Women are the most at the risk of physical violence from people they_____, men are most at risk of attack from people they____, and the most risky stage of life in terms of homicide is_____.
Correct answer: B. know; don't know; young adulthood
- A. don't know; don't know; childhood
- B. know; don't know; young adulthood
- C. don't know; don't know; adulthood
- D. know; know; young adulthood
Explanation
Women are more often attacked by someone they know, whereas men are more often attacked by strangers. Homicide risk is highest in young adulthood, when exposure to risky social situations and violent conflict is greater.
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