Unit 3, Chapter 2

Which statement is most accurate about abuse?

Abuse is never the victim's fault.

Victims can report abuse by __________.

All of the above

All of the following are attributes of building healthy family relationships EXCEPT:

holding in anger and not expressing feelings

Positively coping with change is important because it __________.

impacts the overall health of the family

In general, a family can be defined as a group of __________.

individuals who live together and care for each other

Define the term family and describe two different types of families.

Any group of individuals can be a family. Generally a family consists of an adult or adults that care for children. Different types of families include single parents, two-parent, extended, adoptive, foster, and blended.

Explain who can be a victim of abuse and how to prevent it.

Anyone can be a victim of abuse. The best way to resist abuse is to remember the three Rs: recognize, resist, report. One step to stop abuse is to recognize what abuse is. It is important to stay away from the abuser. Finally, report it to local authorities or authorized school personnel.

Men always do the abusing in a relationship.

False

Only women and children can be victims of domestic violence.

False

The lack of proper communication between caregivers and doctors helps to reduce family stress.

False

How do families develop strong foundations?

Families develop strong foundations by respecting one another, being committed to one another, loving one another, and communicating.

What are three ways family members positively cope with change?

It is important to talk about your problems with friends, family members, or school counselors. It is also beneficial to help out others. Being supportive and lending an extra hand can show family members that you care. It is also important to learn to cope with change by being resilient and bouncing back.

Individuals benefit from __________ about their problems.

Talking

Describe the differences between the honeymoon phase, tension phase, and violence phase of domestic abuse.

The honeymoon phase is the phase when the abuser apologizes and promises that it will never happen again. The apology can be accompanied by excuses for behavior or gifts from the abuser. The tension phase is the stage where tensions are building and emotions peak. The violence phase is when physical abuse, such as hitting or choking, occurs or when verbal abuse peaks.

Depriving children of food and water is considered neglect.

True

Giving space and respecting privacy are two ways to build a healthy family relationship.

True

Helping others with their problems shows your family that you care.

True

People benefit from talking about their problems.

True

Activities that can help reduce the stress level in a family include __________.

all of the above

The honeymoon phase in abuse is __________.

the reason most couples stay together