Deck 4: Theories of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Question 1

The ______ level of analysis typically examines communities or neighborhoods.

A) Micro
B) Meso
C) Macro
D) All of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When applying Bonnie Carlson's ecological analysis to domestic violence, which of the following offers an example of societal or macro-level analysis?

A) Marital conflict
B) Poor parenting
C) Arrest policies
D) Unemployment

Answer 2

C

Question 3

When applying Bonnie Carlson's ecological analysis to domestic violence, poor parenting best describes which of the following level of analysis?

A) Individual
B) Relationship
C) Community
D) Societal

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following best describes Feminist Theory?

A) Acts of violence towards women are manifestations of patriarchal social structures
B) The source of family violence is found within the organization of society
C) Men maintain privileged positions both in larger society and within the family
D) All of the above

Question 5

Routine Activities Theory claims that three situational elements must be present for a crime (e.g., domestic abuse) to occur. Which of the following is NOT one of those elements?

A) Suitable target
B) Absence of capable guardians
C) Motivated offender
D) Rational justification

Question 6

A cycle of tension building, acute battering, and loving contrition (or "honeymoon") best describes which theoretical approach to domestic violence?

A) Routine Activities Theory
B) General Systems Theory
C) Cycle Theory of Violence (Battered Woman Syndrome)
D) Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

Question 7

With operant conditioning where behaviors are strengthened or weakened through reinforcements, abusive behaviors that are modeled for young children can become entrenched and repeated as they grow up. This best describes which theoretical approach to domestic violence?

A) Cycle Theory of Violence (Battered Woman Syndrome)
B) Differential Association
C) Social Learning Theory
D) Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory

Question 8

_____________ refers to how enduring a cycle of violence can affect a woman over time, causing her to lose motivation to respond to acts of violence and feel trapped.

A) Battered Woman Syndrome
B) Learned Helplessness
C) Cycle of Abuse
D) Dominated Victim Disorder

Question 9

According to Social Exchange Theory, family members might resort to violence in order to obtain their goals, as long as the benefits outweigh the costs. In light of this approach, why do abusive behaviors end up not being costly to offenders who commit domestic violence?

A) Lack of legal intervention
B) Victims and witnesses often don't report abuse to authorities
C) Victims may perceive more benefits to staying with their abuser
D) All of the above

Question 10

According to Evolutionary Theory, which of the following is considered a goal of male-perpetrated intimate partner violence?

A) Control female sexuality and deter infidelity
B) Misogynistic cultural values
C) Establish dominance between male suitors
D) All of the above

Question 11

Cultural Theory asserts that one's lifestyle choices can influence his/her chances of becoming a victim.

Question 12

According to Differential Association Theory, individuals can be influenced to become abusive by frequent exposure to or witnessing abusive behaviors that vary in frequency, duration, and intensity.

Question 13

According to Resource Theory, those with higher incomes and ample resources are more likely to feel as though they need to assert their dominance by use of force in intimate relationships.

Question 14

Theorists who support the Intergenerational Transmission of Violence Theory believe that battering tendencies are inherited.

Question 15

Many studies have found that children who experience abuse during their childhoods, either directly or through observation, are at greater risk for perpetrating family violence as adults.

Question 16

Figure 4.2 in the text on page 54 of your textbook depicts the Power and Control Wheel. Examine the illustration and list two specific examples for each tactic within the wheel.

Question 17

Continuing with Figure 4.2 in the text , why do you think that "power and control" is at the center of the wheel?