Question 1

What proportion of women in the United States will experience domestic violence in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), approximately one in three women in the United States will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. This statistic highlights the prevalence of domestic violence against women in the U.S.

Question 2

The majority of cases of elder neglect and abuse consist of ______.

Accepted Answer

Self-neglect accounts for the majority of elder neglect and abuse cases, where the elderly person fails to meet their own basic needs, such as personal hygiene, proper nutrition, or safe living conditions.

Question 3

People who belong to the ______ must care for their own children at the same time they are caring for elderly parents.

Accepted Answer

The term "sandwich generation" refers to a group of people who are in a position where they need to provide care for their own children while simultaneously caring for their aging parents. This situation creates a "sandwich" effect, where the individual is caught in the middle of two generations that both require support and care.

Question 4

Sexual abuse of elders is most commonly perpetrated by ______.

Accepted Answer

Male nursing home workers are the most common perpetrators of sexual abuse of elders.

Question 5

The more traditional a society is, the lower the rate of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The more traditional a society is, the...

Question 6

In the World Health Organization study, which country had the lowest rate of sexual assault and sexual abuse by a partner?

Accepted Answer

Japan had the lowest rate of sexual assault and sexual abuse by a partner according to the World Health Organization study. This is attributed to various cultural, legal, and societal factors that influence reporting and occurrence rates.

Question 7

The two key elements in the cycle of violence, which violent partners use to continue to perpetrate violence against a partner without fear of him or her leaving, are ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

Power and control are central to the cycle of violence in abusive relationships, where the abuser uses various tactics to maintain dominance and keep the victim from leaving.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a reason that some women remain in an abusive relationship?

Accepted Answer

Violence against women is illegal in all states, making option C incorrect. The other options (A, B, and D) are recognized reasons why some women might stay in abusive relationships, including psychological impacts like learned helplessness, self-blame, and fear for the safety of children or pets.

Question 9

Increasing pressure on the nervous system resulting from stress, which prevents internal balance or equilibrium, is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Allostatic load refers to the wear and tear on the body which accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress. It represents the physiological consequences of chronic exposure to fluctuating or heightened neural or neuroendocrine response which results from repeated or prolonged stressors.

Question 10

Which woman is at GREATEST risk of being a victim of IPV?

Accepted Answer

Paula is at the greatest risk of being a victim of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) due to several risk factors: being young, having multiple children, and not completing high school. These factors are associated with higher vulnerability to IPV.

Question 11

Which group experiences the lowest rates of IPV in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Asian Americans typically experience the lowest rates of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) compared to other racial or ethnic groups in the United States, according to various studies and reports on domestic violence.

Question 12

Women of which ethnic group are MOST likely to report IPV?

Accepted Answer

African American women report higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) compared to women from other ethnic groups. This is documented in various studies and reports, reflecting a complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, systemic inequalities, and historical contexts.

Question 13

Which statement is an argument AGAINST the feminist view of battering as a function of patriarchal society?

Accepted Answer

Even in highly traditional societies, most men do not become batterers. This suggests that battering is not simply a function of patriarchal society, but rather a complex issue with multiple causes.

Question 14

______ batterers tend to dissociate themselves from their actions and act distant to their partners.

Accepted Answer

Dysphoric/borderline batterers are known to dissociate from their actions and behave in a distant manner towards their partners, often experiencing mood swings and emotional instability.

Question 15

When men with a preoccupied/enmeshed attachment style become batterers, they are MOST LIKELY to become violent when their partners ______.

Accepted Answer

Men with a preoccupied/enmeshed attachment style are more likely to become violent when their partners withdraw from an argument. This withdrawal can trigger intense fears of abandonment and rejection, leading to violent behavior in an attempt to regain closeness or control.

Question 16

The BEST therapy method for couples experiencing IPV is ______.

Accepted Answer

Individual therapy while living apart is considered the best approach for couples experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This is because joint counseling can potentially escalate the risk of harm to the victim by providing the abuser with more tools for manipulation or by creating a space where the victim may feel unsafe to speak openly. Living apart ensures the safety of the individuals involved while they receive therapy to address the issues.

Question 17

Which statement about the Duluth model is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Duluth model does not emphasize repairing the couple's relationship and keeping them together; instead, it focuses on the rehabilitation of the batterer and support for the survivor, aiming to change the societal conditions that support men's use of violence against women.

Question 18

Children are MOST LIKELY to be physically abused before age ______.

Accepted Answer

Children are most likely to be physically abused before age 5, as younger children are more vulnerable and dependent on their caregivers, making them more susceptible to abuse.

Question 19

Most deaths in children who suffer from maltreatment result from ______.

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the leading cause of death in children who suffer from maltreatment, as it can lead to severe malnutrition, dehydration, and lack of medical care, all of which can be fatal.

Question 20

Which statement about child neglect is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Neglect is often related to a parent's inability to meet the child's needs due to various factors such as lack of resources, knowledge, or mental health issues, rather than the child's feelings of loneliness or anxiety.

Quiz 11: Families in Crisis: Violence, Abuse, and Neglect