Exam 12: Power and Violence in Families

Of the various forms of sexual abuse, which is the most emotionally charged?

The text suggests six bases or sources of power. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

The silent treatment is a form of __________ power.

There are several components of relationship power . Which of the following is NOT one of these components?

It appears that most couples currently want which type of marriage model?

Under traditional common law, marital rape was not considered rape at all because

Describe sibling violence. Why is this a serious form of family violence?

Under traditional common law, marital rape was not considered rape at all because the wife was considered her husband's property, and he was entitled to unlimited sexual access.

Explain the resource hypothesis as proposed by Blood and Wolfe. What are the most serious criticisms of this approach?

A(n)______ nursery is a community resource where parents can take their children when they need to get away for a few hours.

Resource theory explains marital power only when there is no overriding __________ norm or __________ norm of marital power.

Briefly describe the macro approach toward stopping family violence.

Husbands or male partners may also be subject to abuse from intimate partners, as may same-sex partners of gay males and lesbians.

Child __________ includes acts of omission-failing to provide adequate physical or emotional care.

In reference to how the concept is used in discussing family violence, what is power ? Give at least one example within the context of the text's discussion.

Power asymmetry was found more often among __________ couples.

Adolescent boys are the most frequent perpetrators of child-to-parent violence.

Feminists in particular are strong advocates of couples therapy programs designed to stop IPV.

Most couples knowingly choose power politics, and this decision is made knowledgeably rather than by default.

Abused children live in families of all socioeconomic levels, races, nationalities, and religious groups, although child abuse is reported more frequently among __________ families.