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21. Men who abuse their partners are  a. more likely to injure the partner in self-defense. b. less likely to initiate physical fighting. c. less likely to stalk or injure a partner who has left them. d. more likely to inflict injuries that require medical treatment. 22. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding human violence?  a. Rates of violent behavior vary dramatically around the world. b. Adults are more likely to inflict harm on others when aggression is tolerated by their culture. c. In the U.S. 12 percent of murderers are women. d. All of these statements are true. 23. Adults are more likely to inflict harm on others when  a. weapons are readily available. b. aggression is tolerated by their culture. c. there is a high probability that others will harm them. d. any of these conditions are present. 24. According to your authors, one way to prevent violence is to a. increase penalties for violent crimes. b. have very strict gun control laws in every state. c. promote a nonviolent culture by helping adults achieve their basic needs. d. promote a nonviolent culture through character-building and moral training in schools. 25. Being overweight is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to ______, while obesity is a BMI greater than or equal to _______. a. 10; 20 b. 25; 30 c. 40; 50 d. 70; 75 26. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding excess weight? a. More than 50 percent of American adults do not get enough exercise to prevent weight-related disease. b. Currently, 65 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. c. The French have a low rate of heart disease because they follow a low-fat diet. d. Overweight adults are at risk for many chronic conditions, including arthritis-related disabilities, high blood pressure, and some cancers. 27. Overweight adults are at risk for a. high blood pressure and heart disease. b. diabetes. c. arthritis-related disabilities and some cancers. d. all of these. 28. Americans tend to be overweight for all of these reasons EXCEPT a. a lack of exercise. b. large food portions. c. being genetically-prone. d. tending to place a high value on comforts that make life easier. 29. Obesity result from a(n)__________, that is, consuming more energy than an individual expends. a. positive energy balance b. negative energy balance c. energy disequilibrium d. energy equilibration 30. Compared to less educated adults, those who spend more years in school have a. lower death rates. b. lower disease rates. c. lower disability rates. d. lower rates of all of these.