Deck 15: Working With Substance-Related Disorders, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse

Question 1

When families protect the abuser from the consequences of his or her actions and minimize the seriousness of the substance abuser's actions, this is called _____.

A) denial
B) shielding
C) enabling
D) scapegoating

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The modern method of using concerned significant others in substance abuse treatment is to:

A) get them involved with support groups such as Al-Anon
B) teach them behavioral skills designed to influence the substance abuser
C) have them confront the abuser about the problems they have caused
D) have them surprise the abuser at a meeting known as "the intervention"

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In child abuse cases, motivation for change is highest _____ an abusive act.

A) right after
B) right before
C) during treatment for
D) after treatment
Questions

Answer 3

A

Question 4

There is a well-documented association between _____ and battering.

A) fear of abandonment
B) jealousy
C) alcohol intoxication
D) all of the above

Question 5

While many systemic therapy approaches work well in substance abuse situations, one approach is very cost effective and has a high success rate. This approach is:

A) Structural-strategic
B) Bowen
C) Behavioral
D) Multisystemic

Question 6

The worst form of domestic violence is

A) spousal abuse
B) partner abuse
C) marital violence
D) battering

Question 7

Child sexual abuse is significantly underreported, especially for boys.

Question 8

Substance abuse related disorders are considered to be family based.

Question 9

Before treatment for child abuse or neglect can begin, historical issues from childhood and current adult behaviors associated with the history must be addressed.

Question 10

Almost 60% of the world's production of illegal drugs as well as a substantial percentage of legal alcohol products are consumed in the US

Question 11

Treatment of child abuse and neglect is complex and involves _____ issues.

A) historical, cultural, societal
B) environmental, community reinforcement, legal
C) legal, developmental, psychological
D) social ecology, behavioral, emotional cutoff

Question 12

A spouse or other family member on whom the abuser is most dependent and who allows the problem to continue and become worse is called a(n):

A) enabler
B) family hero
C) scapegoat
D) lost child

Question 13

An approach to treating domestic violence that is based on the ethical context of domestic violence in intimate relationships is called

A) Bowen family therapy
B) conjoint couples therapy
C) intimate justice
D) Adlerian therapy

Question 14

Approximately half of all married couples experience physical aggression.

Question 15

Most families with substance abusing members are seen in family therapy.

Question 16

One of the conditions necessary before selecting conjoint couples therapy is

A) an assessment of safety issues
B) an emphasis on empowerment
C) full disclosure of the violence
D) unilateral responsibility for the violence