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Recognizing and Preventing Abuse

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Another name for a fight or disagreement.

a)

Peer Mediation

b)

Conflict

c)

Gang

d)

Violence

2.

A technique in which a trained outsider who is your age helps people i conflict.

a)

Conflict

b)

Violence

c)

Peer Mediation

d)

Violence

3.

The ability to overlook differences and accept people for who they are.

a)

Peer Mediation

b)

Tolerance

c)

Gang

d)

Conflict

4.

A group of peers that claim a territory.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Peer mediation

c)

Conflict

d)

Gang

5.

Physical Force that is used to harm people or damage property.

a)

Gang

b)

Tolerance

c)

Conflict

d)

Violence

6.

Unmanaged anger and lack of respect can lead to teen conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Most gangs are peaceful and do not seek violence or conflict.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which group has the largest population?

a)

Bullies

b)

People being bullied

c)

By standers

d)

Each group is equal

9.

Types of abuse include

a)

Child abuse and domestic abuse

b)

Hazing

c)

elder abuse

d)

all of the above

10.

To avoid abusive people, it is important to

a)

avoid social situations

b)

learn to recognize inconsiderate and disrespectful people

c)

learn to coerce others to behave properly

d)

All of the above

11.

Clues to the existence of an abusive relationship include

a)

Controlling, obsessive, jealous, or needy behavior

b)

treating newcomers with respect; showing tolerance

c)

providing only the basic needs for food clothing and love

d)

Divorce

12.

Which answer best summarizes the cycle of domestic violence?

a)

Violent phase, tension building phase, and honeymoon phase

b)

honeymoon phase, violent episode phase, and tension building phase

c)

tension building phase, violent episode phase, honeymoon phase

d)

tension building phase, honeymoon phase and violent episode phase

13.

Ways to protect yourself from abuse include

a)

Creating a supportive network of family and friends.

b)

avoiding disrespectful people

c)

being assertive

d)

all of the above

14.

If you tell a teacher about an abusive situation, they will tell no one.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

It is very difficult for an abused person to trust others.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Criminal charges can be brought against the people who haze, even if the one being hazed agrees to it.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Seeing and experiencing violence can affect a person by

a)

making them apathetic to others who have been hurt

b)

making them insensitive to others who might be in trouble

c)

making them more violent towards others

d)

all of the above

18.

If you have recognized that a conflict is escalating, you can calm things down by

a)

Fighting with someone to solve the argument

b)

Being respectful, using "I" messages and managing your anger

c)

making fun of the person who is angry

d)

stating your opinion, then leaving

19.

An effect of abuse is

a)

Depression

b)

feeling of worthlessness

c)

low self-esteem

d)

all of the above

20.

No one is immune from abuse. To protect yourself, you can

a)

Create a supportive network of friends and family

b)

avoid disrespectful people

c)

be assertive and show disapproval when confronted with abusive behavior

d)

all of the above

21.

You suspect that your best friend is being emotionally abused at home. Which of the following are clues that that she might need help

a)

overeating

b)

depression

c)

fatigue

d)

all of the above

e)

none of the above

22.

According to the Pittsburgh Essential Speakers when describing characteristics within a relationship what do each of the letters in S.S.A.F.E stand for

a)

Strong, Sensitive, Accepting, Focused, Entertaining

b)

Social, Spiritual, Assertive, Free, Energetic

c)

Social, Spiritual, Aptitude/Intelligence, Financial, Emotional

d)

Smart, Steady, Athletic, Fun, Emotional

23.

Coercion is

a)

A way to protect yourself from abuse

b)

A form of abuse involving force or threats of force

c)

Form of help available to abuse victims

d)

The failure of a caretaker to provide basic needs

24.

As your best friend changes for PE class, you notice bruises on her upper arms. You suspect that she has been abused. What can you do to help her?

a)

None of the below

b)

encourage her to behave better, so that she will not get hurt

c)

encourage her to confront her abuser, then leave the situation

d)

encourage her to tell someone, go somewhere safe, and consider counseling

25.

Which of the following is an example of lack of respect

a)

Destroying a persons property

b)

Negative opinions about someone because of their gender

c)

picking on someone

d)

all of the above

26.

Being exposed to violence can make a people fearful, unsympathetic to others, and more likely to use violence themselves.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

In most situations it is best to break up with a person you have been dating face-to-face and in a public place.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

75% of marriages fail.

a)

True

b)

False