Violence/Forensics
Rural
International
Definitions
Cases
100

73% of murders are committed with

Firearms 

100

What are the three ways that a rural community can be defined? 

demographically, functionally, and geographically 

100

What are the four phases of emergency relief according to FEMA?

mitigation

preparedness

response

recovery

100

_____ focuses on increasing the personal relationships and social power of the victim.

empowerment theory 

100

Your sibling gets mad at you for taking one of their shirts. You respond stating, “I never should have taken it. It’s not like you have 10,000 other shirts in your drawer.” What type of communication is this?

Passive aggressive

200

____ is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. 

Stalking

200

What are rural communities that evolve in urban areas? 

rural enclaves 

200

Name at least one negative consequence of extreme weather events. 

compromised food and water safety 

decreased marine life health 

increased duration of the actual catastrophic event 

fewer wildfires

200

____ describes the departure of the manufacturing industry from rural areas. 

Deindustrialization

200

Your partner shows up late to pick you up for your date and you lose your reservations at the restaurant you have been excited about. You respond stating “I am disappointed that you did not make it on time. I would like for you to try to be on time for our next date.” What type of communication is this?

Assertive 

300

Only ___ of sexual assaults are reported to the police. 

1/3

300

What percentage of the U.S. population lives in rural areas? 

15%

300

Name one fact about the climate crisis. 

global temps are rising 

caused by greenhouse gasses being released in the atmosphere 

causes extreme weather 

300

____ describes the younger population leaving rural communities for more populated, urban areas where better opportunities are available. 

Out-migration 

300

Your friend accidentally spills their coffee in your car. You respond by stating “you are such an idiot. You are never allowed in my car again.” What type of communication is this?

Aggressive

400

Name one thing the Victim's Rights Movement established. 

victims can: 

be informed about the criminal case 

have the option to make a statement to the perpetrator

be notified of all court hearings 

400

Name at least one challenge individuals in small towns face. 

high rates of chronic illness

lower rates of educational attainment 

isolation 

400

What are the three levels of social work practice? 

Micro, mezzo, macro

400

Increased international connectedness among all countries, and consequently all people, is called what? 

Globalization 

400

You get the wrong order at the restaurant. You were really excited for the meal you ordered, and are very upset that it was not the right one. Your friend tells you to let your waiter know. You respond by stating “it’s okay. This looks perfectly fine.” What type of communication is this?

Passive

500

Name one example of sexual harassment. 

Multiple answers accepted 
500

Rural cultural competence requires that a human services provider recognizes the importance of what? 

family

land 

religion 

conservative/traditional lifestyles and beliefs

close-knit community ties 

information communication 

500

What are the five stags of Kubler-Ross model of grief? 

Anger 

Denial 

Depression 

Bargaining

Acceptance

500

___ poverty uses a threshold, such as a minimum standard of living, where individuals who fall below the established threshold are considered to be living in poverty. 

Absolute 

500
List at least three characteristics of assertive communication. 

clear, direct statements and expression of feelings 

respect for others' emotions 

calm, confident tone 

active listening 

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