Fam violence Final

Which measure of violence sparked the gender symmetry debate?

Conflict Tactics Scale

What is one complaint with the findings of IPV rates amongst different racial groups?

They collapse several distinct racial groups into one category.

What is one criticism of victimless and no-drop prosecution?

They disempower victims

Nick convinced Jessica to quit her job. He often refers to her as "my woman," and was concerned about the way men at her job might take advantage of her. What IPV contributing attitude is this an example of?

Women are possessions.

Which of the following is NOT a typical question found on a dangerousness assessment instrument? -history of abusive behavior -time spent in jail for abuse -access to lethal weapons -history of mental health treatment

time spent in jail for abuse

Which of the following is NOT a common perpetrator of elder abuse? -family -bankers -transportation -professionals lawyers

transportation professionals

The National Elder Mistreatment Study found that ______________ elders experienced abuse in the prior year.

1 in 10

Compared to a 1 in 20 chance of having a disability between ages 15 and 24, people between ages 65 and 69 have a ____________ chance of having a disability.

1 in 4

How many women experience severe IPV?

1 in 4

Which of the following age groups has the highest risk of IPV perpetration according to most studies?

18-29

What percentage of people in the United States have a disability?

19%

Some researchers have found that people with disabilities may be as much as _________ times more likely to be victimized.

2-5

In what percentage of cases was alcohol a factor?

24%

In the case of the death of two-year-old Alfredo Montez, his case worker had a caseload of 50 children and was only paid _______.

28,000

How many states have adopted primary aggressor laws?

34

In larger surveys, what are the rates of victimization among women with disabilities?

4%

In larger surveys, what are the rates of victimization among men with disabilities?

5%

What percentage of children between the ages of 2 and 9 report sibling violence?

50%

At about what percentage do men and women with developmental disabilities experience abuse as adults?

60%

Which ethnic group is found to have the lowest rates of IPV?

Asian Americans

Which of the following is NOT a prevention program addressing IPV perpetration? -Green Dot -Responsible Fatherhood Program -Batterer Intervention Program -Con Los Padres

Batterer Intervention Program

Which dangerousness assessment instrument is used to help IPV victims in creating a safety plan? -Spousal Assault Risk Assessment -IPV Risk Scale -Danger Assessment Scale -Partner Violence Risk Assessment

Danger Assessment Scale

Christina is deaf. Her husband Todd, who is not deaf, is fluent in sign language, and convinced Christina that she does not need a communication device that will allow her to make visual phone calls, as he can be her interpreter. What risk factor of IPV does this increase?

Dependency

What was the first survey to examine trends in VMIR over time using the same questions?

Family Violence Survey

Who is more likely to threaten or follow through with destroying a partner's property?

Females

Jane and Sherry have been dating for a few years. Sherry consistently calls Jane names, and insinuates that she is not a real lesbian due to her previous relationships with men. Sherry threatens to beat Jane to toughen her up. What is this situation an example of?

IPV

Which of the following is NOT a belief that most batterers hold? -IPV is normative. -Their behavior is not abusive. -Their behavior does not cause significant harm. -IPV is their right as a married man.

IPV is their right as a married man.

Which risk factors of IPV are the most studied?

Individual

Why is spanking a form of violence?

It has the intention of hurting another.

immigrants from ____________ are more likely to commit IPV than immigrants from other regions.

Latin America

Who is more likely to threaten or following through with killing their partner or relatives?

Males

Which of the following is NOT a reason critics argue that estimated rates of intimate abuse of people with disabilities vary tremendously? -Not all surveys define 'disability' the same way. -Many surveys only use a small, convenience based samples. -Many surveys are inaccessible to people with disabilities. -Many surveys isolate a specific subset of disabilities.

Many surveys are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

Which of the following attitudes are associated with higher rates of IPV perpetration?

Men are strong.

What type of disability causes men to have higher rates of IPV?

Mental

Rape laws in the United States were originally enacted to protect ______.

Property

What kind of abuse are those with higher levels of education more likely to use?

Psychological

Which dangerousness assessment instrument is used by clinicians to make a determination of psychological health? -Spousal Assault Risk Assessment -IPV Risk Scale -Danger Assessment Scale -Partner Violence Risk Assessment

Spousal Assault Risk Assessment

What country was the first to prohibit corporal punishment in the home?

Sweden

Which of the following is true about immigrant populations and perpetration of IPV? -Only immigrants from Latin American are at a higher risk of perpetrating IPV. -An immigrant's home country's culture is to blame for high IPV perpetration. -The longer immigrants are in the United States the higher their risk for IPV perpetration. -Only immigrants from the Middle East are at a higher risk of perpetrating IPV.

The longer immigrants are in the United States the higher their risk for IPV perpetration

Which of the following is a widespread IPV prevention program aimed at the general population?

White Ribbon Campaign

What factor has been found to moderate the relationship between substance use and IPV?

adherence to traditional patriarchal gender norms

Which theory about the effects of substance abuse on IPV explains the need to look at the total number of risk factors present?

adherence to traditional patriarchal gender norms

What factor can increase one's probability of having a disability?

age

As a group, batterers ___________.

are diverse

The majority of people with disabilities who live in their own homes rely on PAS providers who _____________.

are informal family and friends

When are women more likely to use violence in an intimate relationship?

as retaliation

What do researchers argue prevention programs should emphasize for persons with disabilities?

assertiveness

Which group is more likely to experience IPV?

cannot determine

Who is more likely to threaten to kill their partner?

cannot determine

Batterer intervention programs _____________ instances of IPV.

cannot determine effect on

Formal processing of IPV cases in criminal court __________ IPV cases.

cannot determine effect on

Non-school based programs that focus on preventing IPV are shown to ___________ instances of IPV.

cannot determine effect on

The White Ribbon Campaign has been shown to ____________ instances of IPV.

cannot determine effect on

What form of violence do NIS data suggest has increased?

child psychological maltreatment

Who does NOT use a dangerousness assessment instrument? -perpetrators -victims -police -children of perpetrators

children of perpetrators

What do critics of the CTS state that it ignores?

contextual factors and outcomes

What element helps make BIPs more effective?

coordinating with the criminal justice system

Which of the following is NOT a negative physical health outcome of IPV? -depression -IBS - chronic fatigue syndrome -heart disease

depression

Carter has autism that often limits his ability to communicate. His long-term girlfriend Stacey often mocks this inability. When Carter threatens to leave, she laughs saying that he cannot tell anyone what is happening. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV

developmental disability

Batterers and sexually violent men believe that the frequency of IPV is ____________ in comparison to what it actually is.

double

Why might perpetrators purposely seek out a partner with a disability?

easy to control

Which of the following is a risk to returning to abusers that shelters seek to address?

economic instability

Which of the following is a risk factor specific to people with disabilities?

exposure to multiple potential perpetrators

which of the following is a risk factor specific to people with disabilities?

exposure to multiple potential perpetrators

Lisa decided to stay with Frank after his release, despite his history of IPV, because his SARA indicated that he was low risk for recidivism. Later that year, Frank put Lisa in the hospital after she came home late from work. What is this an example of?

false negative

The SARA found that Jack was at high risk for recidivism, but he never did re-perpetrate IPV. What is this an example of?

false positive

Molly used to get cash back while using her husband's credit card in order to have cash to spend on herself and her children. Once her husband discovered this fact, he only gave Molly a cash allowance to use when going to the store for groceries. What is this an example of?

financial abuse

Women with disabilities report a ___________ lifetime incidence of abuse by PAS providers.

high

For which group does arrest help in deterring IPV perpetration?

high stake in conformity

What does the gender symmetry debate argue?

if women are as violent as men

What factor increases the likelihood for immigrant men to perpetrate IPV?

immigration-related stressors

What are PAS providers?

individuals who provide personal assistance

What theory argues that children who witness IPV in their families growing up are more likely to be involved in IPV when they are adults?

intergenerational transmission theory

Sam continuously calls his husband Jared a sissy, pussy, and fag, telling him that he is less of a man because of his effeminate nature. What is this an example of?

internalized homophobia

What is one factor that contributes to IPV that may be unique to same-sex couples?

internalized homophobia

Which factor may influence the high rates of IPV amongst racial minorities?

low socioeconomic status

Which of the following age groups has the highest risk of IPV perpetration according to most studies?

low socioeconomic status

When only counting acts of IPV, which group experiences IPV at higher rates?

men and women equally

Which group is more likely to perpetrate IPV? -men who abstain from alcohol -men who socially drink -men who are moderate drinkers -men who binge drink

men who binge drink

Which is the most popular model for batterer intervention programs?

motivational interviewing

you leave your home for a week to go on vacation. To make it seem like you are home, you set a light timer in your home. What is this an example of?

opportunity theory

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of batterers? -depression -low self-esteem -personality disorders -high levels of trait anger

personality disorders

Larry is paralyzed from the waist down, and his partner Bob frequently disables his wheelchair to keep Larry from leaving their apartment. What form of disability contributes to this experience of IPV?

physical disability

Which of the following definitions of disability is the standard created by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

physical or mental impairment that substantially limit major activities of daily living

Which of the following risk factors for IPV is increased due to disability status?

poverty

Frances has avoidant personality disorder, which causes her to feel social discomfort at being physically touched by others. Her partner Jacob frequently becomes frustrated about his needs not being met, and forces her to engage in sexual acts. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV?

psychiatric or mental disability

Natalie is deaf and uses sign language to communicate. Her partner Lance has increasingly become physically abusive. Natalie has a special device that allows her to make visual phone calls so that she may sign to communicate. Lance recently disconnected the device and removed it from their home, arguing they could not afford it any longer. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV?

sensory disability

Which of the following forms of violence are those who drink heavily more likely to use in comparison to batterers who do not drink? -emotional -psychological -severe physical -financial

severe physical

Which of the following has the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence NOT found to have decreased? -child maltreatment -sexual child abuse -dating violence -sexual assault

sexual assault

Bernard is wheelchair-bound. His partner Gail recently moved them into a second-story apartment without an elevator. What risk factor of IPV does this action increase?

social isolation

Which of the following is a risk factor for IPV that tends to increase amongst those with disabilities?

social isolation

What sociological theory is intergenerational transmission based on?

social learning theory

What is the most commonly cited contributing factor to IPV perpetration?

substance abuse

What group of people are at greater risk of severe injury and death as a result of abuse?

the elderly

Batterers and sexually violent men believe that the frequency of forced sex is ____________ in comparison to what it actually is.

triple

Intimate partner violence includes completed acts of physical and sexual abuse committed by a spouse or current partner.

true

According to Strauss, what message does spanking send to children?

when one is angry, violence is justified.

Which group has the highest rate of past-year and lifetime sexual victimization?

women with disabilities