Question 1

A sibling killing a sister is called

Accepted Answer

Sororicide is the term used specifically for when a sibling kills their sister. Matricide refers to the killing of a mother, particide is the killing of a relative, and parricide is the killing of a parent or close relative, but not specifically a sister.

Question 2

Studies of homicide have shown that murderers rarely know their victims.

Accepted Answer

Studies have actually shown that a majority of murderers know their victims, either as family members, acquaintances, or spouses/partners. However, there are certainly cases where a murderer may choose a victim at random or have no prior relationship with them.

Question 3

Much of the data on runaway,abducted,or thrownaway youth are reported in

Accepted Answer

The National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Throwaway Children (NISMART) is a national survey conducted twice by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to collect comprehensive data on missing and exploited juveniles. It provides valuable information on the characteristics and circumstances of runaway, abducted, or thrownaway youth.

Question 4

In the United States,the victims of homicide are mostly male.

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's 2019 Crime in the United States report, approximately 78.3% of homicide victims were male.

Question 5

Infanticide refers to the killing of an infant.

Accepted Answer

Infanticide is the intentional killing of an infant, typically within the first year of their life.

Question 6

Filicide refers to the killing of

Accepted Answer

Filicide is the act of a parent killing their own child, regardless of the child's age, as long as the child is older than 24 hours.

Question 7

Males are more likely than female to perpetrate which act of family violence?

Accepted Answer

Abusive head trauma, also known as shaken baby syndrome, is more commonly perpetrated by males than females. According to a study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, fathers were the perpetrators in 70% of cases of abusive head trauma.

Question 8

Families that are characterized by continuous cycles of physical aggression and violence inside the family are called

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe families that are characterized by continuous cycles of physical aggression and violence inside the family is "multiassaultive." Therefore, the correct answer is A. None of the other options accurately describe this type of family dynamic.

Question 9

There is strong research evidence that women who kill their children are emotionally detached from their offspring.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women who kill their children often suffer from severe mental health issues, such as postpartum depression or psychosis, rather than being emotionally detached. These conditions can impair their judgment and emotional connections, leading to tragic outcomes.

Question 10

Neonaticide refers to the killing of

Accepted Answer

Neonaticide specifically refers to the killing of a child within the first 24 hours after birth.

Question 11

The weapon most commonly used in homicides in the United States is a knife.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the FBI, firearms are the most commonly used weapons in homicides in the United States, followed by blunt objects and then knives.

Question 12

Studies investigating the sociological correlates of criminal homicides have found that most murderers are under the age of thirty.

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently found that the majority of murderers are under the age of thirty.

Question 13

A youth who has been thrown away from the home by a parent or caretaker is called a thrownaway.

Accepted Answer

A youth who has been thrown out of their home by a parent or caretaker is commonly referred to as a thrownaway.

Question 14

Incidence refers to the total number of cases per year.

Accepted Answer

Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a particular disease or condition in a given population over a specified period of time, usually a year. Therefore, it is the total number of cases per year.

Question 15

George and Bill walk into a bar,order a drink and begin playing pool.Several minutes later,one of the bar's regulars,Steve,hollers across the bar and calls Bill a sissy girl.Bill punches Steve and a fist fight ensues.This scenario depicts an example of

Accepted Answer

The scenario depicts reactive aggression, as Bill's response was a direct reaction to Steve's insult.

Question 16

The cycle of violence theory posits that coercive and punitive tactics in parenting increase the likelihood of later aggressive behavior and potential domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence theory suggests that there is a connection between punitive parenting methods and later violent or aggressive behavior, especially in the context of domestic violence. Studies have shown that children who experience physical or emotional abuse or witness violence in the home are more likely to perpetrate violence later in life. This cycle can be broken through early intervention and support for at-risk families.

Question 17

Where do most abductions of elementary school children occur?

Accepted Answer

According to statistics from the National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Thrownaway Children, the majority of child abductions occur within a quarter-mile radius of the child's home. This makes sense because this is where children are most likely to be without adult supervision. Therefore, the answer is D, near the child's home.

Question 18

In an important study of American children by Ullman and Straus (2003),it was discovered that approximately ________ percent of adolescents participated in child-to-parent violence during the previous 12 months.

Accepted Answer

Ullman and Straus (2003) found that approximately 10 percent of adolescents participated in child-to-parent violence during the previous 12 months.

Question 19

Abusive head trauma is synonymous with

Accepted Answer

Abusive head trauma is commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome, as it involves the violent shaking of an infant or young child, resulting in severe brain injury.

Question 20

Spousal and child abuse appears to occur primarily in economically disadvantaged families.

Accepted Answer

Spousal and child abuse occur across all socioeconomic levels and is not limited to economically disadvantaged families. However, there may be certain factors present in economically disadvantaged families that increase the risk of abuse, such as financial stress and lack of access to resources and support.

Quiz 9: Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence