Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Heimlich maneuver
B)  conflict resolution
C)  artificial respiration
D)  cardiopulmonary resuscitationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements about school violence is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most violence occurs in suburban schools.
B)  Murder and suicide make up half of all cases reported.
C)  Characteristics of violent students may include depression and uncontrolled anger.
D)  Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which one of the following statements is perhaps the most accurate explanation for the college's low incidence of reported date rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  The low incidence reflects the trend that date rape is decreasing on college campuses.
B)  A low incidence of date rape is not unusual in small colleges.
C)  The incidence is low because the campus does not have coed residence halls.
D)  The incidence is falsely low because most cases of rape are not reporteD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about air bags is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air bags deflate 5 to 6 minutes after a collision.
B)  They can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)  Second generation airbags are somewhat safer for children.
D)  All of these statements are false.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to aggressive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  adrenaline
C)  testosterone
D)  progesteroneE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is the primary killer in home fires?

Accepted Answer

A)  flames
B)  heat
C)  smoke
D)  toxic gasE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lift with your arms straight.
B)  bend at the waist.
C)  keep the object being lifted close to the body.
D)  set the object down gently.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about gangs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gang activities are limited to large urban areas.
B)  Gangs often serve as a means for companionship and self-esteem.
C)  Gang members often feel they have no hope of legitimate success.
D)  The average age for joining a gang is 14.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which one of the following statements about child sexual abusers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most sexual offenders are heterosexual men.
B)  Women more frequently sexually abuse children than do men.
C)  Sexual offenders are approximately equally divided between men and women.
D)  Sex offenders are rarely known by their victims except in the case of incest.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  have a higher risk for violent behavior toward their partners.
B)  have inflated levels of self-esteem.
C)  have fewer problems with alcohol abuse.
D)  have little need to demonstrate dominance over their partners.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10
B)  more than 20
C)  less than 50
D)  nearly 80E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is probably the most practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't go out alone late at night.
B)  Carry mace or pepper spray.
C)  Enroll in a self-defense course.
D)  Avoid any type of conflict in relationships.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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