Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of social learning theory?
A) patriarchy
B) observational learning
C) instigators of aggression
D) regulators of aggression
E) origins of aggression

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is not a component of social learning theory. Social learning theory focuses on observational learning, instigators and regulators of aggression, and origins of aggression.

Question 2

The finding that male batterers are more likely to label many different emotional states as anger is called:
A) the male-emotional funnel system
B) observational learning
C) patriarchy
D) emotional congruence hypothesis
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The term "male-emotional funnel system" refers to the phenomenon where men, due to societal norms and expectations about masculinity, tend to express a range of emotions through the singular lens of anger. This concept is used to explain certain behaviors in male batterers, who may not differentiate well among various emotional states, funneling many different feelings into expressions of anger.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true concerning domestic violence?
A) Domestic violence is not a common problem.
B) Only heterosexual women get battered.
C) Alcohol and/or drugs cause people to act aggressively.
D) The most dangerous time for a battered spouse is after separation.
E) When a woman gets hit by her partner, she has provoked him in some way.

Accepted Answer

According to research, the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is after he/she has left the abusive partner. This is because the abuser often feels like they have lost control and may escalate their violence in an attempt to regain power and control over the victim.

Question 4

According to the International Dating Violence Study:
A) female students engaged in higher rates of sexual coercion than male students
B) female students were less likely to be the perpetrators of serious assault
C) female students were more likely to be the victims of serious assault
D) Canada had the lowest rates of physical violence and sexual coercion
E) b and c are both correct

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the International Dating Violence Study:
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Question 5

Which type of male batterer is most likely to exhibit jealousy?
A) the family-only batterer
B) the dysphoric/borderline batterer
C) the generally violent/antisocial batterer
D) the psychopathic batterer
E) the antisocial batterer

Accepted Answer

The dysphoric/borderline batterer is most likely to exhibit jealousy. This type of batterer exhibits a pattern of intense and unstable emotions, including jealousy and possessiveness towards their partner. They may be prone to impulsive and violent behavior in response to perceived slights or threats to their relationship.

Question 6

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)has been criticized for:
A) the way it is presented to respondents
B) failing to provide a full range of violent acts
C) not accounting for gender differences in the consequences of certain acts
D) not assessing the motive for violence
E) all of the above are criticism of the CTS

Accepted Answer

All of the above are criticisms of the CTS. The scale has been criticized for the way it is presented to respondents, failing to provide a full range of violent acts, not accounting for gender differences in the consequences of certain acts, and not assessing the motive for violence.

Question 7

In the survey by Ewing and Aubrey (1987)examining domestic violence myths,which of the following statements were women more likely to agree with than men?
A) The woman can rely on the police to protect her.
B) Battering is an isolated event.
C) The woman can prevent battering by seeking counselling.
D) The battered woman could simply leave her battering husband.
E) The female victim "bears at least some responsibility".

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the survey by Ewing and Aubrey...

Question 8

According to the meta-analysis study of the Conflict Tactics Scale by Archer (2002):
A) men engage in higher rates of severe physical violence than women
B) in university student samples, males and females commit equal amounts of violence
C) victimized males are more likely to underreport abuse than victimized females
D) respondents report fewer violent acts than their partners
E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Archer's (2002) meta-analysis of the Conflict Tactics Scale found that men engage in higher rates of severe physical violence than women, in university student samples males and females commit equal amounts of violence, victimized males are more likely to underreport abuse than victimized females, and respondents report fewer violent acts than their partners, making all of the statements correct.

Question 9

A person feeling remorse for engaging in violence is an example of what type of consequence in social learning theory?
A) external punishment
B) observational punishment
C) aversive instigator
D) incentive instigator
E) self-punishment

Accepted Answer

Self-punishment is when an individual feels guilty or remorseful for engaging in a behavior that goes against their own values or morals. This internal consequence is a key component of social learning theory, as it emphasizes that individuals can learn from the consequences of their actions, both positive and negative. In this case, the individual's feeling of remorse is a self-imposed punishment for engaging in violent behavior.

Question 10

According to the nested ecological model,having unstable employment would be part of the:
A) ontogenic level
B) exosystem
C) macrosystem
D) microsystem
E) external level

Accepted Answer

The exosystem level in the nested ecological model includes external settings that have indirect impact on an individual's development. Employment is considered an exosystem factor because it does not directly involve the individual, but can affect their development indirectly. Unstable employment falls under this category as it is not specific to the individual but rather the external environment.

Question 11

Every time a man uses violence against his partner,he gets what he wants.This would be an example of a(n):
A) external punishment
B) observational punishment
C) aversive instigator
D) incentive instigator
E) self-punishment

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the man is using violence as a means to achieve a desired outcome, which is getting what he wants. Therefore, violence is serving as an incentive instigator, motivating the man to continue using this behavior to achieve his desired outcome.

Question 12

Which of the following factors has not been identified as a reason for which battered women stay in abusive relationships or delay leaving their abusive partner?
A) sadistic personality traits
B) economic dependency
C) concern for one's pet
D) threats made by abusive partner
E) none of the above (i.e., all of the above have been identified as reasons why battered women stay in abusive relationships)

Accepted Answer

Sadistic personality traits have not been identified as a reason for which battered women stay in abusive relationships or delay leaving their abusive partner. The other options (economic dependency, concern for one's pet, threats made by abusive partner) have all been identified as common reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Question 13

Intimate partner violence consists of physical,sexual,emotional,and _____ abuse.
A) public
B) child
C) financial
D) neglectful
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner violence can also include financial abuse, which involves control over finances or withholding money from the victim. This type of abuse may prevent the victim from leaving the abusive relationship or seeking help.

Question 14

________________ is a set of cultural values and beliefs that support the dominance of women,and are thought to contribute to domestic violence.
A) The male-emotional funnel system
B) Observational learning
C) Patriarchy
D) Marxism
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is a set of cultural beliefs and values that support the dominance of men and the subordination of women. This social system has been linked to the perpetuation of domestic violence, where men use their power and control to maintain dominance and authority over their partners. Patriarchy can be seen in various aspects of society, including laws, media, and cultural norms.

Question 15

The most recent Canadian survey on intimate partner violence conducted by Statistics Canada reported that:
A) men experienced more acts of forced sexual assault than women
B) women were more likely to have been pushed or shoved than men
C) women were more likely to have been kicked, bit, or hit than men
D) men were more likely to be threatened with a weapon than women
E) men were more likely to have been hit with an object than women

Accepted Answer

The most recent Canadian survey on intimate partner violence conducted by Statistics Canada reported that women were more likely to have been pushed or shoved than men. In fact, 50% of women reported being pushed, shoved, or slapped by their intimate partner, compared to 38% of men. The survey also found that women were more likely than men to experience more severe forms of violence, such as being kicked, bit, or hit (29% of women, compared to 17% of men). However, men were more likely to have been threatened with a weapon or hit with an object than women.

Question 16

Which of the following is not true regarding male-initiated and female-initiated domestic violence?
A) Domestic violence is initiated by both men and women.
B) Men suffer physical injuries resulting from domestic violence.
C) There is a gender bias in police responses to domestic violence.
D) Women are more likely to be found guilty than men in serious-injury cases.
E) Women are more likely to have domestic violence charges against them dropped.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Women are more likely to be found guilty than men in serious-injury cases" is not true. Research shows that men are more likely to be found guilty and receive harsher sentences in cases of serious domestic violence.

Question 17

Which scale is most commonly used to measure domestic violence?
A) Conflict Resolution Scale
B) Domestic Battery Scale
C) Conflict Tactics Scale
D) Peaceful Resolution Scale
E) Myths and Realities Scale

Accepted Answer

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) is the most commonly used scale to measure domestic violence. It assesses the frequency and severity of various tactics used by one partner to control and dominate the other partner, including physical violence, verbal aggression, and psychological abuse. The CTS has been widely used in research and clinical settings to evaluate the prevalence and impact of domestic violence.

Question 18

A person getting arrested for domestic violence is an example of:
A) external punishment
B) observational punishment
C) aversive instigator
D) incentive instigator
E) self-punishment

Accepted Answer

The person getting arrested for domestic violence is an example of external punishment, which is a consequence imposed by an authority figure (in this case, law enforcement) in response to undesirable behavior (domestic violence). This is contrasted with self-punishment, where an individual imposes a consequence on themselves. Observational punishment, aversive instigators, and incentive instigators are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 19

According to the nested ecological model,having witnessed an abusive relationship as a child would be part of the:
A) ontogenic level
B) exosystem
C) macrosystem
D) microsystem
E) external level

Accepted Answer

The ontogenic level in the nested ecological model refers to personal experiences and developmental processes, including witnessing an abusive relationship as a child.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is false concerning domestic violence?
A) Domestic violence is a common problem.
B) Only heterosexual women get battered.
C) Alcohol and/or drugs do not cause people to act aggressively.
D) The most dangerous time for a battered spouse is after separation.
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender. Men, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community can all be victims of domestic violence.

Quiz 13: Intimate Partner Violence

Which of the following is not a component of social learning theory?

The finding that male batterers are more likely to label many different emotional states as anger is called:

Which of the following statements is true concerning domestic violence?

According to the International Dating Violence Study:

Which type of male batterer is most likely to exhibit jealousy?

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) has been criticized for:

In the survey by Ewing and Aubrey (1987) examining domestic violence myths,which of the following statements were women more likely to agree with than men?

According to the meta-analysis study of the Conflict Tactics Scale by Archer (2002) :

A person feeling remorse for engaging in violence is an example of what type of consequence in social learning theory?

According to the nested ecological model,having unstable employment would be part of the:

Every time a man uses violence against his partner,he gets what he wants.This would be an example of a(n) :

Which of the following factors has not been identified as a reason for which battered women stay in abusive relationships or delay leaving their abusive partner?

Intimate partner violence consists of physical,sexual,emotional,and _____ abuse.

________________ is a set of cultural values and beliefs that support the dominance of women,and are thought to contribute to domestic violence.

The most recent Canadian survey on intimate partner violence conducted by Statistics Canada reported that:

Which of the following is not true regarding male-initiated and female-initiated domestic violence?

Which scale is most commonly used to measure domestic violence?

A person getting arrested for domestic violence is an example of:

According to the nested ecological model,having witnessed an abusive relationship as a child would be part of the:

Which of the following statements is false concerning domestic violence?