Ch 12 Quiz Questions And Answers

Question 1

The dependency stress model is helpful in understanding:

Answer 1

How caregivers may become frustrated or unable to cope with the stress of caregiving for children with disabilities

Question 2

According to the NCVS, which group experiences the highest rate of violent victimization?

Answer 2

persons with cognitive disabilities

Question 3

________ are at increased risk for being victimized by peers while incarcerated.

Answer 3

Individuals who have committed sexual offenses

Question 4

Half of children with disabilities report:

Answer 4

being bullied at school by peers

Question 5

The Crime Victims with Disabilities Awareness Act mandated:

Answer 5

collection of data on victimization via the National Crime Victimization Survey

Question 6

The best way to prevent victimization of individuals with disabilities and mental illness is:

Answer 6

educate caregivers, victim services, and first responders on the specific characteristics of disabilities and mental illness

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why persons with mental illnesses are particularly vulnerable to victimization?

Answer 7

Persons with mental illness may lack access to treatment and medicine that can help improve their daily life, including ability to recognize risk and engage in self-protective actions

Question 8

Which of the following is true and relevant to this textbook chapter regarding substance abuse issues?

Answer 8

Substance abuse issues are now identified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Question 9

Which theory is helpful in understanding the vulnerability of individuals with mental illness who are experiencing homelessness?

Answer 9

routine activities theory

Question 10

Individuals with mental illness are ______ to be perpetrators than victims of violence.

Answer 10

less likely