Question 1

Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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Question 2

Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.

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Question 3

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Americans.

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Question 4

Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer:
 assault and homicide
 gang-related violence
 hate crimes
 school violence
 workplace violence

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Question 5

Knowledge about first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

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Knowledge about first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help individuals provide immediate care in emergency situations, which can reduce the severity of injuries and save lives. By providing basic first aid, such as controlling bleeding or immobilizing a broken bone, individuals can help prevent further harm until medical professionals arrive. Additionally, performing CPR can help restore breathing and circulation to someone whose heart has stopped beating, increasing their chances of survival.

Question 6

Which of the following is probably the most practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?

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While all options listed may help reduce the risk of violence to some extent, not going out alone late at night is the most practical suggestion as it is something that can be easily implemented into one's daily routine without requiring any additional resources or training.

Question 7

List at least eight strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

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Question 8

Most male-on-male rapes occur in prison.

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Most male-on-male rapes occur outside of prison settings, contrary to common misconceptions. Sexual violence against men, including rape, happens in various contexts and is not confined to incarceration environments.

Question 9

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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Question 10

Which one of the following statements is perhaps the most accurate explanation for the college's low incidence of reported date rape?

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Most cases of rape, including date rape, often go unreported, leading to a falsely low incidence rate.

Question 11

Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

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Sexual harassment can include verbal abuse such as comments, jokes, or gestures of a sexual nature, without any physical contact being involved.

Question 12

Describe (a)two strategies for preventing fires,(b)two strategies for preparing for fire-related situations,and (c)three strategies for preventing injuries should a fire occur.For part (c),include an explanation of what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

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Question 13

Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

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Acquaintance rape involves sexual activity that is forced upon a victim by someone they know or are acquainted with, rather than a stranger. The victim may not have given clear verbal consent or may have withdrawn consent during the sexual activity, but the perpetrator continues despite the victim's objections.

Question 14

Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

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Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are actually committed by other students. Studies and campus safety reports often show that the majority of perpetrators in incidents involving violence, theft, or sexual assault among students are fellow students, not outsiders.

Question 15

List and define three forms of family and intimate-partner violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.

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Quiz 16: Personal Safety