Question 1

Why might an abused child not report the abuse to a helper?

Accepted Answer

Abused children may not report abuse because they are dependent on the abuser for care, shelter, or emotional support, which can create a complex situation where they feel unable to speak out.

Question 2

Battering is the single major cause of injury to women in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

According to multiple studies and statistics, battering or domestic violence is indeed the single major cause of injury to women in the United States.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about the battering of women?

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true as battering of women can happen to women of any ethnicity or race.

Question 4

Men who batter usually:

Accepted Answer

Men who batter may have experienced physical or emotional abuse themselves, leading to a cycle of violence. They may also be very jealous and possessive, and their controlling behavior may lead to physical violence. All of the options given can be contributing factors to a man's pattern of battering behavior.

Question 5

What is battered woman syndrome?

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Question 6

What are five characteristics of batterers?

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Question 7

During the honeymoon period in the battering cycle,the man:

Accepted Answer

During the honeymoon period in the battering cycle, the man usually apologizes. This is a manipulation tactic to gain forgiveness and trust from the victim, and to make them believe that the abuse will not happen again. However, this phase is temporary, and the cycle of abuse will continue unless intervention or help is sought.

Question 8

Battered women stay because:

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Battered women often stay in abusive relationships for fear of further harm or even death if they attempt to leave. Other factors that may contribute to staying include financial dependency, lack of support or resources, religious or cultural beliefs, and psychological coercion from the abuser. While societal attitudes and responses to domestic violence can certainly play a role in victims' decisions to stay or seek help, it is not accurate to say that society as a whole "refuses to help" battered women.

Question 9

Interventions with abused elderly people usually require the services of:

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Interventions with abused elderly people require a multidisciplinary approach, and the services of nurses, social workers, and physicians are usually needed to address physical, emotional, and social aspects of the abuse. Working as a team, these professionals can assess the situation, provide medical care, offer counseling and support, and refer the victim to other resources as needed. Therefore, all of the above choices are needed for effective interventions with abused elderly people.

Question 10

Describe the battering cycle.

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Question 11

One in 20 women will be assaulted by a domestic partner in her lifetime.

Accepted Answer

The statistic is higher; approximately 1 in 4 women will experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, or intimate partner stalking in their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other sources.

Question 12

What is child abuse accommodation syndrome?

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Question 13

Which of the following is most true about the battering of women?

Accepted Answer

None of the options provided accurately reflect the reality of the battering of women. Battering is a form of domestic violence and involves a pattern of physical, sexual, emotional, and/or economic abuse used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over the other. It is not caused by the behavior or characteristics of the victim, but rather by the perpetrator's desire for power and control. Blaming the victim or suggesting that they somehow cause or invite the violence is not accurate or helpful.

Question 14

A battering parent often:

Accepted Answer

Battering parents often blame the child for any injuries, rather than taking responsibility for their own actions. They may also minimize the severity of the abuse or deny that it occurred.

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