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41) What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?
A) They believe the abuse will stop once their health improves.
B) They have limited financial resources.
C) They want the caregiver to admit to the abuse first.
D) They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing
the abuse.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
42) 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.
Skill: Applying
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
43) Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating
relationship is
A) domestic violence.
B) spousal violence.
C) intentional violence.
D) intimate partner violence.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
44) Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence?
A) overdramatization of the situation
B) showing compassion for victims
C) blaming the victim
D) women sharing in the planning and cost of dates
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
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45) Which of the following is TRUE about intimate partner violence?
A) Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among
pregnant women in the United States.
B) Intimate partner violence includes violence between parent and child.
C) Victims of intimate partner violence commonly report the crime.
D) Battered woman syndrome is considered to be a type of generalized anxiety disorder.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
46) 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) primary aggression.
B) reactive aggression.
C) spontaneous rage.
D) negativity.
Skill: Applying
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
47) The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is
A) aggression.
B) violence.
C) stalking.
D) terrorism.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
48) Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and
intended to intimidate is
A) aggression.
B) violence.
C) stalking.
D) terrorism.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
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49) 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
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
50) 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
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
51) 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
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
52) Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of
A) intentional injuries.
B) unintentional injuries.
C) reported injuries.
D) criminal acts.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Violence?
Learning Outcome: 4.1
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53) A death that occurs as a result of an intent to harm or kill is
A) assault.
B) battery.
C) suicide.
D) homicide.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
54) An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is
A) assault.
B) child abuse.
C) neglect.
D) abandonment.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
55) A rape in which the victim knows the attacker is
A) sexual assault.
B) domestic violence.
C) acquaintance rape.
D) aggravated rape.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
56) Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and
is known as
A) risky driving.
B) careless driving.
C) impaired driving.
D) distracted driving.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Unintentional Injuries
Learning Outcome: 4.6
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57) Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is
A) risky driving.
B) careless driving.
C) impaired driving.
D) distracted driving.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Unintentional Injuries
Learning Outcome: 4.6
58) The U.S. Public Health Service categorizes injuries resulting from violence as either
intentional or accidental.
Skill: Remembering
Section: What Is Violence?
Learning Outcome: 4.1
59) The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
60) Differences in political beliefs do not appear to be a factor that contributes to violence.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
61) Aggression is more likely to occur during times of stress.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
62) Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
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63) Hate crimes sometimes occur because the perpetrator is retaliating for a perceived insult,
unfairness, or slight.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
64) Over 1 million people in the United States are members of gangs.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
65) Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
66) Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendo are forms of sexual harassment.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
67) Child sexual abuse occurs in as many as 2 out of every 100 children.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
68) In most cases, the perpetrators of child abuse are members of the child’s family.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
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69) Women from higher socioeconomic groups are at greater risk of marital rape.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
70) Emotional and psychological violence can cause as much harm as physical blows or injuries.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Violence?
Learning Outcome: 4.1
71) An unintentional injury is one in which the injury happens due to circumstances, without a
deliberate intent to inflict harm.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Violence?
Learning Outcome: 4.1
72) The presence of a gun in the home triples the risk of a homicide occurring in that location.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Interpersonal and Collective Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.3
73) The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falling.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Unintentional Injuries
Learning Outcome: 4.6
74) If your state doesn’t mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don‘t need to bother wearing
them to prevent injuries.
Skill: Applying
Section: Unintentional Injuries
Learning Outcome: 4.6
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75) 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.
Skill: Applying
Section: Preventing Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.5
76) Do you think violence should be regarded as a chronic disease? Support your answer with
information from the chapter.
Skill: Evaluating
Section: What Is Violence?
Learning Outcome: 4.1
77) How do you think the socialization of males contributes to sexual assaults against women?
Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Sexual Victimization
Learning Outcome: 4.4
78) Do you think that college campuses are safer than they were a decade ago, or less safe?
Provide information to support your response.
Skill: Evaluating
Section: Preventing Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.5
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79) Select two causes of violence from the chapter and provide an argument explaining why you
believe each one contributes to the violence in the United States. Support your arguments with
examples.
Skill: Evaluating
Section: Factors Contributing to Violence
Learning Outcome: 4.2
80) Identify at least seven strategies for decreasing your risk for a motor vehicle accident while
driving.
Skill: Evaluating
Section: Unintentional Injuries
Learning Outcome: 4.6