Chap. 7 - Preventing Violence

What is a person who is attacked by another person called?

• Stalker

• Agitator

• Attacker

• Victim

Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 ways to control your emotions?

• Manage your stress

• Express your emotions

• Empathy habits

• Go out and scream

A risk factor for violence is

• Poverty

• Gender

• Ethnicity

• Race

Children are more likely to use violence if

• They do not carry weapons

• They grow up in a violent family

• They live in a wealthy rural community

• They stay away from drugs and alcohol

The most effective way to stop bullying is

• stay silent

• laugh at the bully's jokes

• involve bystanders

• mock the bully

To prevent sexual harassment, you should

• remain silent when you feel disrespected

• not discuss behavior you find inappropriate

• welcome unwanted sexual advances

• avoid being alone with someone you don't trust

One of the physical changes that occur in response to anger is

• muscle tension

• decreased heart rate

• decreased breathing rate

• better judgment

The desire for revenge leads to 

• a vicious cycle of wars

• reduced anger

• a useful way to resolve conflicts

• an end to violence

The main reasons for domestic violence and dating violence are

• a person's inability to fulfill their responsibilities in a relationship

• accidental injury

• a person's desire to control

• simple misunderstanding

It is better to ignore a situation if

• the other person involved is important to you

• you will frequently encounter the other person

• the conflict is about a serious issue

• someone is trying to cause trouble for you by provoking a fight