Exam 11: Family Violence and Child Victimization

Chris distinctly remembers sitting at a Moroccan restaurant when he learned his older brother was killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He can recall the restaurant's décor, the sound of diners chatting, and the smell of the food. This is an example of

A major difference between child abuse and elder abuse is that unlike a child abuse victim, an elder abuse victim is presumed to be

Which term is synonymous with repressed memory?

Which type of kidnapping victim often suffers the highest rate of injury?

Psychological distress experienced by clinicians as a result of working with traumatized victims is called

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010), over two-thirds (70%) of maltreatment victims experience which type of abuse?

Compare and contrast postpartum blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.

Identify and briefly describe three misconceptions about memory.

Research suggests a strong relationship between pet abuse and child abuse.

Research by Bruck and Ceci (2004) found that when evaluating children for abuse, children are susceptible to suggestive close-ended questions.

The inability to recall events before age three is called repressed memory.

A severe yet rare mental disorder characterized by psychotic features related to childbirth is called

Where do most cases of elder abuse occur?

Intimate partner violence in same sex relationships is rare.

Anna is a 30-year-old new mother who has had a loss of appetite, extended episodes of crying, and suicidal thoughts since her baby was born three months ago. Anna feels guilty about her lack of interest in her child and is considering resuming the antidepressant she took in her early-20s. Anna is likely experiencing

Describe how the term battered woman syndrome is used in the courts today. How does this usage differ from the BWS model discussed in the chapter?

Some researchers report that it is not always best for a victim to leave a domestic violence situation. Explain the reasons for this conclusion. What is your opinion on this issue?

What is the difference between neonaticide and infanticide?

Summarize the psychological characteristics of batterers. Which strategies, if any, are the most effective at treating batterers?

Professional caregivers are the most frequent abusers of older adults.