chapter 5 - hlth 231

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. -Homicides rates increase each year in the United States. -Homicide rates are about the same among all ethnic groups. -Nearly 90 percent of all homicides occur among people who know one another.

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

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

rape

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. -violence is used to achieve political aims. -one country attacks another in a state of war. -students demonstrate peacefully against their government.

violence is used to achieve political aims.

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

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 -helping community members develop self-esteem. -promoting tolerance and acceptance. -discouraging family planning programs. -improving community-based support and treatment for victims.

discouraging family planning programs.

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 trust their intuition. -Always attend and leave parties alone. -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.

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

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

drug overdose

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

pose as a police officer or other authority figure

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as -impaired driving. -careless driving. -risky driving. -distracted driving.

distracted driving

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

head injruy

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

stalking

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

neglect

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

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

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

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

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true? -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 not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts. -There is no reliable research evidence supporting a link between playing violent games and increased risk of aggression. -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.

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

a hate crime

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain? -acute battering -tension building -remorse/reconciliation -retaliation

acute battering

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

sexual harassment

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

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

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.