Ch.5: Preventing Violence and Injury

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 regarding homicides 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 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.

A bias-motivated crime is

a hate crime.

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

acute battering

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

cybercrime.

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is

drug overdose.

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015?

failure to wear a personal flotation device

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

low self-esteem.

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.

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

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.

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

remorse/reconciliation

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

social support.

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to

stay aware of your surroundings.

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.

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.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims.

The vast majority of stalkers are

known to their victims.

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

discouraging family planning programs.

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

distracted driving.

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

domestic violence.

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is

ethnoviolence.

Campus law enforcement officers now have

more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders.

A common ploy used by rapists is to

pose as a police officer or other authority figure.

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate.

A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

stalking.

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs?

to get away from controlling parents

Falls are the most common cause of

head injury.

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking?

It can occur online.

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.

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.

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true?

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

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.

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 ethnoviolence and hate crimes?

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

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

aggravated rape.

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

blaming the victim

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

child abuse.

California's "yes means yes" law requires that

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

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.

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.

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

sexual assault.