Question 1

Which is TRUE regarding the Conflict Tactics Scale?

Accepted Answer

A) It was developed in the 1950s by famous sex researcher Alfred Kinsey. 
B) It asks people how they deal with conflict in their relationships. 
C) It has been largely discredited as an assessment tool since the late 1990s. 
D) It includes physical aggression but not psychological aggression because it is more difficult to measure. 
E) Findings from the scale show that women are more likely to be victims than are men. 
A) It was developed in the 1950s by famous sex researcher Alfred Kinsey. 
B) It asks people how they deal with conflict in their relationships. 
C) It has been largely discredited as an assessment tool since the late 1990s. 
D) It includes physical aggression but not psychological aggression because it is more difficult to measure. 
E) Findings from the scale show that women are more likely to be victims than are men.

Question 2

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)is a scale of major life events over the past year, each of which is assigned a point value; the higher the score, the greater the chance of having a serious medical event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The stress explanation of violence is an example of a macro-level theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following represents a macro-level risk factor for perpetration?

Accepted Answer

A) Weak community sanctions against intimate partner violence 
B) Low academic achievement 
C) Aggressive or delinquent behavior as a youth 
D) Heavy alcohol and drug use 
E) Depression 
A) Weak community sanctions against intimate partner violence 
B) Low academic achievement 
C) Aggressive or delinquent behavior as a youth 
D) Heavy alcohol and drug use 
E) Depression

Question 5

The three types of explanations for violence and abuse that focus on macro-level society and cultural causes are:

Accepted Answer

(1)patriarchy; (2)cu

Question 6

Improperly using the resources of an older person for someone else's benefit without his or her consent is called:

Accepted Answer

A) neglect. 
B) financial/material exploitation. 
C) money laundering. 
D) granny abuse. 
E) impairment. 
A) neglect. 
B) financial/material exploitation. 
C) money laundering. 
D) granny abuse. 
E) impairment.

Question 7

About __________ percent of women, and __________ percent of men have been victims of intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

A) 10; 2 
B) 16; 3 
C) 22; 7 
D) 12; 14 
E) 18; 25 
A) 10; 2 
B) 16; 3 
C) 22; 7 
D) 12; 14 
E) 18; 25

Question 8

Edward and Selina have been married for two years. Lately, Edward has become increasingly angry. He has accused Selina of cheating on him when she meets her friends, has called her names, and has struck her more than once. This type of intimate partner violence is best categorized as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Edward and Selina have been married for...

Question 9

Which statement is TRUE regarding violence in same-sex relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Violence among women is rare, but violence among men is common. 
B) Violence in same-sex couples usually results in fewer injuries than in heterosexual couples. 
C) Violence is more likely to be a single event among same-sex couples. 
D) About 25-30 percent of same-sex couples experience violence. 
E) Violence among men is rare; but violence among women is common. 
A) Violence among women is rare, but violence among men is common. 
B) Violence in same-sex couples usually results in fewer injuries than in heterosexual couples. 
C) Violence is more likely to be a single event among same-sex couples. 
D) About 25-30 percent of same-sex couples experience violence. 
E) Violence among men is rare; but violence among women is common.

Question 10

A perpetrator of abuse shames her partner into believing she deserved to be beaten. This is a control tactic that is likely to cause the abused partner to __________.

Accepted Answer

stay in the abusive

Question 11

Power and control may operate differently in LGBT relationships; there are additional ways that perpetrators may try to control and intimidate their victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's lives with his daughter. She works long hours and travels often, leaving her father alone for days at a time. Of which type of elder abuse is this most clearly an example?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's lives...

Question 13

Define and critique the Conflict Tactics Scale. Is there a sex bias?

Accepted Answer

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) is a wi

Question 14

Chronic stress refers to short-term stresses such as cramming for an exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How does the power and control explanation for abuse integrate both micro- and macro-level factors?

Accepted Answer

By suggesting that social norm

Question 16

Although abuse can happen to any child, certain family characteristics increase its likelihood. List three of those characteristics discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

(1)young parents; (2)single pa

Question 17

Domestic violence shelters:

Accepted Answer

A) are temporary safe houses for women and children who are escaping an abusive relationship. 
B) began after World War II because of the high rate of violence among intimates during that period. 
C) now receive relatively generous federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture because the need is so great. 
D) are usually co-ed because men are also victims of violence by partners. 
E) usually do not allow children. 
A) are temporary safe houses for women and children who are escaping an abusive relationship. 
B) began after World War II because of the high rate of violence among intimates during that period. 
C) now receive relatively generous federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture because the need is so great. 
D) are usually co-ed because men are also victims of violence by partners. 
E) usually do not allow children.

Question 18

Leela is a single mother of three children who are between the ages of 2 and 7. Nonetheless, when she wanted to go out with her friends one afternoon she locked her kids in the house and said she would be back in time for dinner. She lost track of time, coming home around 9:00. Her children had not eaten, and her youngest child was wearing a badly soiled diaper. This is an example of what type of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical abuse 
B) Neglect 
C) Emotional abuse 
D) Sexual abuse 
E) This is not abusive 
A) Physical abuse 
B) Neglect 
C) Emotional abuse 
D) Sexual abuse 
E) This is not abusive

Question 19

In the ABC-X model, which term is the stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) X 
B) Stress-Factor 
C) C 
D) A 
E) Conflict-tactics 
A) X 
B) Stress-Factor 
C) C 
D) A 
E) Conflict-tactics

Question 20

The __________ model is designed to understand the effects of the accumulation of stresses and crises, and how families adapt to them.

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict Tactics Scale 
B) Intimate terrorism 
C) ABC-X model 
D) Double ABC-X model 
E) Mixed 
A) Conflict Tactics Scale 
B) Intimate terrorism 
C) ABC-X model 
D) Double ABC-X model 
E) Mixed

Which is TRUE regarding the Conflict Tactics Scale?

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)is a scale of major life events over the past year, each of which is assigned a point value; the higher the score, the greater the chance of having a serious medical event.

The stress explanation of violence is an example of a macro-level theory.

Which of the following represents a macro-level risk factor for perpetration?

The three types of explanations for violence and abuse that focus on macro-level society and cultural causes are:

Improperly using the resources of an older person for someone else's benefit without his or her consent is called:

About percent of women, and percent of men have been victims of intimate partner violence.

Edward and Selina have been married for two years. Lately, Edward has become increasingly angry. He has accused Selina of cheating on him when she meets her friends, has called her names, and has struck her more than once. This type of intimate partner violence is best categorized as _________.

Which statement is TRUE regarding violence in same-sex relationships?

A perpetrator of abuse shames her partner into believing she deserved to be beaten. This is a control tactic that is likely to cause the abused partner to __________.

Power and control may operate differently in LGBT relationships; there are additional ways that perpetrators may try to control and intimidate their victims.

An elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's lives with his daughter. She works long hours and travels often, leaving her father alone for days at a time. Of which type of elder abuse is this most clearly an example?

Define and critique the Conflict Tactics Scale. Is there a sex bias?

Chronic stress refers to short-term stresses such as cramming for an exam.

How does the power and control explanation for abuse integrate both micro- and macro-level factors?

Although abuse can happen to any child, certain family characteristics increase its likelihood. List three of those characteristics discussed in the text.

Domestic violence shelters:

In the ABC-X model, which term is the stressor?

The __________ model is designed to understand the effects of the accumulation of stresses and crises, and how families adapt to them.

Why Study Families and Other Close Relationships?

Social Status: Sex, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class

Building Relationships

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexual Identity, Behavior, and Relationships

Communication, Conflict, and Power in Our Relationships

Marriage

Thinking About Parenthood

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

The Process of Divorce

Family Life, Partnering, and Remarriage After Divorce

Families in Middle and Later Life

Looking Ahead: Helping Families Flourish

Filters

Exam 11: Family Stress and Crisis: Violence Among Intimates

Which is TRUE regarding the Conflict Tactics Scale?

The Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)is a scale of major life events over the past year, each of which is assigned a point value; the higher the score, the greater the chance of having a serious medical event.

The stress explanation of violence is an example of a macro-level theory.

Which of the following represents a macro-level risk factor for perpetration?

The three types of explanations for violence and abuse that focus on macro-level society and cultural causes are:

Improperly using the resources of an older person for someone else's benefit without his or her consent is called:

About __________ percent of women, and __________ percent of men have been victims of intimate partner violence.

Edward and Selina have been married for two years. Lately, Edward has become increasingly angry. He has accused Selina of cheating on him when she meets her friends, has called her names, and has struck her more than once. This type of intimate partner violence is best categorized as _________.

Which statement is TRUE regarding violence in same-sex relationships?

A perpetrator of abuse shames her partner into believing she deserved to be beaten. This is a control tactic that is likely to cause the abused partner to __________.

Power and control may operate differently in LGBT relationships; there are additional ways that perpetrators may try to control and intimidate their victims.

An elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's lives with his daughter. She works long hours and travels often, leaving her father alone for days at a time. Of which type of elder abuse is this most clearly an example?

Define and critique the Conflict Tactics Scale. Is there a sex bias?

Chronic stress refers to short-term stresses such as cramming for an exam.

How does the power and control explanation for abuse integrate both micro- and macro-level factors?

Although abuse can happen to any child, certain family characteristics increase its likelihood. List three of those characteristics discussed in the text.

Domestic violence shelters:

In the ABC-X model, which term is the stressor?

The __________ model is designed to understand the effects of the accumulation of stresses and crises, and how families adapt to them.

Why Study Families and Other Close Relationships?

Social Status: Sex, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Social Class

Building Relationships

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexual Identity, Behavior, and Relationships

Communication, Conflict, and Power in Our Relationships

Marriage

Thinking About Parenthood

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

The Process of Divorce

Family Life, Partnering, and Remarriage After Divorce

Families in Middle and Later Life

Looking Ahead: Helping Families Flourish

Filters

About percent of women, and percent of men have been victims of intimate partner violence.