Question 1

Domestic and intimate partner violence affects which of the following social demographics?&#10;A) Income&#10;B) Age&#10;C) Race&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Domestic and intimate partner violence affects all social demographics, including income, age, and race. It can happen to people of any socioeconomic status, age group, or racial background.

Question 2

____________ includes causing fear by intimidation; threatening physical harm to self, partner, children, or other family members or friends; destruction of pets and property; and forced isolation.&#10;A) Emotional abuse&#10;B) Psychological abuse&#10;C) Stalking&#10;D) Domestic and intimate partner violence

Accepted Answer

Psychological abuse&#10;

Question 3

Which of the following is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner?&#10;A) Economic abuse&#10;B) Domestic and intimate partner violence&#10;C) Dating violence&#10;D) Psychological abuse

Accepted Answer

Domestic and intimate partner violence is the pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Economic abuse, dating violence, and psychological abuse are all forms of domestic and intimate partner violence, but do not encompass the full range of abusive behaviors that fall under this category.

Question 4

___________ refers to the killing of a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend.&#10;A) Parricide&#10;B) Murder in the heat of passion&#10;C) Matricide&#10;D) Intimate partner homicide

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Intimate partner homicide specifically refers to the killing of a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. Parricide refers to the killing of a parent, Matricide refers to the killing of one's mother, and murder in the heat of passion refers to a specific legal defense against charges of murder.

Question 5

The undermining of an individual's sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem refers to what?&#10;A) Emotional abuse&#10;B) Psychological abuse&#10;C) Spiritual abuse&#10;D) Sexual abuse

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Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of physical abuse?&#10;A) Hitting, slapping, and kicking&#10;B) Denying medical care&#10;C) Constant following and surveillance&#10;D) Shoving, grabbing, and pinching

Accepted Answer

Constant following and surveillance is an example of psychological abuse, not physical abuse. Physical abuse refers to any intentional use of physical force or violence against an individual leading to injury or harm. It can be in the form of hitting, slapping, kicking, shoving, grabbing, or pinching. Denying medical care, on the other hand, can also be considered a form of neglect, which is a type of abuse but not classified as physical abuse.

Question 7

___________ involves the killing of a newborn.&#10;A) Parricide&#10;B) Matricide&#10;C) Infanticide&#10;D) Feticide

Accepted Answer

Infanticide is the act of killing a newborn baby. Parricide is the act of killing one's parents, while matricide is specifically the act of killing one's mother. Feticide involves the killing of a fetus.

Question 8

Why do many incidents of domestic and intimate partner violence go unreported?&#10;A) The victim blames him/herself for the abuse&#10;B) The victim is economically dependent on his/her abuser&#10;C) The victim fears retaliation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Victims of domestic and intimate partner violence often blame themselves for the abuse, are economically dependent on their abuser, and fear retaliation for reporting the abuse. These factors can prevent victims from reporting incidents of abuse.

Question 9

The context of domestic and intimate partner violence tends to involve issues concerning:&#10;A) Power and control&#10;B) Mental illness&#10;C) Substance abuse&#10;D) Low socioeconomic status

Accepted Answer

Domestic and intimate partner violence is primarily driven by the need for power and control in the relationship. While mental illness, substance abuse, and low socioeconomic status may contribute to the issue, they are not the primary driving force behind it.

Question 10

According to the America Psychological Association, how many women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime?&#10;A) More than 1 in 5 women&#10;B) More than 1 in 4 women&#10;C) More than 1 in 3 women&#10;D) More than 1 in 2 women

Accepted Answer

More than 1 in 3 women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to statistics from the America Psychological Association.

Question 11

The majority of abusers are men.

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Question 12

Intimate partner violence only occurs among heterosexual couples.

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Question 13

Financial abuse is common in the context of elder abuse.

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Question 14

Many women throughout various nations accept domestic and intimate partner violence.

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Question 15

Rape cannot occur within the context of marriage.

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Question 16

Why is it so difficult to estimate the extent of domestic and intimate partner violence on a global scale?

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Question 17

What factors contribute to the proliferation of violence against women throughout the world?

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Deck 1: Domestic Violence: A Global Phenomenon