Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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If a friend reveals plans of violence to you, it is important that you
a. | ask a trusted adult for help. | b. | do not take the threat
seriously. | c. | relay the threat to the other person involved. | d. | spread the plan
around to your friends and peers. |
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The main reason for domestic violence and dating violence is
a. | simple misunderstanding. | b. | accidental injury. | c. | one person's
desire to have control over another. | d. | one person's inability to fulfill his or
her responsibilities in a relationship. |
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One of the physical changes that occurs in response to anger is
a. | reduced breathing rate. | b. | improved judgment. | c. | reduced heart
rate. | d. | tensed muscles. |
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The most effective way to stop bullying is to
a. | remain silent. | b. | get bystanders involved. | c. | laugh at the
bully's jokes and actions. | d. | make fun of the
bully. |
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The desire for revenge leads to
a. | an end of violence. | b. | a dangerous cycle of
fighting. | c. | useful ways to settle arguments. | d. | a reduction in
anger. |
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To stop sexual harassment, you should
a. | avoid having to be alone with someone you don't trust. | b. | remain quiet when
you feel disrespected. | c. | not discuss behavior that you think is sexual
harassment. | d. | welcome unwanted sexual advances. |
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Which of the following can prevent fights?
a. | mediation | b. | discrimination | c. | prejudice | d. | microinsults |
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Which is NOT a useful negotiating strategy?
a. | Do the unexpected. | b. | Be willing to apologize. | c. | Provide the other
person with a way out. | d. | Choose a time to talk when other people are
around. |
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The best time to confront a person with whom you have had a disagreement is
when
a. | you don't have an audience. | b. | your friends are present. | c. | the person is under
the influence of alcohol. | d. | you are in a private
area. |
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When a violent act occurs, who is affected? I. the victim II. the assailant III.
society
a. | I, II, and III | b. | I | c. | II | d. | I and II |
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Which is the best place to confront a person with whom you have had a
disagreement?
a. | a graduation party | b. | a bench in a public park. | c. | the homecoming
dance | d. | an isolated spot with nobody else around |
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It is best to ignore a situation if
a. | the other person involved is important to you. | b. | a person tries to
get you in trouble by provoking a fight. | c. | the conflict is about a serious
matter. | d. | you will often encounter the other person involved. |
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A person who is attacked by another person is called a(n)
a. | victim. | b. | assailant. | c. | bully. | d. | instigator. |
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Children are more apt to use violence if they
a. | live in a wealthy, rural community. | b. | do not carry a weapon. | c. | avoid drugs and
alcohol. | d. | grow up in violent homes. |
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Friends who urge you to fight are acting as
a. | negotiators. | b. | vandals. | c. | mediators. | d. | instigators. |
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One risk factor for violence is
a. | ethnicity. | b. | gender. | c. | poverty. | d. | race. |
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People who are skilled peacemakers
a. | spread rumors. | b. | go to watch when they know a fight is
brewing. | c. | confront people in public when they are upset with them. | d. | avoid using insults
or name-calling when they are angry. |
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In deciding how to deal with any conflict, your first concern should be
a. | fighting. | b. | escalation. | c. | getting
even. | d. | your safety. |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Students who use weapons at school often are acting on the rage they feel as
victims of harassment.
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20.
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Alcohol use decreases the risk of violence.
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21.
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Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm are
called vandalism.
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22.
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Groups that are organized to control a specific neighborhood or "turf"
are called territorial gangs.
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