Question 1

In the evolutionary psychological theory formulated by Daly & Wilson, femicide is a by-product of the evolved
Mechanism of:

Accepted Answer

Daly and Wilson's evolutionary psychological theory posits that femicide can be seen as a by-product of male sexual proprietariness (MSP), where males have evolved mechanisms to control female reproductive capacity and ensure paternity of offspring, leading to violence against women who are perceived as threatening this control.

Question 2

According to Daly & Wilson, femicides are a manifestation of MSP and:

Accepted Answer

Femicides are seen as an extreme manifestation of male sexual proprietariness (MSP), which is linked to male domination and control over women.

Question 3

A review of the evidence cited by Wilson & Daly indicates that a minority of male partners who kill their wives are
Motivated by:

Accepted Answer

Wilson & Daly's research suggests that jealousy-possessiveness is a significant motivator for some male partners who commit such acts, as it relates to control and perceived threats to the relationship.

Question 4

Wilbanks studied 43 spousal homicides in Miami. In what percentage of cases did he find male sexual
Jealousy to be the motive attributed to the perpetrators by the police?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "In none of the cases did the police attribute the motive to male sexual jealousy."

Question 5

A review of the evidence presented in the chapter indicates that the evidence supporting evolutionary
Psychological (MSP) theory is:

Accepted Answer

The evidence supporting evolutionary psychological (MSP) theory is not consistently strong, indicating that while there may be some supportive findings, the overall body of evidence does not uniformly support the theory to a high degree. This suggests variability in the strength of evidence across different studies and aspects of the theory.

Question 6

In the femicide adaption theory (FAT) formulated by Buss, our ancestors were born to kill female partners because
Femicides were one effective solution to the adaptive problems of female partner: (check two)

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the femicide adaption theory (FAT) formulated...

Question 7

Buss refers to men's recurrent persistent thoughts about killing their romantic partners as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Buss refers to men's recurrent persistent thoughts...

Question 8

Evolved femicide ideation is selected for all men, but only a few men actually kill their female partners who
Desert them. The perpetrators are males: (check two)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evolved femicide ideation is selected for all...

Question 9

According to Buss, femicide evolved because in circumstances such as female partner desertion, the rewards:

Accepted Answer

Buss's evolutionary psychology perspective suggests that in historical contexts, the benefits (such as ensuring paternity certainty or preventing resource diversion) of extreme actions like femicide could have been perceived to outweigh the costs (such as loss of the partner or social repercussions), leading to its occurrence.

Question 10

Based on his review of the evidence, Durrant concludes that support for femicide ideation being present in 
men today was not compelling.

Accepted Answer

Durrant, in his review, suggests that the evidence for femicide ideation being a prevalent or compelling issue among men today is not strong or convincing.

Question 11

Dobash & Dobash refer to "a set of interrelated differentiated and hierarchically organized set of social institutions
That define and maintain the subordination of women generally and wives in particular":

Accepted Answer

Dobash & Dobash's work focuses on the dynamics of domestic violence and the societal structures that perpetuate gender inequality, specifically identifying "the patriarchy" as the system that defines and maintains the subordination of women, including within the context of marriage.

Question 12

Dobash & Dobash refer to the battering and killing of wives as:

Accepted Answer

Dobash & Dobash's research on domestic violence and the battering and killing of wives frames these issues within the context of the legacy of patriarchal domination, highlighting how societal structures and norms that prioritize male dominance contribute to violence against women.

Question 13

The Dobash & Dobash theory of patriarchy is a dual-focus theory because it focuses on male perpetrators and:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Dobash & Dobash theory of patriarchy...

Question 14

In traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies, where separations initiated by wives bring shame to the family, wife killings are believed to:

Accepted Answer

In traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies, wife killings are often seen as a way to restore honor to the family, especially in contexts where separations initiated by wives are viewed as shameful. This perspective is rooted in the cultural norms and values that prioritize family honor over individual well-being.

Question 15

For researchers such as Wilson & Daly and Dobash & Dobash, the interaction context for femicide is:

Accepted Answer

The interaction context for femicide, as discussed by researchers such as Wilson & Daly and Dobash & Dobash, is often centered around conflict, including but not limited to domestic disputes, power struggles, and other forms of interpersonal conflict that can escalate to violence.

Question 16

Regions in traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies characterized by patrilocal residence and informal local
"courts" that mete out punishment are regions in which family honor restoration femicides:

Accepted Answer

In traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies characterized by patrilocal residence and informal local "courts," family honor restoration femicides are often supported by the community. This support is rooted in cultural norms and values that prioritize family honor and reputation, sometimes above individual rights, leading to community backing for actions taken to restore perceived breaches of this honor.

Question 17

The family in which wives accept their subordinate position in anticipation of achieving a valued mother-in-law
Position of dominance over new brides or other family members is called the:

Accepted Answer

The term "patriarchal bargain" refers to the strategy where women accept and participate in a system of male dominance, with the expectation of gaining some authority or benefit within that system, such as becoming a powerful mother-in-law. This concept is used to understand women's complicity in patriarchal systems, where they might enforce traditional norms and hierarchies to secure their own power and status.

Question 18

Differentiating between conflict and conflict resolution is important because variations in the intensity
Of conflict affect the choice of means used:

Accepted Answer

Conflict resolution refers to the methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and retribution. The choice of means to resolve conflicts is not inherently gender-specific or dependent on the power dynamics of the partners involved, making option B the most accurate and inclusive choice.

Question 19

A relationship characterized by mutual feelings of hostility is how the authors of this text define:

Accepted Answer

Conflict is defined by the presence of mutual feelings of hostility, distinguishing it from concepts like conflict resolution, settlement, or management, which involve strategies to address or navigate conflicts.

Question 20

"Doing conflict" refers to:

Accepted Answer

"Doing conflict" refers to attempts to settle conflicts.

Quiz 5: Separation and Intimate Partner Femicide

In the evolutionary psychological theory formulated by Daly & Wilson, femicide is a by-product of the evolved Mechanism of:

According to Daly & Wilson, femicides are a manifestation of MSP and:

A review of the evidence cited by Wilson & Daly indicates that a minority of male partners who kill their wives are Motivated by:

Wilbanks studied 43 spousal homicides in Miami. In what percentage of cases did he find male sexual Jealousy to be the motive attributed to the perpetrators by the police?

A review of the evidence presented in the chapter indicates that the evidence supporting evolutionary Psychological (MSP) theory is:

In the femicide adaption theory (FAT) formulated by Buss, our ancestors were born to kill female partners because Femicides were one effective solution to the adaptive problems of female partner: (check two)

Buss refers to men's recurrent persistent thoughts about killing their romantic partners as:

Evolved femicide ideation is selected for all men, but only a few men actually kill their female partners who Desert them. The perpetrators are males: (check two)

According to Buss, femicide evolved because in circumstances such as female partner desertion, the rewards:

Based on his review of the evidence, Durrant concludes that support for femicide ideation being present in men today was not compelling.

Dobash & Dobash refer to "a set of interrelated differentiated and hierarchically organized set of social institutions That define and maintain the subordination of women generally and wives in particular":

Dobash & Dobash refer to the battering and killing of wives as:

The Dobash & Dobash theory of patriarchy is a dual-focus theory because it focuses on male perpetrators and:

In traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies, where separations initiated by wives bring shame to the family, wife killings are believed to:

For researchers such as Wilson & Daly and Dobash & Dobash, the interaction context for femicide is:

Regions in traditional, collectivistic, patriarchal societies characterized by patrilocal residence and informal local "courts" that mete out punishment are regions in which family honor restoration femicides:

The family in which wives accept their subordinate position in anticipation of achieving a valued mother-in-law Position of dominance over new brides or other family members is called the:

Differentiating between conflict and conflict resolution is important because variations in the intensity Of conflict affect the choice of means used:

A relationship characterized by mutual feelings of hostility is how the authors of this text define:

"Doing conflict" refers to: