Chapter 14

With regard to IPV, African Americans differ from whites in that ________. 1) African American couples have lower percentage of IPV than their white counterparts 2) African American men have lower percentage of victimization than their white counterparts 3) African American women have higher victimization that their white counterparts 4) African American couple have higher mutual IPV that their white counterparts

African American couples have higher mutual IPV that their white counterparts

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence and ethnicity? 1) American Indian and Alaska native women have the highest IPV rates in the country 2) Africa American women have the highest IPV rates in the country 3) IPV rates among multiracial women are the lowest in the country. 4) 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.

Avery, a model, is fired from her job for "being too thin." She fears that if she eats, she will become "overweight" and that in order to succeed in her industry, she must be "thin and beautiful." In this scenario, Avery is likely suffering from ________. 1) binge eating disorder 2) gastroenteritis 3) anorexia nervosa 4) merycism

Anorexia nervosa

Maria, a housewife, is trapped in an unhappy marriage as a result of societal pressure. For the past 15 years, her husband has constantly abused her physically and emotionally. She feels incapable of leaving and continues to perform her "wifely duty." This scenario is an illustration of the ________. 1) date-rape syndrome 2) battered-women syndrome 3) Stockholm syndrome 4) captured syndrome

Battered-women syndrome

Lily, a student, is known for her binge eating habit. However, after each meal, she self-induces vomit and engages in rigorous and excessive exercise in order to shed weight. In this scenario, Lily suffers from a condition known as ________. 1) Bulimia 2) Nervosa 3) Anorexia 4) Pica

Bulimia

Barkley and Timothy are engaged in a debate about child abuse. Barkley opines that white children are more likely to suffer from abuse. However, Timothy disagrees and argues otherwise. He opines that children belonging to minority groups are more likely to suffer from abuse. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Barkley's argument? 1) Typically, most minority groups have close family ties and are less likely to physically or emotionally chastise their children. 2) Latino families have a lower percentage of child victimization than their white counterparts. 3) Unlike whites, African American families do not believe in disciplining children physically. 4) Despite being more prevalent among minority groups, child maltreatment percentages are higher among whites.

Despite being more prevalent among minority groups, child maltreatment percentages are higher among whites.

________ refers to having negative feelings about being lesbian or gay because of society's rejection of homosexuality. 1) social homophobia 2) Latent homophobia 3) Internalized homophobia 4) Heterosexist homophobia

Internalized homophobia

The term _________ refers to current and former spouses, couples who live together, and current or former boyfriends or girlfriends 1) Situational partners 2) Intimate partner 3) Ordinary resident 4) Primary resident

Intimate partner

Which of the following is true concerning the prevalence and severity of domestic violence? 1) Women are more likely than men to engage in repeated violence against their partners. 2) Men are more likely than women to experience serious physical injuries from domestic violence 3) Intimate partner violence is typically not reported as victims fear reprisal 4) Male intimate partners are more likely to be murdered with a firearm

Intimate partner violence is typically not reported as victims fear reprisal.

Kim claims that elder mistreatment is more likely to happen at old age homes and care centers as opposed to within households. However, Carla disagrees and claims that most cases of elder mistreatment occur at the hands of family members. Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Kim's claim? 1) Less than one-third of elder mistreatment is found to be done by nonfamily members 2)Typically, elder mistreatment occurs in households without strong "kin ties," such as Asian and Latino households. 3) A vast majority of elder mistreatment cases occur inside families with mentally disabled children. 4) Studies have shown that most cases of elder mistreatment occur in families who have adopted children.

Less than one-third of elder mistreatment is found to be done by nonfamily members.

which of the following is an example of emotional abuse? 1) name calling 2) forceful sex 3) biting 4) molestation

Name calling

According to ________, because men usually command greater financial, educational, and social means than women do, men have more power. 1) learning theory 2) exchange theory 3) behavior theory 4) resource theory

Resource theory

Lucas, a 55-year-old, has a wife and two kids. Also, he takes care of his ailing parents permanently as they are unable to support themselves. Lucas exemplifies the characteristics associated with the ________. 1) G.I. Generation 2) silent generation 3) lost generation 4) sandwich generation

Sandwich generation

Which of the following is considered physical abuse relating to children? 1) isolation 2) fondling genitals 3) neglect 4) scalding

Scalding

Which of the following is typically found to be a cause for elder abuse? 1) low dependence on the caregiver 2) presence of a strong social network of kin, friends, and neighbors 3) low alcohol consumption among caregivers 4) shared living situation with a caregiver

Sharing living situation with a caregiver

Which of the following theories suggests that both victimizers and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs? 1) ecological systems theory 2) social exchange theory 3) social learning theory 4) feminist theory

Social exchange theory

________ is an abusive act in which a man forces his wife to have unwanted sexual intercourse. 1) Statutory 2) Date rape 3) Corrective rape 4) Spousal rape

Spousal rape

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? 1)Studies have shown that illicit drug use, which is higher among women than men, is the biggest cause of depression. 2) Studies have shown that anorexia, which mainly affects women, is the biggest cause of depression in the United States. 3) Studies have shown that more women take their own lives at nearly four times the rate of men. 4) 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 lames to often feel depressed.

Which of the following is true of baby boomers? 1) They are also referred to as Generation X. 2) They are more likely to outlive their own children. 3) They are also known as the sandwich generation. 4) They are more likely to abuse the elderly under their care

They are also known as the sandwich generation

Charles and Ross 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 Ross claims that the social learning theory is a better explanation. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ross's claim? 1) Television programs and movies that demean, debase, and devalue women and children have been found to promote and reinforce abusive behavior. 2) Studies have shown that most women who go through domestic violence stay in those relationships for financial gain. 3) Women's growing independence has resulted in some men using violence to reestablish their power in the relationship. 4) Witnessing domestic violence almost triples the likelyhood of children having conduct disorders such as aggression, disobedience, and delinquency

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

Chandler and John are engaged in a debate about intimate partner violence. Chandler opines 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 statements, if true, is most likely to strengthen Chandler's opinion? 1) Women are increasingly postponing marriage and are hence marrying mature men who have greater conflict resolution skills. 2)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. 3) 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. 4) 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

A similarity between resource theories and feminist theories is that both theories________. 1) explain domestic violence by analyzing the learning behavior of individuals in a society 2) assume that assailants and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs 3) postulate that continuous exposure to abuse and violence during childhood increases the likelihood that a person will be an assailant in adulthood 4) emphasize that male aggression results from his status and power in society.

emphasize that male aggression results from his status and power in society.

Michael, an alcoholic, kills his wife and two sons in a fit of rage and then attempts to commit suicide on the same day. This scenario is an illustration of _________. 1) patricide 2) familycide 3) parricide 4) euthanasia

familycide

In ________, the primary perpetrator is a male who uses multiple and escalating control to dominate his partner. 1) Dowry violence 2) Intimate terrorism 3) Situational couple violence 4) Bed-side terrorism

intimate terrorism

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 as she loved him. This scenario is an illustration of ________. 1) Corporeal abuse 2) Sexual abuse 3) Emotional abuse 4) Cognitive abuse

sexual abuse