Wellness Test 5 & 6

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

domestic violence

In a relationship, commitment means that

each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other

Which of the following is TRUE about marital rape

several states treat it as a lesser crime

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct

sexual assault

Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of

sexual assault

A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

You are most likely to listen BEST when

you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

Rape that involves a stranger is classified as

aggravated rape

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often

change in communication

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

increasing financial stability and expanding support networks

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape

it has replaced the term date rape

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

objectifying women.

social capital

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure

It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.

A key defense against assault when you're outside alone is

stay aware of your surroundings

Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are

advocates for each other

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates

alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels

Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for

anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide attempts

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person asa partner?

beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family background.

The definition of the term family

changes over time

An act that causes harm or potential harm to a child is

child abuse

By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election, Derrick missed an opportunity to build

collective collectedness

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

companionate

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively

conflict resolution

When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, what natural opiates give partners a sense of security, peace, and calm

endorphins

Violence directed at others and based on prejudice and discrimination

ethnoviolence

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by

implementing new prevention and emergency response strategies

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples

intentional injuries

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involve

intimacy passion and commitment

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

intimate partner violence

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are

intimate relationships

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that

it is a predictor for divorce

A factor commonly seen in women who become victims of intimate partner violence

low self esteem

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges

made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by

making challenges look less forbidding

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by

meeting a friend for lunch

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

oxytocin

James lost his job and was unable to pay his rent. His frustration built to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying

reactive aggression

Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change

remorse/reconciliation

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion

romantic

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her

tell her boss

Violence against people or property that is rooted in political or social objectives and intended to intimidate is

terrorism

The World Health Organization defines violence as

the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

the number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?

It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true

Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship

Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE?

Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples.

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships

They involve the need for fulfillment

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates

a monogamous relationship.

Family consists of

a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain

acute battering

Jealousy is more likely when

one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other.

A common ploy used by rapists is to

pose as a police or authority figure

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence when

prisons are overcrowded and mental health services are inadequate

Which of the following requires institutions of higher education to collect and report data about sexual crimes on their campuses

Clery act