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Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following except |
consumption of alcohol |
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A tendency toward anger may be |
both physiologica and related to family background |
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? |
Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian |
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All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT |
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? |
discouraging family planning programs |
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Which of the following explains why individuals may engage in stalking behavior? |
they lack social skills |
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Which of the following is true about domestic violence? |
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 be defined as |
the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group. |
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Social and culteral factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT |
social support |
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Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to 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 |
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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A tendency toward anger may be |
both physiological and related to family back ground |
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Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence? |
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 |
marital 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? |
It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date. |
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Which of the following is true about marital rape? |
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? |
It can occur over the internet. |
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Which of the following explains why an individual may engage in stalking behavior? |
they lack social skills |
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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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Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT |
discouraging family planning programs |
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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 very prevalent 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 |
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