliation retaliation

remorse/reconciliation

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

tell her boss

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

tension building

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

violence is used to achieve political aims.

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence? women sharing in the planning and cost of dates blaming the victim showing compassion for victims overdramatization of the situation

blaming the victim

California's "yes means yes" law requires that schools that receive state funding expel any student accused of rape. people who were intoxicated during an alleged assault have a corroborating witness before bringing charges. consent to engage in sexual activity include the precise word, "Yes." consent to engage in sexual activity include an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement.

consent to engage in sexual activity include an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement.

The Russian hacking of polling software during the 2016 U.S. elections is an example of terrorism. ethnoviolence. bias crime. cybercrime.

cybercrime.

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT improving community-based support and treatment for victims. discouraging family planning programs. promoting tolerance and acceptance. helping community members develop self-esteem.

discouraging family planning programs.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of criminal acts. reported injuries. intentional injuries. unintentional injuries.

intentional injuries.

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is spousal violence. intimate partner violence. domestic violence. intentional violence.

intimate partner violence.

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking? College students are less likely to be stalked than adults not in college. Males are almost never victims of stalking. It is does not include threats. It can occur online.

it can occur online

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

known to their victims

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

low self-esteem.

Campus law enforcement officers now have increased authority to carry weapons. been relieved of the responsibility for emergency responses. the ability to enforce laws in classrooms but not in student living quarters. more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

Vivienne is seven years old. Her parents fail to send her to school and do not homeschool her. This is an example of neglect. domestic violence. physical abuse. family discipline

neglect.

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include objectifying women. encouraging men to be respectful of women. promoting open communication between men and women. empowering women.

objectifying women.

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true? Nearly one in twenty undergraduate females report having been sexually assaulted since entering college. Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship. More male than female college students report having been stalked. Mass shootings are the most common form of violence on college campuses

Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship.

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is abandonment. neglect. child abuse. assault.

child abuse

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is fires. drug overdose. drowning. motor vehicle crashes.

drug overdose

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is bias. ethnoviolence. assault. harassment.

ethnoviolence.

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015? operator overconfidence failure to check the weather before setting out failure to wear a personal flotation device collision with another craft

failure to wear a personal flotation device

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

impaired driving.

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when there are too many prisons. sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive. prisoners serve their full sentences and complete training programs while incarcerated. prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate.

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate.

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

social support.

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape? It rarely occurs in women who are pregnant. Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime. It is not a crime. It is usually an isolated occurrence that happens once.

Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

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

aggravated rape

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

pose as a police officer or other authority figure.

What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner? about one-third about one-half about three-fourths about one-fourth

about three-fourths

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

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is stalking. terrorism. violence. aggression.

stalking.

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

stay aware of your surroundings.

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs? for companionship to get away from controlling parents for excitement to gain greater financial security

to get away from controlling parents

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. Only attend parties given by friends; do not party at a bar or club. Always attend and leave parties alone. Don't trust their intuition.

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

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape? It is synonymous with the term simple rape. It is not used for rapes involving incidental contact at a party. It has largely replaced the term date rape. It is used only when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time.

It has largely replaced the term date rape.

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate partner violence? Intimate partner violence includes violence between parent and child. Victims of intimate partner violence commonly report the crime. Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States. Battered woman syndrome is considered to be a type of generalized anxiety disorder.

Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides in the United States? Homicides are among the five leading causes of death for persons aged 1 to 44. Homicide rates are about the same among all ethnic groups. Nearly 90 percent of all homicides occur among people who know one another. Homicides rates increase each year in the United States.

Homicides are among the five leading causes of death for persons aged 1 to 44.

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes? Ethnoviolence is based on prejudice, but hate crimes are not. Ethnoviolence is always more brutal than hate crimes. Hate crimes are based on prejudice, but ethnoviolence is not. Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.

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

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true? There is no reliable research evidence supporting a link between playing violent games and increased risk of aggression. Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts. Today's young people have been exposed to less media violence than the previous generation, yet their rates of violent crime have skyrocketed. Research has demonstrated overwhelmingly that spending excessive time online instead of in face-to-face communication increases the risk for violent crime.

Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts.

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it? They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves. They are convinced that no one will believe them. They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first. They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse.

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

A bias-motivated crime is a hate crime. a crime that was not reported to the police. intimate partner abuse. a crime committed by a stranger.

a hate crime.

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of neglect. abuse. sexual assault. intimate partner violence.

sexual assault.

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is innuendo. sexual harassment. sexual assault. flirting.

sexual harassment

Bernard is a strong swimmer, so it's fine for him to have a beer before he goes for a swim. swim alone. swim in a river with a strong, swift current. swim parallel to shore in a rip current.

swim parallel to shore in a rip current