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34 Cards in this Set
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Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following except:
A.political beliefs. B.unemployment. C.poverty. D.consumption of alcohol.
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consumption of alcohol |
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A tendency toward anger may be |
both physiological and related to family background
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?
A.Assaulting a homosexual B.Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian C.Beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic D.Burning a church |
running a red light and hitting a pedestrian |
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All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT:
A. they have a healthy self-image B.low socioeconomic status C.they have experienced violence in their life. D.they are socially isolated
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they have a healthy self-image |
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Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes |
Rape |
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Based on statistics about campus violence, students who are victims of rape |
know the perpetrator |
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Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT?
A.improving community-based support and treatment for victims B.discouraging family planning programs C.promote tolerance and acceptance D.Helping community members develop self-esteem
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discouraging family planning programs |
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Which of the following explains why individuals may engage in stalking behavior?
A.They have a limited amount of free time B.They lack social skills C.They are held accountable to authority figures for their daily activities. D.They are older and more experience in life. |
they lack social skills |
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Which of the following is true about domestic violence?
A.Domestic violence is rarely fatal. B.Domestic violence assaults are regularly reported by the victims. C.Homocide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States. D.Domestic violence can lead to depression and eating disorders in victims, but not panic attacks or migraine headaches.
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Homocide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States. |
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Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of |
intentional injuries |
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violence can defined as |
the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.
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Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.political differences B.unemployment C.social support D.poverty
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social support |
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Breakdown in the criminal justice system is considered a societal cause of violence because |
prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early
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Which of the following is true about reactive aggression? |
It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences.
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Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates |
users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequrently than nonusers
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Which of the following is true regarding homicides? |
Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15-24
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Of the following, the least likely risk factor for gang involvement is:
A.low self-esteem. B.having high academic achievement. C.low socioeconomic status. D.alienation from family and society
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having high academic achievement |
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International terrorism occurs when |
terrorist activities transcend national boundaries |
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A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because |
her cultural or religious beliefs forbid divorce.
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Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?
A.Most women can break the cycle without outside intervention. B.This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships. C.This cycle involves a tension-building phase during which the worst battering occurs. D.In the remorse/reconciliation phase, the batterer tried to teach his spouse a lesson by inflicting severe pain |
This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships |
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A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is |
martial dissatisfaction |
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If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of |
neglect |
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Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?
A.It only occurs when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time. B.It never occurs as incidental contact at a party C.It usually doesn't involve drugs or alcohol. D.It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date.
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it is a crime or opportunity not necessarily a prearranged date |
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Which of the following is true about marital rape?
A.It is usually an isolated occurrence that happens once. B.Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime. C.It is not considered a crime. D.Women over the age of 25 are most at risk. |
many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime |
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Your friend confides in you that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes about sex. You explain to her that this is |
sexual harassment |
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Which of the following is true about stalking?
A.It is does not include threats. B.It typically occurs at random. C.It is not common on college campuses. D.It can occur over the internet.
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it can occur over the internet |
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A common ploy used by rapists is to |
pose as a person of authority such as a police officer
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Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for |
anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide
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James lost his job and was not able to make his rent. His frustration built up to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying |
reactive aggression |
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The US Public Health Service defines violence as a chronic disease. |
True |
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The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society. |
false |
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Domestic violence is an epidemic in the United States. |
true |
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Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power. |
false |
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The most frequent abusers are a child's parents or family member. |
true |