A common ploy used by rapists is to | pose as a police officer or other authority figure. |
If a friend confided that he or she was forced to have sex and did not consent, this is an example of | sexual assault. |
A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because | she fears retaliation against herself or her children |
Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of | intentional injuries |
Campus law enforcement officers now have | more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders |
Which of the following is TRUE about stalking? | It can occur online. |
Based on statistics about campus violence, female students who are victims of rape | usually know the perpetrator. |
The vast majority of stalkers are | known to their victims. |
A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is | marital dissatisfaction. |
Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that | alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels |
Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include | objectifying women. |
If your state doesn’t mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don’t need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries. | False |
A key defense against personal assault and rape is to | never become intoxicated at parties or social events |
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is | impaired driving. |
Aggression is more likely to occur during times of stress. | True |
Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT | social support. |
Rape that involves multiple attackers, strangers, weapons, or a physical beating is | aggravated rape |
Which of the following is TRUE about domestic violence? | Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States. |
Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain? | Acute battering |
Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is | ethnoviolence |
Violence can be defined as | the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group. |
If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn’t have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of | neglect |
The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falling. | True |
The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which | violence is used to achieve political aims. |
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. |
Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement? | Academic achievement |
A death that occurs as a result of an intent to harm or kill is a(n) | homicide |
If you return home to find that your residence has been broken into, you should check every room to see what is missing before calling the police. | False |
What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner? | about three-fourths |
A bias-motivated crime is | a hate crime. |
The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is | stalking |
A tendency toward anger may be | both physiological and related to family background. |
Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide. | False |
Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to | tell her boss. |
Which of the following is TRUE about ethnoviolence and hate crimes? | Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence. |
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 the cycle of violence? | This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships. |
Differences in political beliefs do not appear to be a factor that contributes to violence. | False |
Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is | intimate partner violence |
The presence of a gun in the home doubles the risk of a homicide occurring in that location. | False |
Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as | distracted driving. |
Child abusers are easy to identify. | False |
Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides? | Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24. |
Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendo are forms of sexual harassment. | True |
A rape in which the victim knows the attacker is | acquaintance rape |
In most cases, the perpetrators of child abuse are members of the child’s family. | True |
Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape? | Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime. |
Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression? | Tension building |
An unintentional injury is one in which the injury happens due to circumstances, without a deliberate desire to inflict harm. | True |
An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is | child abuse |
The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is | domestic violence |
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 of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression? | It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. |
Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is | terrorism |
The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society. | False |
Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? | Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian |
Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because | prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early. |
Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is | sexual harassment. |
Which of the following is TRUE about acquaintance rape? | It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date. |
A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by | revising prevention and emergency response strategies. |
Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult, unfairness, or slight. | True |
Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power. | False |
Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for | anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide. |
The U.S. Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either intentional or accidental. | False |
Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT | to impress friends who are not gang members. |
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? | Tell a friend if they suspect something was slipped into food or drink and go to the ER immediately. |
Domestic violence is very common in the United States. | True |
Sexual penetration without the victim’s consent constitutes | rape |
All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT | they have a healthy self-image. |
Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change? | Remorse/reconciliation |
Emotional and psychological violence can cause as much harm as physical blows or injuries. | True |
Women from higher socioeconomic groups are at greater risk of marital rape. | False |
Any form of unwanted sexual attention is | sexual harassment. |
Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT | discouraging family planning programs. |
Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence? | Blaming the victim |