HPER 202 Chapter 05 Quiz

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 guns in America is true?

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

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

to get away from controlling parents

Violet suffered multiple fractures after her car was hit by a truck driven by a drowsy driver on his way home from a night shift. Violet experienced

unintentional injury.

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide attempts.

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

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

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

child abuse.

A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

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

The World Health Organization defines violence as

the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is

sexual harassment.

Falls are the most common cause of

head injury.

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

stalking.

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 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 is TRUE about the cycle of intimate partner violence?

Women who have experienced the cycle more than once tend to develop battered woman syndrome.

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

aggravated rape.

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.

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

failure to wear a personal flotation device

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