Question 1

According to Rosenfeld and Harmon (2002), which two factors are significant predictors of stalking violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  prior criminal history and violent behavior 
B)  violent threats and drug use 
C)  presence of mental disorder and prior criminal history 
D)  age of the stalker and presence of a mental disorder 
A)  prior criminal history and violent behavior 
B)  violent threats and drug use 
C)  presence of mental disorder and prior criminal history 
D)  age of the stalker and presence of a mental disorder

Question 2

According to Huesmann et al. (2003), exposure to media violence seems to have ______ effects on adults and ______ effects on children.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term; long-term 
B)  inconsequential; deleterious 
C)  desensitizing; intermediary 
D)  intentional; unintentional 
A)  short-term; long-term 
B)  inconsequential; deleterious 
C)  desensitizing; intermediary 
D)  intentional; unintentional

Question 3

What is the primary difference between violence and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggression is present at birth, while violence is a learned behavior. 
B)  Aggression may not involve force, while violence does. 
C)  Violence is legal, while aggression is illegal. 
D)  Violence is psychological, while aggression is physiological. 
A)  Aggression is present at birth, while violence is a learned behavior. 
B)  Aggression may not involve force, while violence does. 
C)  Violence is legal, while aggression is illegal. 
D)  Violence is psychological, while aggression is physiological.

Question 4

Which category of risk factors represents the best option for preventing school violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  school-related factors 
B)  individual factors 
C)  family factors 
D)  peer-related factors 
A)  school-related factors 
B)  individual factors 
C)  family factors 
D)  peer-related factors

Question 5

According to criminal law, murder and manslaughter are the two major levels of criminal homicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text, human violence is ultimately a ______ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional 
B)  persistent 
C)  static 
D)  learned 
A)  transitional 
B)  persistent 
C)  static 
D)  learned

Question 7

Compared to single-victim murderers, serial killers ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more physically attractive 
B)  choose younger victims 
C)  begin killing at a later age 
D)  kill family members and close friends 
A)  are more physically attractive 
B)  choose younger victims 
C)  begin killing at a later age 
D)  kill family members and close friends

Question 8

Which scenario describes the majority of homicide-suicide murders in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  a male who kills a female relative and then kills himself 
B)  a male who kills a stranger in a bar brawl and then kills himself 
C)  a female who kills her children and then herself 
D)  a female who kills her batterer husband and then kills herself 
A)  a male who kills a female relative and then kills himself 
B)  a male who kills a stranger in a bar brawl and then kills himself 
C)  a female who kills her children and then herself 
D)  a female who kills her batterer husband and then kills herself

According to Rosenfeld and Harmon (2002), which two factors are significant predictors of stalking violence?

According to Huesmann et al. (2003), exposure to media violence seems to have effects on adults and effects on children.

What is the primary difference between violence and aggression?

Which category of risk factors represents the best option for preventing school violence?

According to criminal law, murder and manslaughter are the two major levels of criminal homicide.

According to the text, human violence is ultimately a ______ behavior.

Compared to single-victim murderers, serial killers ______.

Which scenario describes the majority of homicide-suicide murders in the United States?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 8: Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

According to Rosenfeld and Harmon (2002), which two factors are significant predictors of stalking violence?

According to Huesmann et al. (2003), exposure to media violence seems to have ______ effects on adults and ______ effects on children.

What is the primary difference between violence and aggression?

Which category of risk factors represents the best option for preventing school violence?

According to criminal law, murder and manslaughter are the two major levels of criminal homicide.

According to the text, human violence is ultimately a ______ behavior.

Compared to single-victim murderers, serial killers ______.

Which scenario describes the majority of homicide-suicide murders in the United States?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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According to Huesmann et al. (2003), exposure to media violence seems to have effects on adults and effects on children.