Workplace and Violence Definition Quiz
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What is the definition of a workplace?

  • A place of employment where someone works only for their employer
  • A home office or a large office building or factory
  • A location where someone works, for their employer or themselves (correct)
  • A location where someone works exclusively for their employer

How can violence be distinguished from aggression?

  • Aggression is more common in industrialized societies compared to violence
  • Violence is only intended to cause harm, while aggression is not
  • Violence always involves physical force, while aggression does not
  • Violence causes physical or psychological harm, while aggression is a general type of hostile behavior (correct)

Which of the following is categorized as a form of violent crime?

  • Defamation (false statement that harms someone's reputation)
  • Robbery (forcibly taking something from another person) (correct)
  • Fraud (deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain)
  • Bribery (offering money or gifts to influence the actions of others)

What is the impact of violence on individuals according to the text?

<p>It has a negative impact on those who experience or witness it in both physical and psychological ways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text define as homicide?

<p>The killing of one human being by another, sometimes for legally justifiable reasons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the workplace in industrialized societies according to the text?

<p>It is the most important social space, more than the home (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological disorder is NOT mentioned in the text as being associated with experiencing or witnessing violence?

<p>Obsessive-compulsive disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of violence does workplace violence usually involve?

<p>Physical abuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT identified as increasing the risk of violence for some workers at certain worksites?

<p>Working in well-lit areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as one of the best protections employers can offer their workers against workplace violence?

<p>Establishing a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which measure is NOT mentioned as a method for reducing the likelihood of workplace violence incidents according to the text?

<p>Psychological counseling for employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as critical to ensure regarding workers and the workplace violence policy?

<p>That all workers know the policy and understand that all claims of workplace violence will be investigated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a potential risk factor for workplace violence in terms of time of day and location of work?

<p>Working late at night or in areas with high crime rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a group that should be covered under a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence?

<p>Family members of employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of program can help reduce the incidence of workplace violence in both the private sector and public workplaces?

<p>A well-written and implemented workplace violence prevention program combined with engineering controls, administrative controls, and training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as critical regarding workers' knowledge of the workplace violence policy?

<p>Ensuring that all workers know the policy and understand that all claims of workplace violence will be investigated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of forensic medicine in the justice system?

<p>Assisting in solving crimes and ensuring justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study collaborates with forensic medicine in legal cases?

<p>Toxicology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which ancient civilization were records of using medical knowledge in legal investigations found?

<p>Ancient China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative name for forensic medicine mentioned in the text?

<p>Legal Medicine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which professional plays a crucial role in investigating deaths and providing expert testimony in legal cases?

<p>Forensic pathologist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the period mentioned for ancient Greek and Roman contribution to the early development of forensic medicine?

<p>500 - 1500 BCE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is often referred to as the father of medicine?

<p>Hippocrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did the study of forensic medicine decline in Europe?

<p>Middle Ages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of human anatomy during the Renaissance?

<p>Andreas Vesalius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known as the father of toxicology and made significant contributions to forensic science in the 19th century?

<p>Mathieu Orfila (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology saw significant advancements in the 20th century that revolutionized forensic science?

<p>Fingerprinting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a clinical autopsy?

<p>To understand more about diseases that may have affected the deceased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialty field expanded to include disciplines such as forensic anthropology and entomology?

<p>Forensic pathology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically performs autopsies?

<p>Pathologists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does forensic autopsy determine when the cause of death is uncertain or suspicious?

<p>'Cause and manner of death' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which 20th-century technology played a crucial role in determining the cause of death in suspicious cases?

<p>DNA analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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