Question 1

According to the social exchange theory,in which of the following circumstances will an abuser use violence?

Accepted Answer

A) because his or her parents have been violent 
B) because we live in a violent society 
C) when there is an imbalance of power 
D) as long as it is rewarding 
A) because his or her parents have been violent 
B) because we live in a violent society 
C) when there is an imbalance of power 
D) as long as it is rewarding

Question 2

Which of the following is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that results in injury or causes bodily harm?

Accepted Answer

A) physical abuse 
B) corporal punishment 
C) spanking 
D) battered child syndrome 
A) physical abuse 
B) corporal punishment 
C) spanking 
D) battered child syndrome

Question 3

What are the results of attempts to find genetic or biological causes for abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Researchers have identified a violence gene on the Y chromosome. 
B) Researchers have tied all abuse with mental disorder. 
C) Researchers have linked family violence with drug abuse. 
D) Researchers have been unsuccessful to a great extent. 
A) Researchers have identified a violence gene on the Y chromosome. 
B) Researchers have tied all abuse with mental disorder. 
C) Researchers have linked family violence with drug abuse. 
D) Researchers have been unsuccessful to a great extent.

Question 4

What is longer-term accommodation for abused women called?

Accepted Answer

A) second-stage housing 
B) transition housing 
C) welfare housing 
D) temporary housing 
A) second-stage housing 
B) transition housing 
C) welfare housing 
D) temporary housing

Question 5

What is an abused woman's first need?

Accepted Answer

A) counselling 
B) welfare 
C) protection 
D) transportation 
A) counselling 
B) welfare 
C) protection 
D) transportation

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) it only includes intercourse 
B) child pornography is not included in the definition of sexual abuse 
C) it often involves fondling 
D) it is only physically harmful to the child 
A) it only includes intercourse 
B) child pornography is not included in the definition of sexual abuse 
C) it often involves fondling 
D) it is only physically harmful to the child

Question 7

____________________ is any form of abuse,mistreatment,or neglect that children or adults experience from other members of their family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is any form of abuse,mistreatment,or neglect...

Question 8

Which of the following partly explains why Laurie,who has fully accepted the traditional role of wife and mother,probably stays with her abusive husband?

Accepted Answer

A) she believes it is her husband's responsibility to support and protect her 
B) she believes it is a disgrace to apply for welfare assistance 
C) she believes it is her responsibility to make the relationship work 
D) she believes a "real" man does not express soft emotions such as tenderness or empathy 
A) she believes it is her husband's responsibility to support and protect her 
B) she believes it is a disgrace to apply for welfare assistance 
C) she believes it is her responsibility to make the relationship work 
D) she believes a "real" man does not express soft emotions such as tenderness or empathy

Question 9

Which of the following have service providers added as a form of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) abandonment 
B) neglect 
C) verbal assault 
D) financial abuse 
A) abandonment 
B) neglect 
C) verbal assault 
D) financial abuse

Question 10

Explain why many women remain with their abusive partners for long periods of time.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why many women

Question 11

Prior to 1960,the Canadian Criminal Code included the separate offence of wife battering.Which of the following was involved in this offence?

Accepted Answer

A) The penalties were more severe than for violence against a stranger. 
B) A man could be charged for raping his wife. 
C) A man could use only a stick no bigger than his thumb. 
D) The victim had to show greater injury than a stranger would. 
A) The penalties were more severe than for violence against a stranger. 
B) A man could be charged for raping his wife. 
C) A man could use only a stick no bigger than his thumb. 
D) The victim had to show greater injury than a stranger would.

Question 12

Which approach to dealing with child abuse draws on traditional Aboriginal ways of problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A) remove the child from the abusive parents and send the child to live with another family 
B) gather together extended family members to propose a plan for safeguarding the child 
C) remove the abusive parent from the home 
D) teach the child to defend him or herself against the abusive parent 
A) remove the child from the abusive parents and send the child to live with another family 
B) gather together extended family members to propose a plan for safeguarding the child 
C) remove the abusive parent from the home 
D) teach the child to defend him or herself against the abusive parent

Question 13

What is one reason for the growing incidence of elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) the great increase in the number of older people 
B) the larger proportion of relatives who abuse seniors 
C) the great increase in expressions of rage within society 
D) the increased number of elders in institutional care 
A) the great increase in the number of older people 
B) the larger proportion of relatives who abuse seniors 
C) the great increase in expressions of rage within society 
D) the increased number of elders in institutional care

Question 14

State the various kinds of child abuse.

Accepted Answer

Child abuse can take many forms, includi

Question 15

Which of the following best describes abusive caregivers of elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A) They are uncaring and demanding individuals. 
B) They have a low threshold for stress. 
C) They provided more hours of care to a more difficult relative. 
D) They were spoiled as children. 
A) They are uncaring and demanding individuals. 
B) They have a low threshold for stress. 
C) They provided more hours of care to a more difficult relative. 
D) They were spoiled as children.

Question 16

Which type of perpetrator is likely to commit a violent act only once?

Accepted Answer

A) reactor 
B) entitled 
C) impulsive 
D) overwhelmed 
A) reactor 
B) entitled 
C) impulsive 
D) overwhelmed

Question 17

Which kinds of parents are more likely to become abusive?

Accepted Answer

A) those in the middle class 
B) those with high levels of stress 
C) those with unhappy marriages 
D) those who live in houses rather than apartments 
A) those in the middle class 
B) those with high levels of stress 
C) those with unhappy marriages 
D) those who live in houses rather than apartments

Question 18

Where was the first Children's Aid Society in Canada formed in 1891?

Accepted Answer

A) Montreal 
B) Abbotsford 
C) Saskatoon 
D) Toronto 
A) Montreal 
B) Abbotsford 
C) Saskatoon 
D) Toronto

Question 19

Which of the following best describes treatment in many large centres?

Accepted Answer

A) Treatment is focused on abusers rather than on their victims. 
B) There are few treatment resources for abused families. 
C) Members of minorities have no difficulty finding appropriate help. 
D) Treatment is available for all family members. 
A) Treatment is focused on abusers rather than on their victims. 
B) There are few treatment resources for abused families. 
C) Members of minorities have no difficulty finding appropriate help. 
D) Treatment is available for all family members.

Question 20

Which type of perpetrator uses violence as a means of feeling competent and in control?

Accepted Answer

A) reactor 
B) entitled 
C) impulsive 
D) overwhelmed 
A) reactor 
B) entitled 
C) impulsive 
D) overwhelmed

According to the social exchange theory,in which of the following circumstances will an abuser use violence?

Which of the following is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that results in injury or causes bodily harm?

What are the results of attempts to find genetic or biological causes for abuse?

What is longer-term accommodation for abused women called?

What is an abused woman's first need?

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual abuse?

____________________ is any form of abuse,mistreatment,or neglect that children or adults experience from other members of their family.

Which of the following partly explains why Laurie,who has fully accepted the traditional role of wife and mother,probably stays with her abusive husband?

Which of the following have service providers added as a form of elder abuse?

Explain why many women remain with their abusive partners for long periods of time.

Prior to 1960,the Canadian Criminal Code included the separate offence of wife battering.Which of the following was involved in this offence?

Which approach to dealing with child abuse draws on traditional Aboriginal ways of problem solving?

What is one reason for the growing incidence of elder abuse?

State the various kinds of child abuse.

Which of the following best describes abusive caregivers of elderly people?

Which type of perpetrator is likely to commit a violent act only once?

Which kinds of parents are more likely to become abusive?

Where was the first Children's Aid Society in Canada formed in 1891?

Which of the following best describes treatment in many large centres?

Which type of perpetrator uses violence as a means of feeling competent and in control?

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Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 14: Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

According to the social exchange theory,in which of the following circumstances will an abuser use violence?

Which of the following is defined as the intentional use of physical force against a child that results in injury or causes bodily harm?

What are the results of attempts to find genetic or biological causes for abuse?

What is longer-term accommodation for abused women called?

What is an abused woman's first need?

Which of the following statements is true regarding sexual abuse?

____________________ is any form of abuse,mistreatment,or neglect that children or adults experience from other members of their family.

Which of the following partly explains why Laurie,who has fully accepted the traditional role of wife and mother,probably stays with her abusive husband?

Which of the following have service providers added as a form of elder abuse?

Explain why many women remain with their abusive partners for long periods of time.

Prior to 1960,the Canadian Criminal Code included the separate offence of wife battering.Which of the following was involved in this offence?

Which approach to dealing with child abuse draws on traditional Aboriginal ways of problem solving?

What is one reason for the growing incidence of elder abuse?

State the various kinds of child abuse.

Which of the following best describes abusive caregivers of elderly people?

Which type of perpetrator is likely to commit a violent act only once?

Which kinds of parents are more likely to become abusive?

Where was the first Children's Aid Society in Canada formed in 1891?

Which of the following best describes treatment in many large centres?

Which type of perpetrator uses violence as a means of feeling competent and in control?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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