Deck 12: Family Violence and Abuse

Question 1

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship,and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments.These interactions are best described as

A) mutual violent control
B) violent resistance
C) intimate terrorism
D) common couple violence

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The most common form of elder abuse is

A) emotional
B) sexual
C) physical
D) neglect

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In one year,women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to national surveys,_____________ of men and _____________ of women report being victims of rape,physical violence,or stalking in their lifetime.

A) 10, 25
B) 14, 29
C) 21, 32
D) 29, 36

Question 5

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous.Erica is most likely experiencing

A) mutual violent control
B) violent resistance
C) intimate terrorism
D) common couple violence

Question 6

Risk factors for children being abused include all of the following EXCEPT

A) poverty
B) mental health issues
C) single parenthood
D) lack of social network

Question 7

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

A) mothers
B) fathers
C) other family members
D) strangers

Question 8

Of the reported child abuse cases,approximately _____________ percent happen at the hands of the child's parents.

A) 20
B) 40
C) 60
D) 80

Question 9

The state is becoming increasingly involved in the role of the family,as illustrated by all of the following EXCEPT

A) the public school system.
B) the provision of food stamps and public housing to poor families.
C) legal requirements for parents to discipline their children.
D) decreasing family reliance on religious authorities.

Question 10

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

A) strangers
B) nursing or retirement homes
C) intimate partners
D) family members

Question 11

Feminists are concerned about power differentials built into the family system,including

A) the expectation that husbands should have power over wives.
B) children who are out of control and "running" the house.
C) parents making decisions for their children.
D) siblings protecting each other from abuse.

Question 12

The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in,or were in,a romantic relationship is

A) domestic violence
B) violence against women
C) intimate partner violence
D) family violence

Question 13

Elder abuse is reported by approximately _____________ percent of the population over 60.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20

Question 14

According to the text,family violence is usually characterized by

A) individuals with personality disorders.
B) power differentials between abuser and victim.
C) religious convictions on the role of men and women.
D) intimacy where the individuals interact in private.

Question 15

Most people who do not report intimate partner violence to the police fail to do so because

A) they handle it personally
B) they are afraid of the consequences
C) they believe the police won't help them
D) they feel it is not important

Question 16

Jack and Jill live together and have a romantic relationship.Occasionally they get into screaming matches that escalate into pushing.This is considered

A) child abuse
B) elder abuse
C) intimate partner violence
D) poor communication, but not family violence

Question 17

If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis,they

A) may be guilty of neglect.
B) may be guilty of abuse.
C) may be bad parents, but not legally so.
D) may be within their rights as parents.

Question 18

Contrary to stereotypes,children are least likely to be abused _____________.

A) by mothers
B) by fathers
C) at day care
D) by a friend or neighbor

Question 19

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

A) may be guilty of neglect.
B) may be guilty of abuse.
C) may be bad parents, but not legally so.
D) may be within their rights as parents.

Question 20

The physical,sexual,or emotional abuse of a parent or older family member is defined as

A) intimate partner violence
B) child abuse
C) family violence
D) elder abuse

Question 21

Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out.This meets the legal definition of

A) rape
B) sexual assault
C) incest
D) family violence

Question 22

Statistics on violence in same-sex partnerships are limited but indicate that

A) lesbian and straight women are more likely to be victims.
B) lesbian women are less likely to be victims than straight women.
C) gay men are more likely to be victims than straight men.
D) lesbian women are more likely to be victims than straight women.

Question 23

_____________ percent of female homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

A) 75
B) 42
C) 26
D) 5

Question 24

_____________ percent of male homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

A) 75
B) 42
C) 26
D) 5

Question 25

Women who suffered sexual abuse in their past were most likely to

A) avoid relationships altogether
B) cohabit but not marry
C) rush into marriage
D) be sexually promiscuous

Question 26

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,more women have been raped than

A) are on the pill
B) have gone to the beach
C) have smoked cigarettes
D) have taken a college course

Question 27

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

A) violence against women is more common
B) violence against women is less common
C) violence against men is more common
D) violence against men is less common

Question 28

The LEAST likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

A) American Indian
B) Asian
C) Hispanic
D) White

Question 29

Rape occurs primarily

A) by strangers attacking women
B) among acquaintances, with physical violence
C) among acquaintances, with mild or threatened violence
D) in committed relationships

Question 30

For most of American history,rape could not legally occur in a marriage because wives did not have the right to say no to sex.This law began to change starting in

A) 1950
B) 1970
C) 1990
D) 2010

Question 31

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends.This meets the legal definition of

A) rape
B) sexual assault
C) incest
D) family violence

Question 32

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,_____________ percent of women are raped or experience an attempted rape while in college.

A) 25-30
B) 20-25
C) 15-20
D) 10-15

Question 33

Sue and Larry are both hotheads and often physically battle for control in their relationship.They are likely engaged in

A) mutual violent control
B) violent resistance
C) intimate terrorism
D) common couple violence

Question 34

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,_____________ percent of women and _____________ percent of men have been raped during their life time.

A) 33, 5
B) 25, 5
C) 18, 1
D) 15, 1

Question 35

The homicide rate among children under the age of 5 has decreased by _____________ percent.

A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25

Question 36

Lorena shot her husband after years of physical abuse at his hands.Her behavior is best classified as

A) mutual violent control
B) violent resistance
C) intimate terrorism
D) common couple violence

Question 37

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

A) an increase in cohabitation.
B) a decrease in the availability of shelters.
C) improved public awareness.
D) an increase in working women.

Question 38

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

A) American Indian
B) Asian
C) Hispanic
D) White

Question 39

The effects of child abuse are often first noted

A) when the child becomes an abuser
B) in their behavior
C) by a teacher
D) as signs of PTSD

Question 40

John and Martha are in love and have a sexual relationship.Martha is also John's aunt.In most states,this meets the legal definition of:

A) rape
B) sexual assault
C) incest
D) family violence

Question 41

Consider the role of peer pressure in rape and sexual assault during college.

Question 42

Explain why the location of domestic abuse shelters and services is ironic.

Question 43

Distinguish common couple violence,intimate terrorism,violent resistance,and mutual violent control.

Question 44

Explore possible reasons why most child abuse occurs at the hands of mothers.

Question 45

Summarize what is known about the prevalence and perpetrators of elder abuse.

Question 46

List the problems that are common for children who suffer abuse within their family.

Question 47

List the characteristics of the most common victims of family violence.

Question 48

Discuss potential reasons why victims of intimate partner violence might be hesitant to press charges.

Question 49

Summarize recent attempts at intervention to decrease family violence.

Question 50

Discuss why violence in gay or lesbian households may be harder to deal with on a societal level than in straight households.

Question 51

Summarize the reasons why family violence often has long-term,negative consequences for its victims.

Question 52

Consider reasons black women may report higher rates of family violence than white women,excluding race.

Question 53

In the Catholic church child abuse scandal,_____________ percent of the victims were boys.

A) 20
B) 40
C) 60
D) 80