Chapter 25: Violence and Human Abuse Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 5th Edition

Chapter 25: Violence and Human Abuse Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 5th Edition 1.1. Which of the following statements is the best explanation as to why some countries are more violent than others? a.Civilized societies are less violent than primitive societies. b.Geographical differences are the primary factor. c.Population differences are the main determinant—for example, having more males than females. d.Violence is a learned behavior controlled or allowed by social norms.: ANS: D Some societies are basically nonviolent, and for them violence is not a significant health problem. Violence is a learned behavior, and social norms can keep violence at low levels or even eliminate it. 2.2. Which of the following statements best explains the primary reason why violence is so high among young African-American men? a.Men tend to be more violent than women. b.They are young and thus lack maturity. c.Unemployment is higher in this population. d.Violent tendencies are transferred genetically along racial lines.: ANS: C