Question 1

Michael Johnson argues that there are two distinct forms of violence against women: common couple violence and

Accepted Answer

A)  patriarchal terrorism. 
B)  retaliatory sexism. 
C)  masculine supremacy. 
D)  male brutality. 
A)  patriarchal terrorism. 
B)  retaliatory sexism. 
C)  masculine supremacy. 
D)  male brutality.

Question 2

The consequence of child sexual abuse, while very traumatic at the time, appears to have little severe or long lasting effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Some external stressors (such as war, flood, or depression) may unify the family into a more cohesive unit rather than cause it to break down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As of 1990, the number of states that allow the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives without exception was

Accepted Answer

A)  all but one, that is, 49 states. 
B)  all but twelve, that is, 38 states. 
C)  16 states. 
D)  only North and South Carolina, that is, two states. 
A)  all but one, that is, 49 states. 
B)  all but twelve, that is, 38 states. 
C)  16 states. 
D)  only North and South Carolina, that is, two states.

Question 5

Victims of child sexual abuse have sex at earlier ages, have more partners, and are more likely to bear children before age nineteen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Changes in the economy have been shown to generate hostility and increase marital instability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Due to tremendous legal changes in the 1980s, as of 1990 every state in the United States allowed for the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A "learned helplessness" model of abuse suggests that violence against women can be lowered if women have learned to act helpless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Elder abuse

Accepted Answer

A)  is not a substantial problem since most abuse occurs among young people. 
B)  includes passive neglect such as being ignored. 
C)  is done almost exclusively by ones own children. 
D)  includes none of the above three as true. 
A)  is not a substantial problem since most abuse occurs among young people. 
B)  includes passive neglect such as being ignored. 
C)  is done almost exclusively by ones own children. 
D)  includes none of the above three as true.

Question 10

A review of studies over 40 years revealed a very low correlation (not statistically significant) between television violence and aggressive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Straus and Gelles argue that violence prevention policies and programs must be directed at two factors. What are they? How can this be accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Straus and Gelles argue that violence pr

Question 12

Results from several countries, including the United States, suggest that one out of every __________ murder victims are killed by a member of his or her own family.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight 
A)  two 
B)  four 
C)  six 
D)  eight

Question 13

Pauline Boss views stress as an outcome, as a disturbance resulting from change in the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the Czech Republic, when communism collapsed the economic situation

Accepted Answer

A)  had little or no effect on marital stability. 
B)  led to increased marital freedom and marital stability. 
C)  made spouses more irritable and increased fighting and drinking. 
D)  led to a big increase in personal and family income. 
A)  had little or no effect on marital stability. 
B)  led to increased marital freedom and marital stability. 
C)  made spouses more irritable and increased fighting and drinking. 
D)  led to a big increase in personal and family income.

Question 15

Straus and Smith suggest five social factors that converge to cause the high rates of intra-family violence. Select three of them. Explain each.

Accepted Answer

Straus and Smith suggest five social fac

Question 16

What is meant by the ABCX model of stress? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

The ABCX model of stress is a framework

Question 17

The most frequent and accepted form of violence within families occurs between __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most frequent and accepted form of...

Question 18

Which statement is true about family violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol and drugs are the real causes of violence in the home. 
B)  Battered women usually "ask for it" and in reality like being hit. 
C)  Most abused people are preprogrammed to be abusers themselves. 
D)  None of the above three statements are true. 
A)  Alcohol and drugs are the real causes of violence in the home. 
B)  Battered women usually "ask for it" and in reality like being hit. 
C)  Most abused people are preprogrammed to be abusers themselves. 
D)  None of the above three statements are true.

Question 19

Compared to any other place or person, people are more likely to be beaten, raped, or killed

Accepted Answer

A)  in their own home by loved ones. 
B)  in their own home by strangers. 
C)  within walking distance of their homes by strangers. 
D)  in poor areas of large cities by gangs or criminals. 
A)  in their own home by loved ones. 
B)  in their own home by strangers. 
C)  within walking distance of their homes by strangers. 
D)  in poor areas of large cities by gangs or criminals.

Question 20

The primary goal of Gelles and Straus in preventing violence is to eliminate __________ that support violence.

Accepted Answer

cultural n

Michael Johnson argues that there are two distinct forms of violence against women: common couple violence and

The consequence of child sexual abuse, while very traumatic at the time, appears to have little severe or long lasting effects.

Some external stressors (such as war, flood, or depression) may unify the family into a more cohesive unit rather than cause it to break down.

As of 1990, the number of states that allow the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives without exception was

Victims of child sexual abuse have sex at earlier ages, have more partners, and are more likely to bear children before age nineteen.

Changes in the economy have been shown to generate hostility and increase marital instability.

Due to tremendous legal changes in the 1980s, as of 1990 every state in the United States allowed for the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives.

A "learned helplessness" model of abuse suggests that violence against women can be lowered if women have learned to act helpless.

Elder abuse

A review of studies over 40 years revealed a very low correlation (not statistically significant) between television violence and aggressive behavior.

Straus and Gelles argue that violence prevention policies and programs must be directed at two factors. What are they? How can this be accomplished?

Results from several countries, including the United States, suggest that one out of every __________ murder victims are killed by a member of his or her own family.

Pauline Boss views stress as an outcome, as a disturbance resulting from change in the family.

In the Czech Republic, when communism collapsed the economic situation

Straus and Smith suggest five social factors that converge to cause the high rates of intra-family violence. Select three of them. Explain each.

What is meant by the ABCX model of stress? Give examples.

The most frequent and accepted form of violence within families occurs between __________.

Which statement is true about family violence?

Compared to any other place or person, people are more likely to be beaten, raped, or killed

The primary goal of Gelles and Straus in preventing violence is to eliminate __________ that support violence.

Defining the Family: Institutional and Disciplinary Concerns

U.S Families: Historical Origins, Changes, and Contemporary Issues

Marriage and the Family: Disciplinary and Theoretical Approaches

Social Class Variations in Us Families

Race and Ethnic Variations

Partnering and Marriage Formation

Premarital and Non-Marital Relationships

Sexuality and Non-Marital Relationships

The Marital System

Parenthood and Fertility

Parenting Roles and Child Socialization

The Aging Family

Divorce and Remarriage

Family Social Policy

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Exam 13: Family Stress and Violence

Michael Johnson argues that there are two distinct forms of violence against women: common couple violence and

The consequence of child sexual abuse, while very traumatic at the time, appears to have little severe or long lasting effects.

Some external stressors (such as war, flood, or depression) may unify the family into a more cohesive unit rather than cause it to break down.

As of 1990, the number of states that allow the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives without exception was

Victims of child sexual abuse have sex at earlier ages, have more partners, and are more likely to bear children before age nineteen.

Changes in the economy have been shown to generate hostility and increase marital instability.

Due to tremendous legal changes in the 1980s, as of 1990 every state in the United States allowed for the prosecution of husbands for raping their wives.

A "learned helplessness" model of abuse suggests that violence against women can be lowered if women have learned to act helpless.

Elder abuse

A review of studies over 40 years revealed a very low correlation (not statistically significant) between television violence and aggressive behavior.

Straus and Gelles argue that violence prevention policies and programs must be directed at two factors. What are they? How can this be accomplished?

Results from several countries, including the United States, suggest that one out of every __________ murder victims are killed by a member of his or her own family.

Pauline Boss views stress as an outcome, as a disturbance resulting from change in the family.

In the Czech Republic, when communism collapsed the economic situation

Straus and Smith suggest five social factors that converge to cause the high rates of intra-family violence. Select three of them. Explain each.

What is meant by the ABCX model of stress? Give examples.

The most frequent and accepted form of violence within families occurs between __________.

Which statement is true about family violence?

Compared to any other place or person, people are more likely to be beaten, raped, or killed

The primary goal of Gelles and Straus in preventing violence is to eliminate __________ that support violence.

Defining the Family: Institutional and Disciplinary Concerns

U.S Families: Historical Origins, Changes, and Contemporary Issues

Marriage and the Family: Disciplinary and Theoretical Approaches

Social Class Variations in Us Families

Race and Ethnic Variations

Partnering and Marriage Formation

Premarital and Non-Marital Relationships

Sexuality and Non-Marital Relationships

The Marital System

Parenthood and Fertility

Parenting Roles and Child Socialization

The Aging Family

Divorce and Remarriage

Family Social Policy

Filters