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davison chapter 7
chapter review 7
violence | is the threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person |
homicide | the intentioanl killing of one person by another |
victim | the person attacked |
assailant | person who attacks another person |
risk factors for violence | Pigs vomit more while drinking gas |
harassment | unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm |
bullying | threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person |
cyber bulling | bullying by e-mail, im, text, web, and twitter |
hazing | requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group |
sexual harassment | any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance |
hate violence | speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics |
prejudice | negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes |
stereotype | an exaggerated beleif or overgeneralization about an entire group of people |
intolerance | a lack of acceptance of another person's opinions, beliefs, or actions |
discrimination | the unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice |
vandalism | intentionally damaging or destroying another person's property |
escalate | grow more intense |
instigators | people who encourage fighting between others while staying out of the fight themselves |
mediation | a process for resolving conflicts that involves a neutral third party |
It is important to identify and treat clinical depression because it may | lead a person to abuse drugs |
Which of the following statements about clinical depression is NOT true? | Depression usually lasts only a few days |
Which of the following is a risk factor for depression? | A major life change |
A person who often makes up stories to explain new scars and always wears long pants and long-sleeved shirts, even in hot weather, may be trying to hide signs of | self-injury |
Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior? | Feeling like he has no friends |
A person who is attacked by another person is called a(n) | victim |
Children are more apt to use violence if they | grow up in violent homes |
One of the physical changes that occurs in response to anger is | tensed muscles |
The main reason for domestic violence and dating violence is | one person's desire to have control over another |
Which of the following can prevent fights? | mediation |
The most effective way to stop bullying is to | get a teacher involved |