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
