Chapter 10

Question 1

expressive violence

Answer 1

violence that is designed not for profit or gain but to vent rage, anger, or frustration

Question 2

instrumental violence

Answer 2

violence used in a rational, controlled, and purposeful fashion. ie an attempt to improve the financial or social position of the criminal

Question 3

cycle of violence

Answer 3

hypothesis that suggests a childhood history of physical abuse predisposes the survivor to becoming violent themselves in later years

Question 4

eros

Answer 4

the life instinct, which drives people toward self-fulfillment and enjoyment

Question 5

thanatos

Answer 5

the death instinct, which drives people toward self-destruction

Question 6

psychopharmacological relationship

Answer 6

violence is the direct consequence of ingesting mood-altering substances

Question 7

economic compulsive behavior

Answer 7

violence committed by drug users to support their habit

Question 8

systemic link

Answer 8

link between drugs and violence that occurs when drug dealers turn violent in their competition with rival gangs

Question 9

subculture of violence

Answer 9

segment of society in which violence has become legitimized by the custom and norms of that group

Question 10

date rape

Answer 10

rape that involves people who are in some form of courting relationship

Question 11

statutory rape

Answer 11

sexual relations between one minor and one adult

Question 12

virility mystique

Answer 12

belief that males must separate their sexual feelings from their needs for love, respect, and affection

Question 13

narcissistic personality disorder

Answer 13

pattern of traits and behavior indicating infatuation and fixation with one’s self to the exclusion of all others, along with the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one’s own gratification, dominance, and ambition

Question 14

shield laws

Answer 14

laws that protect women from being questioned about their sexual history unless it directly bears to the case

Question 15

first-degree murder

Answer 15

killing a person after premeditation and deliberation

Question 16

premeditation

Answer 16

considering the criminal act beforehand

Question 17

deliberation

Answer 17

planning a criminal act after careful thought

Question 18

felony murder

Answer 18

killing that accompanies a felony, such as robbery or burglary

Question 19

second-degree murder

Answer 19

a person’s wanton disregard for the victim’s life and desire to inflict serious harm on the victim, which results in the victim’s death

Question 20

manslaughter

Answer 20

homicide without malice

Question 21

voluntary/nonnegligent manslaughter

Answer 21

a killing committed in the heat of passion of during a sudden quarrel that turns violent

Question 22

involuntary manslaughter

Answer 22

killing that occurs when one’s acts are negligent and without regard for the harm they may cause others

Question 23

feticide

Answer 23

intentional or negligent killing of a human fetus

Question 24

infanticide

Answer 24

murder of a very young child

Question 25

filicide

Answer 25

murder of an older child

Question 26

eldercide

Answer 26

murder of a senior citizen

Question 27

serial killer

Answer 27

a person who kills three or more persons in three or more separate events

Question 28

mass murder

Answer 28

killing of four or more victims by one or more assailants during a single event

Question 29

battery

Answer 29

offensive touching such as slapping, hitting, or punching the victim

Question 30

assault

Answer 30

either attempted battery or frightening the victim by word or deed. Offensive touching itself is not required

Question 31

road rage

Answer 31

violent assault by a motorist who loses control of their emotions while driving

Question 32

child abuse

Answer 32

any physical or emotional trauma to a child for which there is no reasonable explanation

Question 33

neglect

Answer 33

not providing a child food or shelter that they are entitled to

Question 34

relational aggression

Answer 34

psychological and emotional abuse. The spreading of smears, rumors, and private information in order to harm a partner

Question 35

acquaintance robbery

Answer 35

robbery in which the victims are people that the robber knows

Question 36

hate crimes

Answer 36

violent acts directed toward a particular person or members of a group due to a shared discernable racial, ethic, religious, or gender characteristic

Question 37

workplace violence

Answer 37

violence such as assault, rape, or murder committed at the workplace

Question 38

stalking

Answer 38

course of conduct that is directed at a specific person and involves repeated physical or visual proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal written or implied threats sufficient to cause fear in a reasonable person