Question 1

Recent studies suggest that women may delay leaving a violent relationship due to:

Accepted Answer

Some women delay leaving violent relationships due to concern for their pets, as they fear for their pets' safety if they leave.

Question 2

Harold is a generally violent,narcissistic man who often comes home drunk and acts violently towards his partner Sara.He is often dismissive of Sara and has been charged with assault twice in the past against co-workers.Harold would be classified as what type of male batterer?

Accepted Answer

Harold's violent behavior, narcissism, and history of assault charges align with characteristics of an antisocial batterer, who often exhibits a broader pattern of aggression and disregard for others, not limited to intimate relationships.

Question 3

Growing up,Magnus was exposed to violent role models and often witnessed his parents fighting.Now he is in a relationship,and displays some of the same behaviours.According to the nested ecological model,what level does his childhood history belong to?

Accepted Answer

His childhood history belongs to the ontogenic level, which involves individual development and personal history.

Question 4

What is one consequence of mandatory arrest policies for domestic assault?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory arrest policies have been found to increase the likelihood of dual arrests, where both the victim and perpetrator are arrested, even if the victim did not initiate or participate in the violence. This can lead to further trauma for the victim and may discourage them from reporting abuse in the future.

Question 5

Grayson is very jealous of his partner Brad,and has a history of depression and self-esteem problems.He is frequently preoccupied with his own problems and feels Brad doesn't pay enough attention to him.He often lashes out at Brad without cause to make himself feel better and more in control of his emotions.Grayson would be classified as what type of male batterer?

Accepted Answer

Grayson's behavior is indicative of the dysphoric/borderline type of male batterer. This type of batterer struggles with feelings of inferiority, jealousy, and possessiveness. They have a history of emotional instability, and often have mental health issues such as depression and personality disorders. They may lash out at their partner as a means of regulating their own emotions and maintaining control in the relationship.

Question 6

The National Family Violence Prevention Programs developed by the Correctional Service of Canada include all of the following components except:

Accepted Answer

The National Family Violence Prevention Programs developed by the Correctional Service of Canada include Attitudes, Relapse prevention, Management of emotions, and Skills building as components, but do not include Cognition and Memory.

Question 7

In a study of police responses to spousal violence by Sherman and Berk (1984),the lowest levels of recidivism were associated with what police response?

Accepted Answer

The lowest levels of recidivism were associated with arrest. This suggests that immediate and decisive action by police, such as arrest, may be more effective in deterring future violence than softer interventions like mediation or warning.

Question 8

What are the two most common forms of treatment for male batterers?

Accepted Answer

Feminist psychoeducational group therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy are the two most common forms of treatment for male batterers, focusing on changing attitudes and behaviors related to violence.

Question 9

In a study of variables associated with women's decision to stay or leave after being physically assaulted by their partner,Kim and Gray (2008)reported that the decision to leave was dependent on all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a study of variables associated with...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The exosystem level of the nested ecological model includes the external settings that indirectly affect an individual's development, such as family, community, and work institutions. Unemployment is a factor that is part of the work institution, which is considered an exosystem level.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The dysphoric/borderline batterer is most likely to exhibit jealousy, as they are characterized by intense emotional instability, mood swings, and possessiveness. They often have a history of unstable relationships and may be paranoid about their partner cheating or leaving them. This type of batterer may also have a history of childhood abuse or neglect, which can contribute to their feelings of insecurity and fear of abandonment.

Question 12

In the short term (i.e.,six months or less),which of the following perpetrators of domestic assault is least likely to recidivate?

Accepted Answer

Employed males who are arrested tend to have lower recidivism rates in the short term compared to unemployed males, males given separation orders, or those subjected to mediation. Employment can provide stability and a sense of responsibility, which may contribute to a lower likelihood of reoffending.

Question 13

Which type of male batterer is least likely to report negative attitudes supportive of violence?

Accepted Answer

Family-only batterers are considered the least dangerous as they are violent only towards their family members and not towards strangers or in public. They are less likely to report negative attitudes supportive of violence as they do not have a wide range of victims and often justify their violence as a means of discipline or control within the family.

Question 14

Within Carla and Mark's relationship,they tend to communicate poorly about issues affecting them and cope with conflict in maladaptive styles (i.e.,Carla withdraws,Mark gets angry).According to the nested ecological model,what level do these problems belong to?

Accepted Answer

The nested ecological model includes the microsystem, which is the immediate environment that directly affects an individual's development, such as their family and close relationships. The communication problems and conflict within Carla and Mark's relationship relate to their immediate environment, indicating that these problems belong to the microsystem level.

Question 15

Three types of male batterers have been identified by the empirical literature.The _________ batterer engages in __________ levels of violence and has a history of __________.

Accepted Answer

The generally violent-antisocial batterer engages in severe levels of violence and has a history of substance abuse. The other options either do not fit the criteria or have incorrect information (such as the dysphoric-borderline batterer having minimal levels of violence, which is not necessarily true according to the literature).

Question 16

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?

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.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a criticism of the Duluth model for the treatment of domestic violence offenders?

Accepted Answer

Criticisms of the Duluth model include that it focuses primarily on men's violence against women, views violence as one-sided, and places limited emphasis on changing men's attitudes about power and control in relationships. However, offering alternatives to violence like anger management is not considered a criticism of the Duluth model. Difficulty forming a therapeutic bond with clients is also a valid criticism.

Question 18

According to the Violence Against Women Survey (Johnson,1996),the majority of women who left their abusive partners returned home at least once for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is E, emotional dependency on the abuser. While emotional dependency can be a factor in why women might return to abusive partners, the Violence Against Women Survey by Johnson (1996) specifically lists reasons such as doing it for the sake of the children, because the partner promised to change, a lack of money or no place to go, and to give the relationship another chance, but does not explicitly mention emotional dependency as a majority reason in this context.

Question 19

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

In a recent evaluation of the Moderate Intensity Family Violence Prevention Program,Conners,Mills,and Gray (2012)reported that __________________ appeared to be a key factor in reducing domestic and violent recidivism and results in better engagement with treatment.

Accepted Answer

Motivation was identified as a key factor in reducing domestic and violent recidivism and improving engagement with treatment in the evaluation of the program.

Quiz 13: A: Intimate Partner Violence

Recent studies suggest that women may delay leaving a violent relationship due to:

Harold is a generally violent,narcissistic man who often comes home drunk and acts violently towards his partner Sara.He is often dismissive of Sara and has been charged with assault twice in the past against co-workers.Harold would be classified as what type of male batterer?

Growing up,Magnus was exposed to violent role models and often witnessed his parents fighting.Now he is in a relationship,and displays some of the same behaviours.According to the nested ecological model,what level does his childhood history belong to?

What is one consequence of mandatory arrest policies for domestic assault?

The National Family Violence Prevention Programs developed by the Correctional Service of Canada include all of the following components except:

In a study of police responses to spousal violence by Sherman and Berk (1984) ,the lowest levels of recidivism were associated with what police response?

What are the two most common forms of treatment for male batterers?

In a study of variables associated with women's decision to stay or leave after being physically assaulted by their partner,Kim and Gray (2008) reported that the decision to leave was dependent on all of the following except:

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

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

In the short term (i.e.,six months or less) ,which of the following perpetrators of domestic assault is least likely to recidivate?

Which type of male batterer is least likely to report negative attitudes supportive of violence?

Within Carla and Mark's relationship,they tend to communicate poorly about issues affecting them and cope with conflict in maladaptive styles (i.e.,Carla withdraws,Mark gets angry) .According to the nested ecological model,what level do these problems belong to?

Three types of male batterers have been identified by the empirical literature.The _ batterer engages in levels of violence and has a history of ____.

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?

Which of the following is not a criticism of the Duluth model for the treatment of domestic violence offenders?

According to the Violence Against Women Survey (Johnson,1996) ,the majority of women who left their abusive partners returned home at least once for all of the following reasons except:

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?

In a recent evaluation of the Moderate Intensity Family Violence Prevention Program,Conners,Mills,and Gray (2012) reported that __________________ appeared to be a key factor in reducing domestic and violent recidivism and results in better engagement with treatment.