ch 5 practice questions

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is

drug overdose.

Which of the following factors influences a person's sleep needs?

gender

Vivienne is seven years old. Her parents fail to send her to school and do not homeschool her. This is an example of

neglect

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.

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

rape

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true?

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

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape?

Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

Which of the following statements about guns in America is true?

Some researchers believe that there are more guns in the United States than there are people.

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.

Based on a recent cholesterol screening, Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise. Between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to

set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.

Among the following, the group most likely to struggle with stress are: young adult males. older adult males young adult females older adult females

young adult females

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

blaming the victim

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

stalking

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true?

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

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who

get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.

Falls are the most common cause of

head injury

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

Which of the following is TRUE about the effect of exercise on your quality of sleep?

Exercising strenuously in the morning or afternoon boosts sleep quality

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate partner violence?

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 about the term acquaintance rape?

It has largely replaced the term date rape.

Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression?

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

Which of the following statements about crime in the United States is true?

More than half of all violent victimizations that occur in the United States are not reported to police.

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during

NREM stage 4

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

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

A bias-motivated crime is

a hate crime

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents

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

acute battering

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

aggravated rape

Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the

beeping sounds they sometimes produce.

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

child abuse

The Russian hacking of polling software during the 2016 U.S. elections is an example of

cybercrime

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

domestic violence

Stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly, and many morning she wakes feeling unrefreshed. Maria most likely has

insomnia

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of

intentional injuries

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

intimate partner violence

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking?

it can occur online

A factor commonly seen in women who become victims of intimate partner violence is

low self-esteem

Campus law enforcement officers now have

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)

physical exam and blood tests.

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate.

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

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

remorse/reconciliation

After Julia discovers a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

resistance

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? assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation burning a church for reasons of religious bias shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

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

social support

Bernard is a strong swimmer, so it's fine for him to

swim parallel to shore in a rip current.

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

tell her boss