Question 1

Which statement about the diversity of backgrounds and goals is TRUE of people concerned with family violence?

Accepted Answer

People concerned with family violence come from various backgrounds and have different goals, which can lead to difficulties in accommodating opposing points of view. This diversity can make consensus challenging, reflecting the complexity of addressing family violence issues.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most accurate description of debates in the field of family violence?

Accepted Answer

Debates in the field of family violence are often fractious due to the highly emotional, complex, and controversial nature of the subject matter. This leads to strong disagreements among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Question 3

Which is FALSE about sociological approaches to family violence?

Accepted Answer

Sociological approaches to family violence did not necessarily develop after medical approaches. Both fields have long histories of addressing family violence, but they do so from different perspectives and with different methodologies. Sociological approaches have been prominent in exploring the structural and systemic aspects of family violence for many decades, alongside the development of medical approaches that often focus on the physical and psychological effects of violence.

Question 4

In the past, criminologists:

Accepted Answer

Historically, criminologists concentrated more on violence involving strangers rather than on violence within families. This focus has shifted over time as the field has expanded to include a broader range of violent behaviors, including domestic or family violence.

Question 5

Social work researchers most often use ________ to investigate family violence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In the past and currently, criminologists?

Accepted Answer

Criminologists have primarily investigated forensic samples as part of their study of crime and criminal behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE about sociological approaches to family violence?

Accepted Answer

Sociological approaches to family violence predate epidemiological survey research, as they have been concerned with the social and structural causes of family violence for a long time.

Question 8

Which pair of terms is LEAST appropriate in terms of research topics covered by family violence researchers?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists primarily focus on mental health, behavioral patterns, and emotional aspects rather than the effects of incarceration, which is more closely related to criminology.

Question 9

Public and medical health researchers would be most interested in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Prevalence and incidence statistics of family violence provide essential data for understanding the scope and trends of the issue, which is crucial for public and medical health research aimed at developing interventions and policies to address family violence.

Question 10

Psychologists most commonly:

Accepted Answer

Psychologists often obtain their research data from clinical samples, including those involving victims or perpetrators of family violence, as these settings provide direct insights into the psychological aspects and impacts of such violence.

Question 11

When investigating family violence, neuroscientists are the group most likely to study:

Accepted Answer

Neuroscientists focus on the brain and its functions, so they are most likely to study how the brain reacts to fear stimuli in the context of family violence.

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a topic studied by family violence researchers within the field of medicine, nursing, and public health?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C because it focuses on the legal aspect (conviction rates) of family violence, which is not typically a topic studied within the fields of medicine, nursing, and public health. These fields are more concerned with health outcomes, prevention, intervention, and the physical and psychological effects of violence, rather than legal outcomes.

Question 13

Legal research in family violence most clearly focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Legal research in family violence primarily aims to understand how family violence laws are applied in real-world scenarios and what outcomes result from these applications. This involves analyzing the effectiveness, enforcement, and consequences of such laws on reducing or addressing family violence.

Question 14

Which statement is TRUE about populations sampled in family violence research?

Accepted Answer

Special groups such as military recruits may indeed be included in populations sampled for family violence research to understand specific dynamics or prevalence within these groups.

Question 15

Which factor is most likely to influence a researcher's selection of topics to investigate?

Accepted Answer

Researchers often choose topics that align with their personal interests, beliefs, or ideologies, which can drive their passion and commitment to the research.

Question 16

Americans tend to believe that it is acceptable to?

Accepted Answer

In American culture, while it is increasingly controversial and subject to legal and social debate, there is still a segment of the population that believes it is acceptable to use corporal punishment, such as hitting, as a form of discipline for a child's misbehavior. Choices A, B, and D are generally considered unacceptable and could be seen as assault or endangering someone's safety.

Question 17

One task of macrotheories is to:

Accepted Answer

Macrotheories focus on broad social structures and systemic factors that influence behaviors and outcomes, such as how income levels can affect family dynamics and potentially lead to violence.

Question 18

Patriarchy may contribute to family violence through:

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Question 19

Which of the following theories is NOT a macrotheory?

Accepted Answer

Macrotheories focus on societal, cultural, or structural factors affecting behavior, while A (Individual difference factors in aggression) focuses on individual-level differences, making it a microtheory rather than a macrotheory.

Question 20

Which factor is most likely a focus of feminist researchers?

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Quiz 2: Research Methodology, Assessment, and Theories: Investigating the Problem of Family Violence