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Violence can be defined as

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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

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social support

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Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

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objectifying women

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Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

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prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early

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Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression

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It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature

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A tendency toward anger may be

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both physiological and related to family background

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Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression

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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 that

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alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides

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Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24

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Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement

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academic achievement

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Young people tend to join gangs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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to impress friends who are not gang members

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The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

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violence is used to achieve political aims

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A bias-motivated crime is

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a hate crime

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A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

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she fears retaliation against herself or her children

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

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

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Which of the following is TRUE about the cycle of intimate partner violence?

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The cycle explains predictable patterns of abuse

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What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner

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about three-fourths

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A factor commonly associated with intimate partner violence is

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low self-esteem

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Allen visits his aunt every month the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of

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elder abuse

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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

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neglect

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Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of

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sexual assault

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Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination is

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ethnoviolence

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Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape

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It has largely replaced the term date rape

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Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape?

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Several states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime

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Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes

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rape

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Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

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anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide

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Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

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aggravated rape

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Statistics on campus violence indicate that

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over 20 percent of female college students have been sexually assaulted during their undergraduate years

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Any form of unwanted sexual attention is

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sexual harassment

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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

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sexual harassment

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Which of the following is TRUE about stalking

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it can occur online

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A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is to

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stay aware of your surroundings

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The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

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domestic violence

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Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT

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discouraging family planning programs

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A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by

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revising prevention and emergency response strategies

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Campus law enforcement officers now have

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more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders

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The vast majority of stalkers are

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known to their victims

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A common ploy used by rapists is to

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pose as a police officer or other authority figure

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Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to

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tell her boss

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What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it

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They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse

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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

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Don't accept open or unsealed drinks and don't leave drinks unattended

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Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

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intimate partner violence

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Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence

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blaming the victim

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Which of the following is TRUE about intimate partner violence

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Homicide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States

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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

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reactive aggression

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

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stalking

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Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is

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terrorism

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Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain

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acute battering

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Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the \"honeymoon period\" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change

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remorse/reconciliation

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