Question 1

One of the ways of thinking used by the Duluth Model was to take the blame off the abuser and to hold the victim accountable to some degree.

Accepted Answer

The Duluth Model focuses on holding the abuser accountable and challenging societal attitudes that enable domestic violence. It does not blame the victim or hold them accountable for the abuse.

Question 2

Very similar in dynamics to the battered woman syndrome is a condition referred to as the Stockholm syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The Stockholm Syndrome is a condition where hostages or abuse victims develop a psychological alliance with their captors or abusers as a survival strategy. While it shares similarities with the battered woman syndrome, they are not the same condition.

Question 3

In intimate partner abuse cases,the word partner

Accepted Answer

The term "partner" in intimate partner abuse cases is meant to be gender neutral and inclusive of all types of relationships, including those in which the individuals are not legally married.

Question 4

Intimate partner abuse rarely occurs among same-sex couples.

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner abuse can occur among all types of couples, regardless of sexual orientation. Research has shown that same-sex couples experience domestic violence at similar rates as heterosexual couples.

Question 5

The battered woman syndrome theorizes that victims of intimate partner abuse gradually become immobilized by fear and believe that they have no other options.

Accepted Answer

The battered woman syndrome is a theory that explains how victims of intimate partner abuse experience a pattern of psychological and behavioral responses to the abuse, including fear, learned helplessness, and a sense of entrapment. This theory posits that the victim becomes trapped in the abusive situation and loses the ability to leave or seek help. Therefore, option A is correct.

Question 6

Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States.It ranks second only to car accidents.

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury to women, but it does not rank second only to car accidents. It is a significant issue, but the ranking can vary based on different studies and reports.

Question 7

There are nearly three times as many animal shelters in the United States as there are shelters for battered women and their children.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, there are around 1,500 shelters for battered women and their children in the United States, while the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that there are around 5,000 animal shelters in the country. This means there are nearly three times as many animal shelters compared to shelters for battered women and their children.

Question 8

The following responses are typical of women suffering from the battered woman syndrome:(1)traumatic effects of victimization induced by violence; (2)learned helplessness deficits; and (3)self-destructive coping responses to the violence.

Accepted Answer

These responses are typical of women suffering from the battered woman syndrome as documented by research and clinical experience.

Question 9

In Castle Rock v.Gonzales,the city was not held liable for failure to enforce her protective order issued by the local court because

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that, under Colorado law, Gonzales did not have an individual entitlement to police enforcement of the restraining order. Additionally, the Court found that even if she did have a personal entitlement, it would not create a constitutional duty on the part of the police to enforce the order. Therefore, the city was not held liable.

Question 10

The family system in America is often erroneously referred to as a system of contradictions.

Accepted Answer

The family system in America is complex, but not necessarily contradictory. It consists of various types of families, such as nuclear families, extended families, single-parent families, blended families, and same-sex parent families. While there may be conflicting views and values within families, this is not unique to the American family system and does not necessarily make it a system of contradictions.

Question 11

The goals of the Duluth Model were to hold batterers accountable and keep victims safe.

Accepted Answer

The Duluth Model was developed to address power imbalances in abusive relationships and to hold perpetrators accountable for their behavior while prioritizing the safety of victims.

Question 12

Intimate partner abuse acts may be

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner abuse can take many forms, including emotional abuse (such as verbal attacks, isolation, or manipulation), physical abuse (such as hitting, pushing, or choking), and sexual abuse (such as forced sex or coercion). All these forms of abuse are serious and can have long-term impacts on the victim's physical and mental health, as well as their ability to form healthy relationships in the future.

Question 13

Any intentional act or series of acts that cause mental injury to an intimate partner is considered to be

Accepted Answer

Intentional acts that cause mental injury to an intimate partner are considered to be a form of intimate partner abuse, also known as domestic violence. Assault and marital rape are also forms of domestic violence, but they specifically involve physical or sexual violence, respectively. Battered woman syndrome is a psychological condition that can develop in victims of domestic violence but is not a specific act of abuse itself.

Question 14

Although it may be true that some men are abused by women in an intimate relationship,it appears that the majority of all domestic abuse is inflicted by men.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and statistics, the majority of domestic abuse cases are perpetrated by men. However, it is important to acknowledge and address all forms of domestic abuse and support all victims, regardless of their gender.

Question 15

Although there is some disagreement regarding the exact definition of intimate partner abuse,all scholars and authorities agree it exists.

Accepted Answer

While there may be some differences in how scholars and authorities define intimate partner abuse, there is agreement that it is a real phenomenon that occurs within intimate relationships.

Question 16

Nationally,50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.

Accepted Answer

According to multiple sources, including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, approximately 50% of homeless women and children are on the streets due to experiencing domestic violence in the home.

Question 17

Intimate partner abuse is defined by the author as any intentional act or series of acts that cause injury to the spouse or intimate partner.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition given by the author in the statement.

Question 18

Nationally,50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), 50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.

Question 19

A phenomenon that occurs when persons who are held as hostages,captives,or prisoners of war begin to identify with their captors.

Accepted Answer

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response in which hostages or captives develop feelings of empathy, loyalty, and sometimes even romantic feelings towards their captors. It is named after the 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, where hostages became emotionally attached to their captors.

Question 20

The definition of intimate partner abuse is gender neutral,but only women are victims of intimate partner abuse.

Accepted Answer

While the definition of intimate partner abuse is gender neutral, both men and women can be victims of intimate partner abuse.

Quiz 10: Elder Victims

One of the ways of thinking used by the Duluth Model was to take the blame off the abuser and to hold the victim accountable to some degree.

Very similar in dynamics to the battered woman syndrome is a condition referred to as the Stockholm syndrome.

In intimate partner abuse cases,the word partner

Intimate partner abuse rarely occurs among same-sex couples.

The battered woman syndrome theorizes that victims of intimate partner abuse gradually become immobilized by fear and believe that they have no other options.

Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States.It ranks second only to car accidents.

There are nearly three times as many animal shelters in the United States as there are shelters for battered women and their children.

The following responses are typical of women suffering from the battered woman syndrome:(1)traumatic effects of victimization induced by violence; (2)learned helplessness deficits; and (3)self-destructive coping responses to the violence.

In Castle Rock v.Gonzales,the city was not held liable for failure to enforce her protective order issued by the local court because

The family system in America is often erroneously referred to as a system of contradictions.

The goals of the Duluth Model were to hold batterers accountable and keep victims safe.

Intimate partner abuse acts may be

Any intentional act or series of acts that cause mental injury to an intimate partner is considered to be

Although it may be true that some men are abused by women in an intimate relationship,it appears that the majority of all domestic abuse is inflicted by men.

Although there is some disagreement regarding the exact definition of intimate partner abuse,all scholars and authorities agree it exists.

Nationally,50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.

Intimate partner abuse is defined by the author as any intentional act or series of acts that cause injury to the spouse or intimate partner.

Nationally,50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.

A phenomenon that occurs when persons who are held as hostages,captives,or prisoners of war begin to identify with their captors.

The definition of intimate partner abuse is gender neutral,but only women are victims of intimate partner abuse.