Health 231- Chapter 5

Falls are the most common cause of... A. Musculoskeletal pain. B. Dementia. C. Death from unintentional injury. D. Head injury.

head injury

Of the following, which factor is NOT a reason people become involved in gangs? A. For excitement. B. To get away from controlling parents. C. To gain greater financial security. D. For companionship.

to get away from controlling parents

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when A. There are too many prisons. B. Prisoners serve their full sentences and complete training programs while incarcerated. C. Prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate. D. Sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive.

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate

Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes... A. Aggravated rape. B. Sexual assault. C. Sexual harassment. D. Rape.

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... A. Spontaneous rage. B. Primary aggression. C. Negativity. D. Reactive aggression.

reactive aggression

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to... A. Ignore the person. B. Find a way to take revenge on the coworker. C. Tell her boss. D. 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? A. Acute battering. B. Tension building. C. Remorse/Reconciliation. D. Retaliation.

tension building

Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is... A. Terrorism. B. Aggression. C. Violence. D. Stalking.

terrorism

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

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

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which... A. Violence is used to achieve political aims. B. Workers organize for political and economic rights. C. Students demonstrate peacefully against their government. D. One country attacks another in a state of war.

violence is used to achieve political aims

California's "yes means yes" law requires that... A. People who were intoxicated during an alleged assault have a corroborating witness before bringing charges. B. Schools that receive state funding expel any student accused of rape. C. Consent to engage in sexual activity include the precise word, "Yes." D. 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

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is... A. Neglect. B. Assault. C. Child abuse. D. Abandonment.

child abuse

The Russian hacking of polling software during the 2016 U.S. elections is an example of... A. Bias crime. B. Ethnoviolence. C. Terrorism. D. Cybercrime.

cybercrime

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT... A. Promoting tolerance and acceptance. B. Helping community members develop self-esteem. C. Improving community-based support and treatment for victims. D. Discouraging family planning programs.

discouraging family planning programs

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is... A. Bias. B. Assault. C. Harassment. D. Ethnoviolence.

ethnoviolence

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as... A. Impaired driving. B. Careless driving. C. Risky driving. D. Distracted driving.

distracted driving

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015? A. Failure to wear a personal flotation device. B. Failure to check the weather before setting out. C. Operator overconfidence. D. Collision with another craft.

failure to wear a personal flotation device

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

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

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

Driving while drowsy is a form of... A. Careless driving. B. Risky driving. C. Distracted driving. D. Impaired driving.

impaired driving

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of... A. Intentional injuries. B. Criminal acts. C. Unintentional injuries. D. Reported injuries.

intentional injuries

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

it can occur online

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

it has largely replaced the term date rape

The vast majority of stalkers are... A. Reported to the authorities. B. Known to their victims. C. Lacking in social skills. D. Teenagers or young adults.

known to their victims

A factor commonly seen in women who become victims of intimate partner violence is... A. Low self-esteem. B. Infertility. C. A higher level of education than their abuser. D. A higher income than their abuser.

low self-esteem

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change? A. Acute battering. B. Tension building. C. Remorse/Reconciliation. D. Retaliation

remorse/reconciliation

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT... A. Political differences. B. Inadequate social services. C. Poverty. D. Social support.

social support

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include... A. Empowering women. B. Promoting open communication between men and women. C. Objectifying women. D. Encouraging men to be respectful of women.

objectifying women

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

prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is... A. Spousal violence. B. Intentional violence. C. Domestic violence. D. Intimate partner violence.

intimate partner violence

A common ploy used by rapists is to... A. Pose as a police officer or other authority figure. B. Engage in an initial e-mail exchange. C. Offer to purchase an expensive item for the victim. D. Pose as a friend or employee.

pose as a police officer or other authority figure

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? A. Always attend and leave parties alone. B. Don't trust their intuition. C. Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended. D. 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

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

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

The leading cause of accidental death in the United States is... A. Drug overdose. B. Drowning. C. Fires. D. Motor vehicle crashes.

drug overdose

Which of the following statements about crime in the United States is true? A. Overall, crime in the United States has been increasing dramatically over the past thirty years. B. More than half of all violent victimizations that occur in the United States are not reported to police. C. The U.S. Public Health Service has sole authority for tracking and reporting crime in the United States. D. Homicide is the leading cause of death in Americans age 15 to 34.

more than half of all violent victimization's that occur in the United States are not reported to police

Vivienne is seven years old. Her parents fail to send her to school and do not home-school her. This is an example of... A. Domestic violence. B. Family discipline. C. Neglect. D. Physical abuse.

neglect

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

a hate crime

What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner? A. About three-fourths. B. About one-fourth. C. About one-third. D. About one-half.

about three-fourths

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain? A. Acute battering. B. Tension building. C. Remorse/Reconciliation. D. Retaliation.

acute battering

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as... A. Aggravated rape. B. Sexual assault. C. Sexual harassment. D. Simple rape.

aggravated rape

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

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

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence? A. Women sharing in the planning and cost of dates. B. Blaming the victim. C. Overdramatization of the situation. D. Showing compassion for victims.

blaming the victim

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

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? A. It rarely occurs in women who are pregnant. B. It is not a crime. C. Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime. D. It is usually an isolated occurrence that happens once.

several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of... A. Intimate partner violence. B. Neglect. C. Abuse. D. Sexual assault.

sexual assault

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

she fears retaliation against herself or her children

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? Selected Answer: A. Beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic. B. Shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery. C. Assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation. D. Burning a church for reasons of religious bias.

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to... A. Talk on your cell phone. B. Stay aware of your surroundings. C. Take shortcuts so you can stay away from other people. D. Keep your head down and avoid eye contact.

stay aware of your surroundings

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

swim parallel to shore in a rip current