Deck 13: Violence and Abuse

Question 1

Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)and Rohypnol ("roofies")and ketamine hydrochloride (Ketamine)are examples of

A)the morning-after-pill which is used to terminate a pregnancy.
B)date rape drugs.
C)drugs to help convicted rapists overcome their urges to rape.
D)treatments used to help victims of PTSD restore and add clarity to their traumatic memories.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the consequences of IPV?

A)Approximately 28 percent of female IPV victims and 9 percent of male IPV victims experience some form of physical injury related to the violence.
B)IPV accounts for about 7 million injuries and 19,000 deaths in the United States annually.
C)IPV can wreak havoc on the immune and endocrine systems,inducing such things as irritable bowel syndrome.
D)IPV costs society almost 2 billion dollars,most of which goes to medical and mental health care.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Michael Johnson identifies violence motivated to control a partner as

A)mutual violent control.
B)common couple violence.
C)intimate terrorism.
D)violent resistance.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

________ is a micro-level cause of violence among intimates.

A)Intergenerational transmission of violence
B)Patriarchy
C)Heterosexual bias
D)Marriage laws

Question 5

Which racial/ethnic group has the lowest rates of reported child abuse?

A)Hispanic
B)White
C)Asian American
D)Black

Question 6

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey,people are stalking victims if

A)someone leaves them an anonymous gift.
B)they are contacted numerous times and are fearful.
C)they receive flowers from an anonymous sender.
D)someone sends them one unwanted text message regardless of their reaction.

Question 7

Becca has been in an abusive relationship with her husband for two years.She has considered leaving as her family is estranged because of her husband and her husband controls the money.If Becca is like a majority of abused women,what can be expected over the next three years?

A)Becca will be killed by her batterer.
B)Becca will stay in the relationship because she feels trapped.
C)Becca will stay in the relationship because of her commitment.
D)Becca will leave her husband,or the abuse will stop.

Question 8

What is the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)?

A)The CTS measures how people deal with disagreements in relationships.
B)The CTS measures physically aggressive behaviors in relationships,but does not include psychological aggression.
C)The CTS measures critical distinctions among types of violence,motives of perpetrators,and the status of both partners.
D)The CTS focuses on violence in LGBT relationships.

Question 9

Children are most likely to be _________ and elders are most likely to be

A)neglected; exploited.
B)physically abused; sexually abused.
C)physically abused; emotionally abused
D)physically abused; neglected.

Question 10

Theo and George are a gay cohabiting couple.George is a batterer and threatens to tell Theo's employer and family he is gay if he leaves him or tells anyone about the abuse.Compared to a heterosexual couple,what challenges does Theo face?

A)His concerns may be dismissed since he is a man,and he will have to reveal his sexual orientation.
B)Physical violence among homosexual couples is at least three times that of heterosexual couples,and there are few resources.
C)Law enforcement may conclude physical fighting is mutual,but the gay community will stand by him.
D)Abuse is less common in gay relationships.So there are no resources set up to assist him.

Question 11

A complex set of beliefs that encourages male sexual aggression and supports the idea that sexual violence is a fact of life is called

A)a rape culture.
B)a sexually violent norm.
C)the #MeToo movement.
D)harassment subculture.

Question 12

Rape is defined as

A)unwanted sexual contact performed by a man onto a woman.
B)unwanted vaginal,oral,or anal penetration through the use of force performed by a man onto a woman.
C)vaginal (for women),oral,or anal penetration through the use of physical force,or threats of physical harm.
D)unwanted vaginal penetration through the use of physical force or threats of physical harm performed by a man onto a woman who is not his wife.

Question 13

What is the relationship between IPV and race?

A)White women are much more likely to turn to friends and family than other victims.
B)Hispanics have the highest rate and are most likely to report.
C)Native American women are much more likely to be victims than Native American men.
D)Minorities are more likely to be victims and less likely to report.

Question 14

Research has linked spanking to ________ in children.

A)better behavior long term
B)lower intelligence
C)higher GPAs
D)less cooperative behavior short term

Question 15

Using an elderly parent's savings for personal expenses without telling the elder is considered

A)abandonment.
B)neglect.
C)dereliction.
D)exploitation

Question 16

The most common type of child abuse is

A)physical.
B)neglect.
C)sexual.
D)psychological.

Question 17

Which of the following is a risk factor for IPV,according to the text?

A)Being between the ages of 30 and 45
B)Having depression or other mental health problems
C)Living in a rural area
D)Having more than three children

Question 18

Violence among intimates is described as a social problem because it

A)affects only impoverished families.
B)is completely random and unpredictable.
C)is caused by individual factors.
D)affects large numbers of people.

Question 19

Syrena has been a victim of intimate partner violence for six years and is currently seeking help from an agency that provides safe housing and attorneys.When her husband is contacted by police,he says it is a personal family issue,and they should stay out of it.Which explains why it is not a personal family issue?

A)Societal-based micro-issues shape gender expectations including acceptance of violence.
B)Gender issues are biological so women need to be protected and nurtured.
C)Cultural values and social institutions play a role.
D)Although it affects few families,it is not random and can be predicted based on numerous factors.

Question 20

Brady's father physically and emotionally abused him before he went to live with his grandparents.When compared to non-abused children,what consequences of his abuse could be expected?

A)Decreased interest in dating and sexual relationships as a teen
B)Increased chance of being bullied and a tendency to be less aggressive
C)Increased chance of depression and nightmares as an adult
D)Decreased chance of being involved in delinquent activities

Question 21

Samantha's husband will not allow her to have a job.She is required to keep track of the miles she drives the car and the money she spends.Five years ago,they moved from New York to Utah because he did not like her family and now he will not allow her to contact them.Which power and control behavior is he using?

A)Coercion and isolation
B)Minimizing and emotion
C)Economic and isolation
D)Denial and emotional

Question 22

Which of the following is a macro-level cause of violence among intimates?

A)Intergenerational transmission of violence
B)norms of family privacy
C)stress
D)cycle of violence

Question 23

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding trafficking?

A)Trafficking results in almost 8 million adults and children forced into servitude at any given time.
B)Trafficking involves sexual slavery,but can include other types of forced labor as well.
C)Most sex trafficking is national,rather than international in scope.Victims are usually forced to work as sex slaves in the same country from which they came.
D)The case study about Maya and Parvati ends with both girls giving birth in a brothel and raising the next generation of sex slaves.

Question 24

Zero tolerance is a

A)movement to make domestic violence crimes misdemeanors.
B)legal definition applied to crimes of intimate partner violence.
C)movement demanding that all suppression against women end.
D)grassroots organization that emphasizes system-wide coordination.

Question 25

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gender-based violence?

A)It is violence that is directed towards gays and lesbians.
B)It has been noted in developing nations but not developed nations.
C)It includes trafficking,but not female genital mutilation.
D)It is often tolerated by the legal system.