Although violence seems endemic in human society, which of the following causative factors could be reduced if society agreed action was necessary? (Select all that apply.)
a. Access to firearms
b. Alcohol and other drug abuse
c. Dysfunctional families with lack of emotional support
d. Intolerance of those with a different religious ideology
e. Media video games, television shows, and movies
f.
Pacifism as a belief system
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Pacifism is a belief in peaceful resolution of conflicts and refusal to participate in war. All other factors are universally recognized factors that contribute to violence. These factors are poverty, unemployment, economic dependency; polydrug and alcohol abuse; dysfunctional family and/or social environment and lack of emotional support; media influence (e.g., violent video games, television shows, and movies); access to firearms; political and/or religious ideology; and intolerance and ignorance.
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