Question 1

Which of the following is true of marital rape in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most common type of rape in the United States. 
B)  It is also known as date rape. 
C)  It is typically considered to be a more heinous crime than stranger rape. 
D)  It is not considered a crime in all states. 
A)  It is the most common type of rape in the United States. 
B)  It is also known as date rape. 
C)  It is typically considered to be a more heinous crime than stranger rape. 
D)  It is not considered a crime in all states. A

Question 2

Which of the following is true of IPV among African American couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less likely than white couples to be mutually abusive. 
B)  They are generally more mutually abusive if they are married. 
C)  They are less likely to suffer from mutual IPV than interracial couples. 
D)  They are more likely to commit mutual IPV due to racial stress. 
A)  They are less likely than white couples to be mutually abusive. 
B)  They are generally more mutually abusive if they are married. 
C)  They are less likely to suffer from mutual IPV than interracial couples. 
D)  They are more likely to commit mutual IPV due to racial stress. D

Question 3

Which of the following relating to IPV is true of homosexuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners. 
B)  Homosexual couples are more likely to verbally abuse their children than heterosexual couples. 
C)  Gay men are more likely to have experienced IPV than lesbian women. 
D)  Lesbian women have lower rates of IPV than bisexual women. 
A)  Homosexual partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners. 
B)  Homosexual couples are more likely to verbally abuse their children than heterosexual couples. 
C)  Gay men are more likely to have experienced IPV than lesbian women. 
D)  Lesbian women have lower rates of IPV than bisexual women. A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  name calling 
B)  forceful sex 
C)  biting 
D)  molestation 
A)  name calling 
B)  forceful sex 
C)  biting 
D)  molestation

Question 5

Killing a brother or a sister is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  siblicide 
B)  parricide 
C)  feticide 
D)  sororicide 
A)  siblicide 
B)  parricide 
C)  feticide 
D)  sororicide

Question 6

Which of the following is true concerning the prevalence and severity of domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely than men to engage in repeated violence against their partners. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to experience serious physical injuries from domestic violence. 
C)  Intimate partner violence is typically not reported as victims fear reprisal. 
D)  Male intimate partners are more likely to be murdered with a firearm. 
A)  Women are more likely than men to engage in repeated violence against their partners. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to experience serious physical injuries from domestic violence. 
C)  Intimate partner violence is typically not reported as victims fear reprisal. 
D)  Male intimate partners are more likely to be murdered with a firearm.

Question 7

Jacob, a teenager, eats three times as much as a normal person his age would, by consuming at least six meals a day.However, his parents believe that "this is all part of growing up." Jacob is likely to be suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gastroenteritis 
B)  anorexia 
C)  bulimia 
D)  binge eating disorder 
A)  gastroenteritis 
B)  anorexia 
C)  bulimia 
D)  binge eating disorder

Question 8

Kim claims that elder mistreatment is more likely to happen at old age homes and care centers as opposed to within households.However, Carla disagrees and claims that most cases of elder mistreatment occur at the hands of family members.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Kim's claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than one-third of elder mistreatment is found to be done by nonfamily members. 
B)  Typically, elder mistreatment occurs in households without strong "kin ties," such as Asian and Latino households. 
C)  A vast majority of elder mistreatment cases occur inside families with mentally disabled children. 
D)  Studies have shown that most cases of elder mistreatment occur in families who have adopted children. 
A)  Less than one-third of elder mistreatment is found to be done by nonfamily members. 
B)  Typically, elder mistreatment occurs in households without strong "kin ties," such as Asian and Latino households. 
C)  A vast majority of elder mistreatment cases occur inside families with mentally disabled children. 
D)  Studies have shown that most cases of elder mistreatment occur in families who have adopted children.

Question 9

Michael, an alcoholic, kills his wife and two sons in a fit of rage and then attempts to commit suicide on the same day.This scenario is an illustration of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  patricide 
B)  familycide 
C)  parricide 
D)  euthanasia 
A)  patricide 
B)  familycide 
C)  parricide 
D)  euthanasia

Question 10

Avery, a model, is fired from her job for "being too thin." She fears that if she eats, she will become "overweight" and that in order to succeed in her industry, she must be "thin and beautiful." In this scenario, Avery is likely suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating disorder 
B)  gastroenteritis 
C)  anorexia nervosa 
D)  merycism 
A)  binge eating disorder 
B)  gastroenteritis 
C)  anorexia nervosa 
D)  merycism

Question 11

Explain the term "physical abuse." Give examples of physical abuse.

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse is threatening, trying to

Question 12

________ involves murdering one's spouse, ex-spouse, children, or other relatives before attempting or committing suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neonaticide 
B)  Omnicide 
C)  Parricide 
D)  Familycide 
A)  Neonaticide 
B)  Omnicide 
C)  Parricide 
D)  Familycide

Question 13

________theory explains domestic violence by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems such as the economy, education, state agencies, and the community.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological systems 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Social learning 
A)  Ecological systems 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Social learning

Question 14

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes throwing objects and biting. 
B)  It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule. 
C)  It includes being forced into unwanted sexual activity. 
D)  It occurs primarily in heterosexual marriages. 
A)  It includes throwing objects and biting. 
B)  It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule. 
C)  It includes being forced into unwanted sexual activity. 
D)  It occurs primarily in heterosexual marriages.

Question 15

Provide an example of familycide.

Accepted Answer

Aiden, a clinically depressed husband, m

Question 16

Briefly describe depression.

Accepted Answer

Depression is a mental disorder characte

Question 17

________ refers to having negative feelings about being lesbian or gay because of society's rejection of homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social homophobia 
B)  Latent homophobia 
C)  Internalized homophobia 
D)  Heterosexist homophobia 
A)  Social homophobia 
B)  Latent homophobia 
C)  Internalized homophobia 
D)  Heterosexist homophobia

Question 18

Briefly describe child maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

Child maltreatment, often used interchan

Question 19

Lucas, a 55-year-old, has a wife and two kids.Also, he takes care of his ailing parents permanently as they are unable to support themselves.Lucas exemplifies the characteristics associated with the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  G.I.Generation 
B)  silent generation 
C)  lost generation 
D)  sandwich generation 
A)  G.I.Generation 
B)  silent generation 
C)  lost generation 
D)  sandwich generation

Question 20

________ refers to being treated unfairly because of one's homosexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stewed homophobia 
B)  Internalized homophobia 
C)  Social homophobia 
D)  Heterosexist discrimination 
A)  Stewed homophobia 
B)  Internalized homophobia 
C)  Social homophobia 
D)  Heterosexist discrimination

Which of the following is true of marital rape in the United States?

Which of the following is true of IPV among African American couples?

Which of the following relating to IPV is true of homosexuals?

Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?

Killing a brother or a sister is referred to as ________.

Which of the following is true concerning the prevalence and severity of domestic violence?

Jacob, a teenager, eats three times as much as a normal person his age would, by consuming at least six meals a day.However, his parents believe that "this is all part of growing up." Jacob is likely to be suffering from ________.

Michael, an alcoholic, kills his wife and two sons in a fit of rage and then attempts to commit suicide on the same day.This scenario is an illustration of ________.

Avery, a model, is fired from her job for "being too thin." She fears that if she eats, she will become "overweight" and that in order to succeed in her industry, she must be "thin and beautiful." In this scenario, Avery is likely suffering from ________.

Explain the term "physical abuse." Give examples of physical abuse.

________ involves murdering one's spouse, ex-spouse, children, or other relatives before attempting or committing suicide.

________theory explains domestic violence by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems such as the economy, education, state agencies, and the community.

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse?

Provide an example of familycide.

Briefly describe depression.

________ refers to having negative feelings about being lesbian or gay because of society's rejection of homosexuality.

Briefly describe child maltreatment.

Lucas, a 55-year-old, has a wife and two kids.Also, he takes care of his ailing parents permanently as they are unable to support themselves.Lucas exemplifies the characteristics associated with the ________.

________ refers to being treated unfairly because of one's homosexual orientation.

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The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

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Exam 14: Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Which of the following is true of marital rape in the United States?

Which of the following is true of IPV among African American couples?

Which of the following relating to IPV is true of homosexuals?

Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse?

Killing a brother or a sister is referred to as ________.

Which of the following is true concerning the prevalence and severity of domestic violence?

Jacob, a teenager, eats three times as much as a normal person his age would, by consuming at least six meals a day.However, his parents believe that "this is all part of growing up." Jacob is likely to be suffering from ________.

Michael, an alcoholic, kills his wife and two sons in a fit of rage and then attempts to commit suicide on the same day.This scenario is an illustration of ________.

Avery, a model, is fired from her job for "being too thin." She fears that if she eats, she will become "overweight" and that in order to succeed in her industry, she must be "thin and beautiful." In this scenario, Avery is likely suffering from ________.

Explain the term "physical abuse." Give examples of physical abuse.

________ involves murdering one's spouse, ex-spouse, children, or other relatives before attempting or committing suicide.

________theory explains domestic violence by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems such as the economy, education, state agencies, and the community.

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse?

Provide an example of familycide.

Briefly describe depression.

________ refers to having negative feelings about being lesbian or gay because of society's rejection of homosexuality.

Briefly describe child maltreatment.

Lucas, a 55-year-old, has a wife and two kids.Also, he takes care of his ailing parents permanently as they are unable to support themselves.Lucas exemplifies the characteristics associated with the ________.

________ refers to being treated unfairly because of one's homosexual orientation.

he Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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