Question 1

All of the following are reasons why immigrant victims choose not to report their victimization EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

The desire to break up the family unit is not typically a reason why immigrant victims choose not to report their victimization. Instead, factors like shame, language barriers, and fear of deportation often discourage reporting, as they can exacerbate the victim's vulnerability and fear of further consequences.

Question 2

For women of color, issues of ______ become secondary in the discussion of what it means to be a battered woman.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For women of color, issues of ______...

Question 3

Research indicates that ______ women were significantly more likely to use emergency hospital services, police assistance, and housing assistance.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that African American women are significantly more likely to use emergency hospital services, police assistance, and housing assistance compared to women from other racial or ethnic groups. This can be attributed to a variety of socio-economic factors, including disparities in access to healthcare, income, and systemic racism.

Question 4

Specialized domestic violence courts have been found to ______ victim satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Specialized domestic violence courts have been found to increase victim satisfaction by providing a more focused approach on the dynamics of domestic violence, ensuring better protection for victims, and facilitating more informed decision-making.

Question 5

Stalking victims experience all of the following feelings EXCEPT for _____.

Accepted Answer

Stalking victims often experience feelings of powerlessness, depression, and sleep disturbances due to the constant fear and anxiety caused by being stalked. They do not typically feel a sense of security, as the nature of stalking involves persistent and unwanted attention that undermines their safety and well-being.

Question 6

Most laws on stalking require that victims must indicate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Most stalking laws necessitate that the victim has a legitimate fear of the stalker, as this helps to establish the necessary element of threat or harm that differentiates stalking from less harmful behaviors.

Question 7

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

C) Research indicates that substance abuse can exacerbate controlling behaviors, including stalking, in abusive relationships. Abusers using drugs and alcohol may have impaired judgment and heightened impulsivity, increasing the likelihood of stalking behaviors.

Question 8

Mandatory arrest policies are based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory arrest policies are primarily based on the principle of deterrence. They aim to prevent future crimes by making arrest compulsory for certain offenses, thereby sending a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated and will be met with immediate legal consequences.

Question 9

Which of the following are barriers to disclosure?

Accepted Answer

All of these options (embarrassment, considering it a private matter, and fear) are recognized barriers to disclosure.

Question 10

______ percent of women in the study disclosed their abuse to a at least one source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ percent of women in the study...

Question 11

Which of the following were identified as problems of programming?

Accepted Answer

Attention and money have both been identified as problems in programming. Attention refers to the cognitive load and focus required to solve programming problems, while money relates to the costs associated with development projects, including labor, resources, and time.

Question 12

Studies have shown that ______ in ______ college women is the victim of some sort of sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

Studies have indicated that approximately 1 in 4 college women experience some form of sexual assault.

Question 13

What are some of the contemporary efforts that have been to raise awareness about violence?

Accepted Answer

All of these options represent contemporary efforts to raise awareness about violence. Media awareness campaigns use various platforms to inform the public, dating violence prevention focuses on educating individuals about the signs of abusive relationships and how to seek help, and intervention programming involves direct efforts to intervene and prevent violence in communities or among specific populations.

Question 14

______ refers to the legal duty of a police officer to make an arrest when responding to a domestic violence incident.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory arrest policies require police officers to make an arrest when they have probable cause to believe that domestic violence has occurred, removing discretion in such situations.

Question 15

Few laws characterize the acts of ______ abuse as a criminal offense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Few laws characterize the acts of ______...

Question 16

It is estimated that ______% of NFL players have a history of domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

Estimates vary, but a commonly cited figure is that around 20% of NFL players have a history of domestic violence, though this number can fluctuate based on the source and the specific time frame considered. This figure is part of broader discussions about domestic violence rates among professional athletes compared to the general population.

Question 17

Disciplinary polices for domestic violence enacted by the NFL commissioner include all of the following EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment is not a disciplinary policy that the NFL commissioner can enact. It is a legal penalty that can only be imposed by the judicial system.

Question 18

According to the case study on intimate partner abuse in India, it is indicated that ______% intimate partner abuse begins with a month of marriage.

Accepted Answer

44% of intimate partner abuse in India begins within a month of marriage, highlighting the immediate and severe challenges some newlyweds face in terms of domestic violence.

Question 19

Which of the following sources of assistance was identified as being useless in cases of intimate partner abuse in India?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement in India has often been criticized for being ineffective or unresponsive in cases of intimate partner abuse, due to various systemic issues such as lack of sensitivity, inadequate training, and societal attitudes.

Question 20

Which of the following sources of assistance was identified as being the most helpful in cases of intimate partner abuse in India?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following sources of assistance...

Quiz 4: Women and Victimization: Intimate Partner Abuse and Stalking