Ch 14

Tristan has taken control over her girlfriend and is frequently brutal in his aggression and she needs to be taken to the hospital. According to Johnson (2008), what form of domestic violence does this most closely exemplify? A. intimate terrorism. B. situational couple violence. C. violence resistant. D. interdependent terrorism.

A

Participants in a study about their traumatic childhoods used which of the following tendencies to survive: A. disassociated. B. accepted life as it was. C. drew on spiritual resources. D. all of these

D

People can manage stress better if they: A. look for something positive in every situation. B. pull together rather than apart. C. are able to cry and look for humor. D. all of these

D

Tempest and Augustine have been in a tumultuous relationship for years and when she tells him she wants a divorce he threatens to kill himself. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

D

Vonda and Kai have been in a tumultuous relationship for years and Kai keeps her from her friends and family, closely monitoring her phone and text messages. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

D

When there is stress in life, intimacy involves sharing: A. sorrows. B. joys. C. feelings. D. all of these

D

Which is NOT a category of domestic violence? A. intimate terrorism B. violence resistance C. situational couple violence D. aggressor domestic violence

D

Which of the following is one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale? A. Death of spouse B. Divorce C. Marital separation D. All of these

D

Which of the following strategies is LESS likely to be used by professionals who see child maltreatment as a family problem? A. increase the parent's self-esteem B. increase the parent's knowledge about child development C. develop community support networks for parents under stress D. remove the child from the dangerous environment

D

Which of these is listed as a common stressful issue? A. My job. B. Feeling emotionally upset. C. Inadequate income. D. All of these

D

_____ developed the social readjustment rating scale, a scale of life events that cause stress. A. Selye B. Erikson C. Engel D. Holmes and Rahe

D

In a nationwide survey of family violence, ______ of parents reported that they had been hit, bitten, or kicked at least once by their children. A. 5.5% B. 10% C. 20% D. 35%

B

Liz is seeking a self-help group, _____, to deal with her partner's extensive drinking. A. AA B. Al-Anon C. Alteen D. Alelderly

B

Olga is driving to work one day when a speeding driver runs a red light, broad siding her and injuring her in the crash. Her family possesses good crisis-meeting resources, like strong family relationships, health insurance, and access to medical care. In Hill's (1958) ABC-X model, which posited why some families do better than others in hard times, the crisis management resources are the: A. A B. B C. C D. X

B

Parental personality problems rarely enter into the incidence of child abuse in a family. A. True B. False

B

Reports show that maltreatment has decreased _____ since 1993. A. 9% B. 19% C. 29% D. 49%

B

Research indicates that the strength to cope with problems comes from: A. facing the problem with no help. B. close connections with friends, neighbors, and relatives. C. decreasing trust. D. developing interdependence.

B

Some reports indicate as many as ________ of those serving in combat may have a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis. A. 15% B. 10% C. 20% D. 8%

B

Strong, coercive discipline by parents is one effective way to reduce the rate of violence between siblings. A. True B. False

B

The incidence of domestic violence in a family is not correlated with income level. A. True B. False

B

The three levels of stress are cognitive, physical, and psychological. A. True B. False

B

Vaughn is having marital issues and as a result feels anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. His doctor tells him his symptoms are a result of: A. physiological stress. B. psychological stress. C. sociocultural stress. D. cognitive stress.

B

Venting anger verbally can prevent physical violence. A. True B. False

B

What term describes redefining a stressful experience so that the family can deal with it directly? A. passive appraisal B. reframing C. spiritual well being D. positive communication

B

When drawing on resources and related coping strategies, reframing is an example of an emotional resource or strategy. A. True B. False

B

_____ results when there is a contentious situation or problem between partners. A. Interdependent terrorism. B. Situational couple violence C. Intimate terrorism D. Violence resistance

B

Jonas received notice that he has lost his job and he and his family are already poor. Researchers would say this disturbance in social systems would cause: A. physiological stress. B. psychological stress. C. sociocultural stress. D. cognitive stress.

C

Olga is driving to work one day when a speeding driver runs a red light, broad siding her and injuring her in the crash. Her family is able to find the silver lining in the crash and use it as a means to grow closer together. In Hill's (1958) ABC-X model, which posited why some families do better than others in hard times, this outlook or way the family defines the crisis is the: A. A B. B C. C D. X

C

Performing a review of family stress models, Burr and Klein identified six general copying strategies: cognitive, relationships, emotional, community, spiritual, and _____ development. A. leadership B. diverse C. individual D. cohesive

C

Poverty, unemployment, war, and neighborhood violence are all examples of: A. physiological stress. B. psychological stress. C. sociocultural stress. D. cognitive stress.

C

Takara is trying to get away from her violent boyfriend and smashes a lamp over his head causing him physical harm. According to Johnson (2008), what form of domestic violence does this most closely exemplify? A. intimate terrorism. B. situational couple violence. C. violence resistant. D. interdependent terrorism.

C

The Chinese pictograph for the word "crisis" is a composite of two other symbols: _____ and _____. A. coping; stress B. chaos; cohesion C. danger; opportunity D. pain; despair

C

What is the most common type of child maltreatment? A. sexual abuse B. emotional abuse C. neglect D. physical abuse

C

Which is NOT true regarding sibling and child-to-parent abuse? A. Sibling abuse appears often to be learned in the home—from parents who are violent. B. Mothers are more likely to be abused by their children than are fathers. C. Sibling abuse is one of the least common forms of family violence. D. Children are capable of violence directed against parents that can be as devastating as that inflicted by adults.

C

Which of the following is NOT one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale? A. divorce B. fired at work/lost job C. jail term D. death of close family member

C

Which perspective on a likelihood of domestic violence is reflected by the feelings of inadequacy on the part of the abusive spouse? A. family system theory B. learned helplessness theory C. low self-esteem D. social isolation

C

____% of women will experience domestic violence in their life. A. 10 B. 15 C. 25 D. 33

C

If one experiences a traumatic childhood, it is not possible to become healthy and lead a healthy family life as an adult. A. True B. False

B

Currently ______ of parents with preschoolers spank their children. A. 55% B. 62% C. 83% D. 94%

D

Alcohol abuse is often a factor in violent and abusive behavior in domestic situations. A. True B. False

A

Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults, when compared to children who do not witness abuse. A. True B. False

A

Children of parents who are deployed experience a sense of loss and uncertainty as well as conflict with the at home parent. A. True B. False

A

Coping is how we respond to something potentially harmful. A. True B. False

A

Darius was beaten by his father and peers as a young child; now that he's an adolescent, he beats on kids smaller than himself. He is demonstrating a _____ pattern. A. victimizer B. learned helplessness C. low self-esteem D. aversive conditioning

A

Divorce rates have increased for military personnel. A. True B. False

A

Financial dependence creates an unequal balance of power in a relationship. A. True B. False

A

In regards to ambiguous loss, a family member who suffers from alcoholism or Alzheimer's disease causes high ambiguity through _____ and _____. A. physical presence; psychological absence B. both physical; psychological absence C. both physical; psychological presence D. physical absence; psychological presence

A

Jacqueline refers to her boyfriend as a "pool boy" and treats him in a sexually demeaning manner both in front of friends and alone. This is a form of: A. sexual abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

A

Marshall supplies his girlfriend with crystal meth. In the beginning she wasn't interested but now she is an addict and he uses it as a means to control her. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

A

Miguel has been having issues at work and lately getting headaches and an increase in blood pressure as a result. His doctor tells him his symptoms are a result of: A. physiological stress. B. psychological stress. C. sociocultural stress. D. cognitive stress.

A

Mothers are more likely to be violent toward children than fathers are. A. True B. False

A

Of those who score more than 300 points on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, what percentage are likely to experience a serious negative health change in the next two years? A. 90% B. 80% C. 70% D. 60%

A

Olga is driving to work one day when a speeding driver runs a red light, broad siding her and injuring her in the crash. In Hill's (1958) ABC-X model, which posited why some families do better than others in hard times, the accident which caused multiple injuries to the mother is the: A. A B. B C. C D. X

A

Pamela has a drinking problem and is trying to get help. She joins a self-help group called _____. A. AA. B. Al-Anon. C. Alteen. D. Alelderly.

A

Sandra's husband and she are arguing when she pulls his hair and scratches him. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

A

Stress is: A. the physiological response to the demands of life. B. an external event that causes an emotional reaction. C. an external event that causes a physical reaction. D. what we do when we identify something as potentially harmful or stressful.

A

The strongest relationship between stress and health is working and cardiovascular disease. A. True B. False

A

Those deployed often experience multiple mental and physical health issues, including PTSD. A. True B. False

A

Hill's "roller coaster course of adjustment" includes all the following EXCEPT: A. an angle of recovery. B. an intensification of strains. C. a new level of organization. D. a period of disorganization.

B

Hill's roller coaster model includes all but: A. process of recovery. B. percentage of disruption. C. period of disorganization. D. new level of organization.

B

Hill's roller coaster model of stress involves a period of disorganization, catharsis resolution, and a new level of organization. A. True B. False

B

Dating relationships are less likely to be more violent than marital relationships. A. True B. False

B

According to Johnson (2008), what form of domestic violence is most common? A. intimate terrorism. B. situational couple violence. C. violence resistant. D. interdependent terrorism.

B

Angelique constantly criticizes her husband. She calls him names and talks bad about him to the kids. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

B

Candy feels like no matter what she does she has no way out. She can't get a job because she doesn't have a car and she can't get a car because her husband won't let her. She is demonstrating a _____ pattern. A. victimizer B. learned helplessness C. low self-esteem D. aversive conditioning

B

Couple and family _____ is one of the most important components in successfully dealing with life's challenges. A. cooperation B. intimacy C. development D. stress

B

According to Jackson, which stage in the process of families' attempting to live with an alcohol-abusing member is precipitated by the abuser's problematic behavior, such as mismanaging family funds or becoming violent toward another family member? A. Stage 2: The family tries to eliminate the problem. B. Stage 3: The family becomes disorganized. C. Stage 4: The family makes a first attempt at reorganization. D. Stage 5: The family attempts to escape the problem.

C

Colton is back from deployment but is having adjustment issues. He is depressed and violent even showing trends towards domestic violence. A possible explanation for his erratic behavior may be: A. gulf war syndrome. B. agent orange. C. PTSD. D. substance abuse issues.

C

Dageus feels inadequate and uses violence to gain control over others. He is demonstrating: A. victimizer pattern. B. learned helplessness. C. low self-esteem. D. aversive conditioning.

C

Georgia's mom wants her to participate in a self-help group to deal with her father's drinking so she signs up for _____. A. AA. B. Al-Anon. C. Alteen. D. Alelderly.

C

Hamza keeps total control over the couple's financial resources and refuses to let his wife attend school. This is a form of: A. physical abuse. B. emotional abuse. C. economic abuse. D. psychological abuse.

C

Individuals with a history of abuse are ____ times more likely to abuse their own children. A. two B. four C. six D. eight

C

Jean's elderly parent recently experienced a stroke and needs additional care. An example of reframing would be A. Jean calling her aunt to set up a visitation schedule. B. Jean calling a social worker to talk about her stressful feelings. C. Jean telling her children, "Grandma has cared for us in the past and now we have an opportunity to care for her." D. Jean waiting to see if the hospital staff will provide post-hospital treatment.

C

Children living with a stepparent are _____ times more likely to be abused than those living with both natural parents. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

D

Coping is: A. the physiological response to the demands of life. B. an external event that causes an emotional reaction. C. an external event that causes a physical reaction. D. what we do when we identify something as potentially harmful or stressful.

D