Ch.12 | Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues Quiz

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence and ethnicity? A. American Indian and Alaska Native women have the highest IPV rates in the country. B. African American women have the highest IPV rates in the country. C. IPV rates among multiracial women are the lowest in the country. D. Asian American women have the highest IPV rates in the country.

American Indian and Alaska Native women have the highest IPV rates in the country.

Which of the following is an example of an effective macro-level prevention approach to combating family violence? A. conflict management training B. home visitation programs C. decreasing neighborhood violence D. counseling for batterers

Decreasing neighborhood violence

William, who recently lost his wife, is in a constant state of sorrow and has a loss of interest in everyday activities. He is unable to perform even the most menial tasks and is only interested in drinking heavily. William is likely to be suffering from __________. A. depression B. anorexia nervosa C. bulimia D. rumination syndrome

Depression

Ellie, a mother, abuses her daughter stating that she is "worthless" and "good for nothing." She also makes statements like, "You're an ugly child." This scenario is an illustration of __________ abuse. A. sexual B. neglectful C. corporeal D. emotional

Emotional

According to __________, male aggression against women and children is common in patriarchal societies in which men have power, status, and privilege. A. social learning theories B. ecological system theories C. feminist theories D. social exchange theories

Feminist Theories

Liam, a theorist, believes that patriarchal societies tend to make men more violent toward women. He also believes that variables such as power, privilege, and status influence the level of violence that men display toward women. In this scenario, Liam subscribes to __________. A. feminist theories B. social exchange theories C. ecological system theories D. social learning theories

Feminist Theories

Tighter restrictions on certain types of drugs, specifically prescription pain medication, has resulted in a surge in the use of what drug? A. marijuana B. hashish C. cocaine D. heroin

Heroin

Which of the following is an example of an effective micro-level intervention approach to combatting family violence? A. conflict management training B. improving work environments C. home visitation programs D. enforcing protection orders

Home Visitation Programs

Internalized homophobia differs from heterosexist discrimination in that internalized homophobia __________. A. decreases the chances of gays and lesbians staying in an abusive relationship B. decreases the chances of IPV among same-sex partners C. involves having negative feelings about another's same-sex desires D. involves having negative feelings about one's own same-sex desires

Involves having negative feelings about one's own same-sex desires

Which of the following is true of the ecological systems theory? A. It explains domestic violence as a product of patriarchy. B. It states that people accept abuse because they believe "they deserve it." C. It states that women stay in abusive relationships for financial benefits. D. It explains domestic violence as an effect of the relationships between macro and micro variables.

It explains domestic violence as an effect of the relationships between macro and micro variables.

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse? A. It includes throwing objects and biting. B. It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule. C. It includes being forced into unwanted sexual activity. D. It occurs primarily in heterosexual marriages.

It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule.

Which of the following is true of marital rape in the United States? A. It is the most common type of rape in the United States. B. It is also known as date rape. C. It is typically considered to be a more heinous crime than stranger rape. D. It is not considered a crime in all states.

It is the most common type of rape in the United States

Which of the following relating to IPV is true of same-sex couples? A. Lesbian partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners. B. Same-sex parents are more likely to verbally abuse their children than heterosexual couples. C. Gay men are more likely to have experienced IPV than lesbian women. D. Lesbian women have lower rates of IPV than bisexual women.

Lesbian partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners.

How do most parents respond when sibling violence occurs in the home? A. Most parents get family therapy. B. Most parents don't take it seriously. C. Most parents punish the instigator. D. Most parents consider it a serious issue.

Most parents don't take it seriously

An individual who believes that the resource theory provides the best explanation for family abuse and violence is likely to agree with the statement that __________. A. poverty is the single-best predictor of child abuse and neglect B. domestic violence is best understood by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems C.. both assailants and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs D. continuous exposure to abuse and violence during childhood increases the likelihood that a person will be an assailant in adulthood

Poverty is the single-best predictor of child abuse and neglect

A program at a local community center that works to teach teens how to form healthy intimate relationships is an example of which of the following? A. a macro program B. overreach program C. intervention program D. prevention program

Prevention program

Daniel, an alcoholic, forcibly kissed his girlfriend while she was sick and made unwanted advances toward her. However, she did not complain about the incident telling herself that's what one tolerates when they love someone. This scenario is an illustration of __________. A. corporeal abuse B. sexual abuse C. emotional abuse D. cognitive abuse

Sexual Abuse

According to __________ theory, both assailants and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs. A. feminist B. social exchange C. learning D. resource

Social Exchange

Ethan, a social scientist, claims that women are more likely to suffer from depression than men. However, Ryan argues otherwise and states that depression rates among both men and women are similar. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ethan's argument? A. Studies have shown that illicit drug use, which is higher among women than men, is the biggest cause of depression. B. Studies have shown that anorexia, which mainly affects women, is the biggest cause of depression in the United States. C. Studies have shown that women take their own lives at nearly four times the rate of men. D. Studies have shown that across all age groups, women are more likely than males to often feel depressed.

Studies have shown that across all age groups, women are more likely than males to often feel depressed.

Which of the following is the first phase of the cycle of domestic violence? A. the honeymoon phase B. the acute battering phase C. the tension-building phase D. the Jekyll and Hyde phase

The Tension-Building Phase

Which of the following is true of baby boomers? A. They are also referred to as Generation X. B. They are more likely to outlive their own children. C. They are also known as the sandwich generation. D. They are more likely to abuse the elderly under their care.

They are also known as the sandwich generation.

Which of the following is true of IPV in Latino households? A. Women from Latino households are more likely to be abusive than men. B. They have a lesser likelihood of mutual IPV when couples are married, irrespective of the social and economic status of the family. C. They have a greater likelihood of mutual IPV when the cohabitors live in high-crime neighborhoods. D. Latino men are more likely to be abusive toward their spouses if they are the only financial contributors.

They have a greater likelihood of mutual IPV when the cohabitors live in high-crime neighborhoods.

What is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death worldwide? A. child abuse B. elder abuse C. obesity D. tobacco use

Tobacco Use

Charles and Rose are engaged in a debate about which theory best explains family abuse and violence. Charles claims that the resource theory provides the best explanation, while Rose claims that the social learning theory is a better explanation. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Rose's claim? A. Television programs and movies that demean, debase, and devalue women and children have been found to promote and reinforce abusive behavior. B. Studies have shown that most women who go through domestic violence stay in those relationships for financial gain. C. Women's growing independence has resulted in some men using violence to reestablish their power in the relationship. D. Witnessing domestic violence almost triples the likelihood of children having conduct disorders such as aggression, disobedience, and delinquency.

Witnessing domestic violence almost triples the likelihood of children having conduct disorders such as aggression, disobedience, and delinquency.

Chandler and John are engaged in a debate about intimate partner violence. Chandler argues that marital death rates are falling and women are less likely to be killed by their husband. However, John argues otherwise and states that women are increasingly suffering from marital deaths. Which of the following is a true statement that helps to strengthen Chandler's position? A. Women are increasingly postponing marriage and are hence marrying mature men who have greater conflict-resolution skills. B. Among African American and Latino communities, the gang membership among men has decreased substantially and hence men are less likely to grow up to be abusive. C. Studies have shown that women are increasingly reporting domestic violence unlike during previous decades and hence are more likely to identify and report abusive husbands or domestic partners early. D. There is a steep rise in the number of women taking up self-defense classes in the United States.

Women are increasingly postponing marriage and are hence marrying mature men who have greater conflict-resolution skills