1. Which of the following is/are common characteristic(s) of child abusers?
a. frustration with life
b. has experienced violence in their life
c. low socioeconomic status
d. All of these
2. Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You would tell her to
a. confront the person when alone.
b. ignore the person.
c. Both tell her boss and confront the person when alone.
d. tell her boss.
3. Breakdown in the criminal justice system is considered a societal cause of violence because
a. sentences are too lenient.
b. there are too many prisons.
c. trial errors discourage violence.
d. prisons keep individuals for the full length of their sentence.
4. The media bears some blame for the perpetuation of a society of violence.
a. False
b. True
5. If a friend is , you can show support and offer to help by doing which of the following?
a. All of these
b. Resist asking questions that appear to be judgmental.
c. Go with him or her to the doctor right away.
d. Recommend a therapist.
6. Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?
a. Most women need outside intervention to break the cycle.
b. Both It explains how women get caught in a downward spiral and Most women need outside intervention to break the cycle.
c. It explains how women get caught in a downward spiral.
d. The cycle involves a tension building phase where the worst battering occurs.
7. As part of self-defense against personal assault and , you should
a. not make eye contact with a would-be attacker.
b. trust your intuition and feelings.
c. make sure to not shout or make a scene.
d. ask a person who is making you uncomfortable to please stop, in a soft tone.
8. Which of the following is true about acquaintance ?
a. It usually doesn't occur when the victim is on a date.
b. It usually occurs on a weeknight.
c. It is the most frequent type of on college campuses.
d. It usually doesn't involve drugs or alcohol.
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B
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Here are the correct answers to the questions:
1. D. All of these (All of the listed options - frustration with life, experiencing violence, and low socioeconomic status - can be common characteristics of child abusers.)
2. C. Both tell her boss and confront the person when alone. (Jane should inform her boss about the harassment and also consider confronting the person when she feels safe to do so.)
3. A. Sentences are too lenient. (Breakdown in the criminal justice system is considered a societal cause of violence because sentences that are perceived as too lenient can fail to deter potential offenders.)
4. B. True (The media does bear some blame for perpetuating a society of violence as it can influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors through the portrayal and glamorization of violence.)
5. A. All of these (To show support and help a friend who has been , you can resist asking judgmental questions, accompany them to the doctor, and recommend a therapist if appropriate.)
6. B. Both It explains how women get caught in a downward spiral and Most women need outside intervention to break the cycle. (The cycle of violence explains how women can become trapped in an ongoing pattern of abuse, and in many cases, they require outside intervention to break free from it.)
7. B. Trust your intuition and feelings. (As part of self-defense against personal assault and , it is important to trust your intuition and feelings to recognize and respond to potentially dangerous situations.)
8. C. It is the most frequent type of on college campuses. (Acquaintance , where the victim knows the attacker, is unfortunately a common type of sexual assault on college campuses.)