Question 1

Intimate terrorism, a form of relationshp violence, is the case when …

Accepted Answer

Intimate terrorism refers to a pattern of violent and controlling behavior by one partner towards the other. Option A describes a different type of relationship violence called situational couple violence. Option C is just violence, without control, and is not intimate terrorism. Option D describes mutual violent and controlling behavior, which is also different from intimate terrorism – in intimate terrorism, only one partner is violent and controlling. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

Question 2

Roughly what percentage of American women report experiencing stranger harassment every few days?

Accepted Answer

According to a 2018 survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment, approximately 30% of American women report experiencing stranger harassment every few days.

Question 3

Based on the evolutionary explanation for rape, ________ are low in attractiveness and rape because they have no other access to women.

Accepted Answer

Disadvantaged men are described in evolutionary psychology theories as those who might resort to rape due to their lower attractiveness or social status, which limits their access to consensual relationships with women. This explanation posits that such men may use rape as a strategy to reproduce when they are unable to attract a mate through conventional means.

Question 4

Of women who reported in a national survey in 2000 that they had been physically assaulted, stalked, or raped, what percentage indicated that the assault was committed by an intimate partner?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Violence Against Women Survey of 2000, 64% of women who reported experiencing physical assault, stalking, or rape indicated that the perpetrator was an intimate partner. Therefore, the correct answer is D, 0.64.

Question 5

The text suggests that statistics may underestimate the prevalence of intimate violence because ...

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that statistics may underestimate the prevalence of intimate violence due to the use of both probability and convenience samples, as well as the underrepresentation of women of color and the homeless. These factors combined can lead to a significant underestimation of the true prevalence of intimate violence.

Question 6

A situation in which an individual is violent but not controlling while his or her partner is both violent and controlling is known as …

Accepted Answer

Violent resistance occurs when one partner uses violence to defend against or resist the controlling and abusive behavior of their partner. In this scenario, the individual who is violent but not controlling is resisting the violence and control exerted by their partner.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of battered women?

Accepted Answer

College women often report abuse to friends and family, seeking support and assistance in dealing with the situation. This contradicts the stereotype that victims of abuse always hide their experiences.

Question 8

Battered women report psychological symptoms indicative of …

Accepted Answer

Battered women often experience trauma from domestic violence, which can lead to symptoms indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder such as flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. While depression and bipolar disorder may also be present, they are not universally indicative of domestic violence. Hypersomnia is not commonly associated with domestic violence.

Question 9

Alcohol plays a role in battering incidents apporoximately what percent of the time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alcohol plays a role in battering incidents...

Question 10

Which of the following is most likely to be abusive toward their partner?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is most likely...

Question 11

Which of the following is not true for women high in need for power?

Accepted Answer

Women high in need for power do not necessarily have a lower need for power than their male counterparts. The need for power can be equally strong in both genders and manifests in various ways, such as framing artwork, holding socially responsible positions, or owning advanced electronic equipment. The statement that they are lower in need for power than their male counterparts is not inherently true and does not align with the understanding of the need for power as a personal trait that varies individually rather than based on gender.

Question 12

All of the following are true for men high in need for power, except they …

Accepted Answer

Framing artwork has no known correlation with men high in need for power, while verbal aggression, alcohol consumption, and gambling have been shown to be more common among this group.

Question 13

In one study, 74% of abusive husbands were classified as _______ attached.

Accepted Answer

The study found that a significant portion of abusive husbands were classified as anxiously attached, indicating a pattern of attachment characterized by fear of abandonment and insecurity in relationships.

Question 14

Women are least likely to report sexual harassment in the workplace when …

Accepted Answer

Women are least likely to report sexual harassment in the workplace when the harassment is mild, when it does not come from a supervisor, and when the workplace lacks adequate policies on sexual harassment. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 15

One hypothesis about why sexual harassment occurs in the workplace proposes that it is the carryover of gender expectations,= and is more likely when the workplace is predominantly male. This is called …

Accepted Answer

Sex-role spillover theory suggests that individuals bring their gender roles and expectations from their personal lives into the workplace, which can lead to sexual harassment. This theory also proposes that sexual harassment is more prevalent in male-dominated workplaces.

Question 16

Which of the following describes the form of relationship violence known as violent resistance?

Accepted Answer

Violent resistance describes a situation in which an individual is violent, but not controlling, and his or her partner is violent and controlling. The violent individual may resort to violence as a means of self-defense or retaliation against the controlling partner's behavior.

Question 17

In mutual violent control, …

Accepted Answer

Mutual violent control refers to a situation where both partners in a relationship are violent and controlling towards each other. Choice A, B and C do not accurately describe the dynamic of mutual violent control.

Question 18

Situational couple violence is best descrbed as the instance in which …

Accepted Answer

Situational couple violence is a form of intimate partner violence that is characterized by infrequent or sporadic episodes of violence that occur within the context of an argument or disagreement. The violence is not part of a broader pattern of control or domination and is not aimed at establishing or maintaining power and control over one's partner. Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it describes violence without control from either partner.

Question 19

According to a study in 2006, the most common form of relationship violence is …

Accepted Answer

According to a study in 2006, the most common form of relationship violence is situational couple violence, which is characterized by occasional outbursts of violence in response to conflict, stress or frustration in the relationship rather than a pattern of ongoing control or domination.

Question 20

The Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2) assesses the level of physical violence in a relationship. One limitation of this measure is that …

Accepted Answer

The CTS2 frames questions in terms of conflict, which may lead to underreporting of violent acts that occur outside of conflict situations.

Quiz 12: Relationship Violence and Abuse