Question 1

Family violence is generally defined as

Accepted Answer

Family violence includes any act or omission by persons who are cohabiting that results in serious injury to other members of the family, such as children, elderly individuals, or other family members. This definition is broader than just violence between spouses or partners.

Question 2

Family violence includes which of the following acts?

Accepted Answer

Family violence can encompass a wide range of acts including criminal offenses (such as physical assault), behavioral acts (such as emotional abuse), and can lead to or stem from medical problems (such as mental health issues). Therefore, all of the options listed are included in the scope of family violence.

Question 3

Straus and Gelles conducted two national family violence surveys in 1975 and 1985. These surveys are considered reliable indications of violence in the family because of which of the following factors

Accepted Answer

The best choice is A because it accurately identifies the factors that contribute to the reliability of the surveys conducted by Straus and Gelles. These include their sampling procedure, which was designed to be representative of the population, the large number of respondents, which provides a robust sample size, and the validity of the Conflict Tactics Scale used as a measuring instrument. These factors make the surveys reliable and valid indicators of violence in the family.

Question 4

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) conducts a nationwide sample and interviews these individuals regarding victimization. This annual survey of citizens suffers from which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

The NCVS suffers from all of the listed problems. Some respondents may under report crimes due to fear or shame, while others may over report crimes for various reasons. Additionally, the survey provides only an estimate of criminal activity, rather than a definitive count.

Question 5

The Psychopathology Theory of family violence is grounded upon which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

The Psychopathology Theory of family violence is based on the concept that certain individuals suffer from mental disorders, personality disorders, and other dysfunctions that cause them to engage in aggressive acts within the family. This theory suggests that family violence is not caused by external factors such as poverty or socialization, but instead stems from internal psychological issues within the individual perpetrator. This viewpoint has been criticized for oversimplifying the causes of family violence and not taking into account socio-cultural factors that may contribute to violence within families.

Question 6

The Substance Abuse Theory of family violence accepts the proposition that

Accepted Answer

The Substance Abuse Theory of family violence suggests that drugs and alcohol can cause or contribute to family violence. It does not necessarily state that all cases of family violence are directly caused by drugs and alcohol, but rather that they can play a role in the behavior of individuals who engage in violent behavior.

Question 7

The Social Learning Theory of family violence

Accepted Answer

The Social Learning Theory of family violence assumes that the type of behavior that is most frequently reinforced by others is the one that is most often exhibited by the individual. It is an integration of differential associations with differential reinforcements so that people with whom one interacts are the reinforcers of behavior that results in learning both deviant and non-deviant behavior. It also holds that social learning is accomplished by modeling and reinforcement, therefore all of the above statements are true.

Question 8

The Sociocultural Model of family violence focuses on

Accepted Answer

The Sociocultural Model of family violence examines a range of factors including the gender roles and expectations in our society, the cultural attitudes towards women and violence, and the acceptance of violence as a means of resolving conflicts or maintaining power dynamics. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 9

The Culture of Violence Theory is an example of which model of family violence

Accepted Answer

The Culture of Violence Theory focuses on how cultural norms and values perpetuate and justify violence, particularly within families. This aligns with the Sociocultural Model of family violence, which examines how larger cultural and societal factors contribute to violence. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) refer to different models that focus on different aspects of family violence, such as learned behaviors, economic factors, and intergenerational patterns.

Question 10

Which of the following are common features of family violence

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Question 11

The Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

Accepted Answer

The Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory suggests that children who experience or witness violence in their homes are more likely to exhibit violent behavior themselves, supporting the idea that such children may be more aggressive. However, it is not universally accepted as the sole cause of family violence, so option C is incorrect.

Question 13

Victims of family violence may experience which of the following mental consequences?

Accepted Answer

Victims of family violence may experience both acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder as mental consequences. Property damage may be a consequence of the violence, but it is not a mental consequence.

Question 14

The cycle of violence theory was originally known as the intergenerational transmission of violence theory.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence theory and the intergenerational transmission of violence theory are related but distinct concepts. The cycle of violence theory, developed by Lenore Walker, describes the pattern of abuse in relationships, while the intergenerational transmission of violence theory suggests that violence is passed down from one generation to the next.

Question 15

Victims of family violence have difficulty trusting others.

Accepted Answer

Victims of family violence often experience betrayal and betrayal of trust from those closest to them, which can make it difficult for them to trust others in the future.

Question 16

The social conflict theory analyzes large-scale conflicts, marriages, and the communication process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The resource theory is based on the proposition that the one who controls resources is in the dominant position in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

The resource theory is indeed based on the idea that the person who controls resources holds a position of power in a relationship.

Question 18

The ecological theory is based on an analysis of the organism and the environment.

Accepted Answer

The ecological theory, also known as ecopsychology, is based on the relationship between the organism and the environment. It examines how the environment affects the individual and how the individual affects the environment. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 19

The sociocultural model of family violence is a macro level of analysis that focuses on the variables that cause violence.

Accepted Answer

The sociocultural model of family violence is a macro level of analysis that examines the social and cultural factors that contribute to violence within families, such as societal attitudes towards violence, gender roles, and cultural beliefs. It seeks to understand the broader societal factors that create an environment in which violence can occur.

Question 20

The psychopathology theory of family violence is based on substance abuse as the cause of family violence.

Accepted Answer

The psychopathology theory of family violence is based on the belief that some individuals may have a personality disorder or psychological issue that causes them to engage in violent behavior within their family relationships. Substance abuse may be a contributing factor in some cases, but it is not the sole cause according to this theory.

Quiz 1: Characteristics and Consequences of Family Violence

Family violence is generally defined as

Family violence includes which of the following acts?

Straus and Gelles conducted two national family violence surveys in 1975 and 1985. These surveys are considered reliable indications of violence in the family because of which of the following factors

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) conducts a nationwide sample and interviews these individuals regarding victimization. This annual survey of citizens suffers from which of the following problems?

The Psychopathology Theory of family violence is grounded upon which of the following concepts?

The Substance Abuse Theory of family violence accepts the proposition that

The Social Learning Theory of family violence

The Sociocultural Model of family violence focuses on

The Culture of Violence Theory is an example of which model of family violence

Which of the following are common features of family violence

The Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

The Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

Victims of family violence may experience which of the following mental consequences?

The cycle of violence theory was originally known as the intergenerational transmission of violence theory.

Victims of family violence have difficulty trusting others.

The social conflict theory analyzes large-scale conflicts, marriages, and the communication process.

The resource theory is based on the proposition that the one who controls resources is in the dominant position in a relationship.

The ecological theory is based on an analysis of the organism and the environment.

The sociocultural model of family violence is a macro level of analysis that focuses on the variables that cause violence.

The psychopathology theory of family violence is based on substance abuse as the cause of family violence.