Psych of Women Ch 12

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according to studies which of the following is found to be a predictor of whether a woman is likely to be violent

a history of child abuse

which of the following is a background factor that is associated with sexual aggression toward women

a violent or abusive family background

when asked what helped them the most in dealing with abuse women most often said that it was

access to a shelter

sexual assault by a dating partner or someone is known to a victim is termed

acquaintance rape

the ___ is an international movement to educate the public about domestic violence reform the legal system and provide direct help to women whose partners are violent

battered women's movement

are refuges where a woman can find temporary safety emotional support information about their legal rights and sometimes counseling

battered women's shelters

is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder in which a woman may become incapable of taking action on her own behalf after prolonged abuse

battered women's syndrome

those feminists who believe that porn should be restricted argue that pornographic images are are of particular concern

because of the ways that the creation and use of pornography are intimately linked to actual violence against women

is defined as coercive sexual interaction between a child and an adult

childhood sexual abuse

according to phone surveys of randomized national samples, which of the following is true of childhood sexual abuse

children are most often abused by someone they know and trust

is a kind a gender neutral violence that involves both women and men inflicting violence on their partners equally

common couples violence

according to reyns, henson and fisher 2012 ___ involves repeated, unwanted, and unwelcome pursuit behaviors that take place virtually with the use of computers and other electronic devices like cell phones

cyberstalking

a type of abuse in which a perpetrator goes through a period of increasing tension, a violent episode and then a loving phase is called ___ abuse

cyclical

which of the following factors in the social environment is associated with sexual aggression toward women

dehumanization of women

in countries engaged in armed conflict and war, men are thrown in jail for having sex outside of marriage

false

stalking behaviors are sometimes referred to as unwanted pursuit behaviors (UPBs) when relationship motives are absent

false

the single biggest predictor of aggressive behavior in both women and men is

having an aggressive partner

which of the following is true of honor rapes in countries engaged in armed conflict and war

honor rapes are designed to shame a victim's tribe, clan, or ethnic group

the term ___ refers to physical aggression and violence in relationships

intimate partner violence

in couple relationships men are more likely to say that they aggress in order to

intimidate and frighten the partner

which of the following is a result of pornography

it can provide sexually arousing behavioral scripts for men with aggressive impulses

identify a feature of the battered women's movement

it has made huge changes in society's views of partner abuse

identify a true statement about sexting

it involves exchanging messages that can easily be forwarded to a much larger audience than originally intended

identify a true statement about elder abuse

it involves physical injury, emotional stress, neglect, and so on

what is patriarchal terrorism

it is a type of violence in which women rarely fight back

identify the true statements about gender linked violence against women

it is an assertion of the power men have over women it is bound to the social context of male domination and control

which of the following is true of acquaintance rape

it is fostered by sexual scripts that encourage women to be passive

which of the following is true of common couples violence in heterosexual couples

it is not entirely gender neutral

how does sexual abuse affect a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development

it leads to an increased risk for suicide it results in depression and withdrawal

identify a feature of patriarchal or intimate terrorism

it pervades the whole context of a couple's interaction

what does elder abuse have in common with other forms of intimate violence

it reflects patriarchal power imbalances

when a woman's actions are thought to bring shame to her male relatives, honor can only be restored by

killing the woman

the ideology of patriarchy contributes to

material inequalities that make women vulnerable to violence

based on research which of the following is found to be true about media

media violence is related to an increase in aggressive emotions, thoughts, and behavior in children and adolescents

which of the following is true of the endorsement of rape myths

men who endorse rape myths are more likely to endorse a proclivity to rape

is the distribution of sexually explicit material without the permission of the person feature in the photos or videos

nonconsensual pornography

what happens when violence against women is treated as a form of entertainment

people may view violence as less harmful

match the types of sexual material with their descriptions

pornography : it consists of material that combines sexual themes with violence, dehumanization, degradation, or abuse erotica: it consists of material that is merely sexually arousing without themes of violence, dehumanization, degradation or abuse

is defined as sexual penetration without a person's consent, obtained through force or threat of harm or when the person is incapable of giving consent

rape

are widely held stereotypical false beliefs bout rape rape victims and rapists that perpetuate and normalize male sexual violence against women

rape myths

according to peggy sanday, match the types of societies with their descriptions

rape prone societies: there is a high occurrence of rape which is connected to expressions of masculinity rape free societies free societies: there is a relative balance in power between men and women

identify the type of pornography that involves the distribution of sexually explicit material online without the permission of the person featured in the photos or videos as payback for ending a relationship

revenge porn

sending sexually explicit photos or videos of oneself via text message or email is known as

sexting

is a term used to refer to different kinds of unwanted sexual contact such as groping and fonding

sexual coercion

which of the following is true of a woman suffering from battered women's syndrome

she feels so disempowered that she cannot conceive of making an escape

according to the world health organization (WHO) which of the following is an underlying cause for gender linked forms of violence against women

the belief is that women are the property of men

how is the status of women strongly correlated with rates of violence against women

there are fewer incidences of violence against women in societies in which women have access to power and resources

identify a true statement about countries that are sex trafficking destinations

these are affluent countries where trafficked girls and women are enslaved in brotheis

identify a characteristic of cyclical abusers

they are apologetic and repentant after an episode of violence

which of the following is true of countries that serve as sources of sex trafficking

they are less developed and less wealthy

how are female characters portrayed in video games

they are portrayed as targets of aggression they are portrayed as promiscuous sex objects

identify a feature of abusive families

they are unaffectionate and emotionally distant families

according to studies identify a characteristic of violence prone men

they believe that violence helps win arguments

which of the following is true of rape myths

they justify male sexual aggression as natural

how do rape myths serve a purpose for women

they may provide a sense of control because they suggest that there are actions that women can take to avoid being raped

how do rape myths serve as purpose for women

they may provide a sense of control because they suggest that there are actions that women can take to avoid being raped

which of the following are true of women's motives for aggression against their partners

they use aggression as a form of self defense they are aggressive because they lose control of themselves

Patriarchal ideology is a root cause of violence against women to the extent that society accepts men's right to dominate women

true

intimate partner violence occurs in all types of intimate relationships, including those in which the partners are dating or married

true

what is the role of video games in media violence

video games are related to decreases in socially positive behavior such as helping others

when do honor killings occur

when a woman's actions are thought to bring shame to her relatives

who among the following is often left out of reports of development, health, and poverty in the developing world

widows

identify the true statements about widow abuse around the world

widows are thought to be evil and referred to as whores or beggars in Asia and Africa inheritance laws and practices in many countries prohibit widows from inheriting money or property

identify a true statement about pornography

women are subjected to degradation and abuse in most pornography


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