Question 1

In terms of gender differences in partner violence,women are:

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly more likely to engage in physical violence against their partners than men. 
B)  less likely to engage in indirect aggression. 
C)  more likely to use violence as a tool in an ongoing pattern of domination and influence. 
D)  more likely to murder their violent partners in self-defense. 
A)  slightly more likely to engage in physical violence against their partners than men. 
B)  less likely to engage in indirect aggression. 
C)  more likely to use violence as a tool in an ongoing pattern of domination and influence. 
D)  more likely to murder their violent partners in self-defense. A

Question 2

According to the study by Campbell and colleagues,about _____ of women stayed in abusive relationships for an extended period.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds B

Question 3

When violence erupts from a heated conflict that gets out of hand,this type of violence is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate terrorism. 
B)  intimate control. 
C)  situational couple violence. 
D)  violent resistance. 
A)  intimate terrorism. 
B)  intimate control. 
C)  situational couple violence. 
D)  violent resistance. C

Question 4

From a comparison level perspective,quitting work after marriage is likely to decrease power by reducing:

Accepted Answer

A)  sex drive. 
B)  attractiveness of others. 
C)  life stresses. 
D)  alternatives. 
A)  sex drive. 
B)  attractiveness of others. 
C)  life stresses. 
D)  alternatives.

Question 5

In her research on men who were incarcerated for abusing their female partners,Julia Wood found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  almost all of the men were remorseful for their actions. 
B)  most saw themselves as abusers because of their actions. 
C)  all mentioned their partners' provocation as the source of their abuse. 
D)  most believed they were not entitled to use violence in their relationships; it had "just happened." 
A)  almost all of the men were remorseful for their actions. 
B)  most saw themselves as abusers because of their actions. 
C)  all mentioned their partners' provocation as the source of their abuse. 
D)  most believed they were not entitled to use violence in their relationships; it had "just happened."

Question 6

When women are in positions of leadership:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are evaluated in a way similar to the way men are evaluated. 
B)  they are evaluated more harshly when they straightforwardly tell others what to do. 
C)  they are evaluated more leniently when they straightforwardly tell others what to do. 
D)  they are judged as more charming and likeable, no matter what leadership style they take. 
A)  they are evaluated in a way similar to the way men are evaluated. 
B)  they are evaluated more harshly when they straightforwardly tell others what to do. 
C)  they are evaluated more leniently when they straightforwardly tell others what to do. 
D)  they are judged as more charming and likeable, no matter what leadership style they take.

Question 7

For your roommate,it is very important that the two of you live together next year.You wouldn't mind living with him/her again next year but have considered other options.In this relationship,you have more power than your roommate.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the principle of lesser interest. 
B)  the principle of greater options. 
C)  intimate terrorism. 
D)  behavior control. 
A)  the principle of lesser interest. 
B)  the principle of greater options. 
C)  intimate terrorism. 
D)  behavior control.

Question 8

When one has control over all of his or her partner's possible outcomes,one has the power known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  life control. 
B)  fate control. 
C)  mind control. 
D)  parental control. 
A)  life control. 
B)  fate control. 
C)  mind control. 
D)  parental control.

Question 9

Men who are intimate terrorists:

Accepted Answer

A)  are rare; women are much more likely to be intimate terrorists. 
B)  have very few commonalities; each tends to be very different from the next in terms of previous experience with conflict or attitudes toward women. 
C)  tend to abuse their partners but no one else. 
D)  often give clues to their tendency toward violence early in their relationships. 
A)  are rare; women are much more likely to be intimate terrorists. 
B)  have very few commonalities; each tends to be very different from the next in terms of previous experience with conflict or attitudes toward women. 
C)  tend to abuse their partners but no one else. 
D)  often give clues to their tendency toward violence early in their relationships.

Question 10

In terms of gender differences in partner violence:

Accepted Answer

A)  most of the injuries are suffered by women. 
B)  most of the injuries are suffered by men. 
C)  women are more likely to murder their partners. 
D)  women are more likely to become stalkers after a break-up. 
A)  most of the injuries are suffered by women. 
B)  most of the injuries are suffered by men. 
C)  women are more likely to murder their partners. 
D)  women are more likely to become stalkers after a break-up.

Question 11

Cohabiting couples experience more violence than married couples do.This is a _____ influence on violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational 
B)  situational 
C)  distal 
D)  stylistic 
A)  relational 
B)  situational 
C)  distal 
D)  stylistic

Question 12

Powerful people:

Accepted Answer

A)  are especially empathetic. 
B)  usually have low self-esteem. 
C)  rarely see things from others' points of view. 
D)  are often unhappy. 
A)  are especially empathetic. 
B)  usually have low self-esteem. 
C)  rarely see things from others' points of view. 
D)  are often unhappy.

Question 13

A person who interrupts during a conversation is perceived to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the less powerful person. 
B)  the more powerful person. 
C)  of equal status to his or her partner in the conversation. 
D)  judgmental. 
A)  the less powerful person. 
B)  the more powerful person. 
C)  of equal status to his or her partner in the conversation. 
D)  judgmental.

Question 14

In his classic formulation,Waller proposed that power in a relationship is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  prestige. 
B)  level of interest. 
C)  money. 
D)  beauty. 
A)  prestige. 
B)  level of interest. 
C)  money. 
D)  beauty.

Question 15

Sadie craves affection and compliments from her husband.He has _____ power over her.

Accepted Answer

A)  coercive 
B)  legitimate 
C)  reward 
D)  expert 
A)  coercive 
B)  legitimate 
C)  reward 
D)  expert

Question 16

An individual who comes from a violent family or lives in a culture that condones intimate partner violence experiences _____ influences on violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational 
B)  situational 
C)  distal 
D)  stylistic 
A)  relational 
B)  situational 
C)  distal 
D)  stylistic

Question 17

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about power in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power is necessarily corrosive to relationships. 
B)  Power typically enhances important relationships. 
C)  Power can be both malevolent and benevolent in relationships. 
D)  Power has little bearing on relationships. 
A)  Power is necessarily corrosive to relationships. 
B)  Power typically enhances important relationships. 
C)  Power can be both malevolent and benevolent in relationships. 
D)  Power has little bearing on relationships.

Question 18

When Melissa's leg was broken,her husband Jack drove her to work every day.Jack was influenced by the norm of:

Accepted Answer

A)  equity. 
B)  reciprocity. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  obedience. 
A)  equity. 
B)  reciprocity. 
C)  social responsibility. 
D)  obedience.

Question 19

In the context of power differentials,who is most likely to be interrupted in a conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A man talking to another man 
B)  A woman talking to another woman 
C)  A man talking to a woman 
D)  A woman talking to a man 
A)  A man talking to another man 
B)  A woman talking to another woman 
C)  A man talking to a woman 
D)  A woman talking to a man

Question 20

Counterpower occurs:

Accepted Answer

A)  as revenge, when one partner has been disempowered. 
B)  when both partners have control over each other. 
C)  when one partner has unmatched control over the other. 
D)  as a function of time, when one partner controls scheduling. 
A)  as revenge, when one partner has been disempowered. 
B)  when both partners have control over each other. 
C)  when one partner has unmatched control over the other. 
D)  as a function of time, when one partner controls scheduling.

In terms of gender differences in partner violence,women are:

According to the study by Campbell and colleagues,about _____ of women stayed in abusive relationships for an extended period.

When violence erupts from a heated conflict that gets out of hand,this type of violence is called:

From a comparison level perspective,quitting work after marriage is likely to decrease power by reducing:

In her research on men who were incarcerated for abusing their female partners,Julia Wood found that:

When women are in positions of leadership:

For your roommate,it is very important that the two of you live together next year.You wouldn't mind living with him/her again next year but have considered other options.In this relationship,you have more power than your roommate.This is an example of:

When one has control over all of his or her partner's possible outcomes,one has the power known as:

Men who are intimate terrorists:

In terms of gender differences in partner violence:

Cohabiting couples experience more violence than married couples do.This is a _____ influence on violence.

Powerful people:

A person who interrupts during a conversation is perceived to be:

In his classic formulation,Waller proposed that power in a relationship is based on:

Sadie craves affection and compliments from her husband.He has _____ power over her.

An individual who comes from a violent family or lives in a culture that condones intimate partner violence experiences _____ influences on violence.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about power in relationships?

When Melissa's leg was broken,her husband Jack drove her to work every day.Jack was influenced by the norm of:

In the context of power differentials,who is most likely to be interrupted in a conversation?

Counterpower occurs:

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Exam 12: Power and Violence

In terms of gender differences in partner violence,women are:

According to the study by Campbell and colleagues,about _____ of women stayed in abusive relationships for an extended period.

When violence erupts from a heated conflict that gets out of hand,this type of violence is called:

From a comparison level perspective,quitting work after marriage is likely to decrease power by reducing:

In her research on men who were incarcerated for abusing their female partners,Julia Wood found that:

When women are in positions of leadership:

For your roommate,it is very important that the two of you live together next year.You wouldn't mind living with him/her again next year but have considered other options.In this relationship,you have more power than your roommate.This is an example of:

When one has control over all of his or her partner's possible outcomes,one has the power known as:

Men who are intimate terrorists:

In terms of gender differences in partner violence:

Cohabiting couples experience more violence than married couples do.This is a _____ influence on violence.

Powerful people:

A person who interrupts during a conversation is perceived to be:

In his classic formulation,Waller proposed that power in a relationship is based on:

Sadie craves affection and compliments from her husband.He has _____ power over her.

An individual who comes from a violent family or lives in a culture that condones intimate partner violence experiences _____ influences on violence.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about power in relationships?

When Melissa's leg was broken,her husband Jack drove her to work every day.Jack was influenced by the norm of:

In the context of power differentials,who is most likely to be interrupted in a conversation?

Counterpower occurs:

The Building Blocks of Relationships

Research Methods

Attraction

Social Cognition

Communication

Interdependency

Friendship

Love

Sexuality

Stresses and Strains

Conflict

The Dissolution and Loss of Relationships

Maintaining and Repairing Relationships

Filters