Exploring the Facts
Self Defense Questions & Topics For Discussion
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In the deployment of a self defense escape, what is the standard number of procedure steps you should deploy in the execution? 1....3....5...more.
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Identify those steps required in deploying an escape form (rank the step procedures): Breath control, shout & scream, hit & distract, move quickly, break free, run, strike hard to a vital area, ask for mercy.
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As stated in the Journal of Criminology, on average how many assaults go unreported? 10%....25%....50%....75%
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What should a person do in the event of an attack? Give in....yell police....plead for mercy....strike back....look for distinguishing characteristics....all listed.
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As stated in the Journal of Criminology, what is the percentage of women who have fallen victim to an assault? 10%....15%....25%....35%....higher.
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As reported, what age group is the most at risk for falling victim to an assault? Ages....12 - 28 ....16 - 36....21 - 50 years.
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In the event of an attack, what is the most important thing to keep in mind? Stay calm....look for distinguishing characteristics....get away....hurt the attacker....stay on your feet....get help.
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In the event of an assault, should the victim try and negotiate to be left alone? Yes....No.
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As stated in the Journal of Criminology, what is the percentage of assailants who were known to the victims? 10%....25%....50%....75%.
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As stated in the Journal of Criminology, where is the most likely location for an assault? Work....home....parking lot....elevator....shopping mall....park and / or open field.
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Scenario: On entering an elevator, you suddenly become suspicious of the person already inside; what should you do? Ask the person’s name....enter and stay close to the panel....wait, and take the next elevator....take the stairs.
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While a guest is in your home, is it necessary to lock the doors? Yes....No.
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Should you lock the doors of your car while you are inside? Yes....No.
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In the event of an attack, what should a person yell? Help....police....rape....fire.
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Immediately following an assault, or an attempted assault, what is the best thing to do? Go to a hospital....call a friend....take a bath / shower....call police....call a lawyer?
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What is the best option for never becoming a victim of an assault? Never go outside alone....carry a weapon....take a self defense course....carry a cell phone.
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In a word, what is the main motivator for the attacker? Greed....victory....fear....power....satisfaction...control
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In most cases, will noise-making devises distract and ward off an attacker? Yes....No.
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Is a person within their rights to strike back at an assailant? Yes....No.
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What should serve as a reason(s) for taking a self defense course? Beat off an attacker....self confidence....meet people....certificate....peace of mind....satisfaction on completion....exercise....learning experience....all listed.
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What is the best form of self defense? Gun....mace....scissors....assorted weapons....planning.
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As compared to the victim, what measure of rights do the assailant(s) have? Same....less....dependant on circumstances.
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Scenario: Late at night upon going to your car in the parking lot, you become suspicious of a person in the area; how should you react? Approach your car slowly....have your keys ready in hand....look for help....go back to where you came from....confront the person and ask what they are doing there.
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While in your home, is it safe to open your door to a stranger with the chain attached? Yes....No.
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True or false....Is it better to fight back during an assault?
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True or false....Assailants are always of the opposite gender?
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For a self defense tactic, what is the logic for the initial course of action? Inflict pain....scare the assailants...make the assailant back off....help in the continued escape release.
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Who or what group would be the best for teaching a self defense course? Police....Martial Arts instructor....male....female....at a community centre....all listed.
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True or false....An assailant is less likely to cause serious harm or kill a victim who doesn’t fight back?
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True or false....An assailant is usually stronger and very much more confident than the victim?
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True or false....A victim must strike back at an assailant only to a level required ward off the attack?
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Is it a fair statement to make that taking a self defense course is a positive, pro-active exercise / decision?
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True or false....If more people carried firearms there would be a reduction in the number of personal - physical assaults?
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True or false....Every person can learn and apply proficient self defense techniques?
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True or false....Self defense techniques must be selected on the premise of their simplicity and execution for the resulting effect?
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True or false....Self defense is more about having attitude than aptitude?
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True or false....Self defense is mostly concerned with prevention rather than reaction?
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In striking an assailant, the more ideal targets are (select in rank order)....head / face....stomach....joints....rib-cage....underarms....underside of body areas....throat area?
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To place a person off balance, what is the best direction in which to push / pull the person? Sideways....backwards....forward....angular.
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Where is a person’s point / centre of balance? Head area....between the shoulders....waist / stomach area.... at their feet.
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Of the three components required for an offense to take place, what is the only one that you can control?...The assailant....the victim....the opportunity.
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Common victim’s statements: it happened as a complete surprise, I should’ve saw it coming, I thought it wouldn’t happen to me, I should’ve taken another route, I felt something was not right but didn’t listen to my inner voice, etc.
