Question 1

Explain how "intimate partner violence" is defined and describe the different types of abuse that exist.

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner violence occurs between intimate partners who are living together,separated,or dating.Unfortunately,no consensus exists for a definition,although most current definitions of intimate partner violence include non-violent abuse and sexual abuse.One type of intimate partner violence is psychological/emotional abuse,which is the infliction of mental distress (e.g.,insulting,yelling,isolating,excluding person from activities).A second type is physical abuse,or the infliction of pain or injury (e.g.,beating,burning,force-feeding,restraint).A third type is financial/material abuse,whereby a victim's funds or resources are illegally or improperly used or exploited (e.g.,misusing power of attorney,cashing cheques without authorization,restricting access to bank accounts).Finally,a fourth type is sexual abuse,which refers to any kind of unwanted sexual behaviour directed toward an adult (e.g.,showing of pornography,exploitation through prostitution,sexual assault).

Question 2

The World Health Organization (2013) has concluded that intimate partner violence is linked to physical,sexual,reproductive,mental health disorders in victims and their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What triggers a man to engage in physical violence and why is this important in understanding intimate partner violence?

Accepted Answer

The question is framed in terms of male violence against a female partner because much of the research has focused on male-initiated violence.When battered women are asked about what triggers violent incidents,their answers have included:
? Not obeying or arguing with the man
? Not having food ready on time
? Not caring adequately for the children or home
? Questioning the man about money or girlfriends
? Going somewhere without the man's permission
? The man suspecting the woman of infidelity
? Refusing the man sex
Certainly none of the above answers are acceptable reasons for anyone to use violence.
Nonetheless,it is important to understand what constitutes a trigger in order to challenge these beliefs in treatment programs.In some countries,men perceive themselves as "owners" of their wives and children and feel that it is justified to use force in certain circumstances.

Question 4

The dysphoric-borderline batterer type is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate to severe levels of intimate violence,is violent outside the home,has antisocial features,and a dismissive attachment style 
B) Moderate to severe levels of intimate violence,high rates of mood disorders and preoccupied attachment style,and features such as instability,jealousy and fear of rejection 
C) low levels of intimate violence,infrequently violent outside the home,does not show psychopathology,has few risk factors,and aggression is triggered by stress 
D) low levels of intimate violence,high rates of mood disorders,aggression is triggered by stress,and poor relationship skills 
A) Moderate to severe levels of intimate violence,is violent outside the home,has antisocial features,and a dismissive attachment style 
B) Moderate to severe levels of intimate violence,high rates of mood disorders and preoccupied attachment style,and features such as instability,jealousy and fear of rejection 
C) low levels of intimate violence,infrequently violent outside the home,does not show psychopathology,has few risk factors,and aggression is triggered by stress 
D) low levels of intimate violence,high rates of mood disorders,aggression is triggered by stress,and poor relationship skills

Question 5

The main difference between intimate partner violence and spousal violence is

Accepted Answer

A) spousal violence only refers to people who are or have been in a legally recognized relationship (e.g.,marriage,separation,divorce) 
B) intimate partner violence can only be perpetrated if a couple has been together for longer than six months 
C) intimate partner violence only refers to people who are or have been in a legally recognized relationship (e.g.,marriage,separation,divorce) 
D) spousal violence is a term used by sociologists,whereas intimate partner violence is a term used by psychologists 
A) spousal violence only refers to people who are or have been in a legally recognized relationship (e.g.,marriage,separation,divorce) 
B) intimate partner violence can only be perpetrated if a couple has been together for longer than six months 
C) intimate partner violence only refers to people who are or have been in a legally recognized relationship (e.g.,marriage,separation,divorce) 
D) spousal violence is a term used by sociologists,whereas intimate partner violence is a term used by psychologists

Question 6

Describe the findings from the General Social Survey by Statistics Canada (2009) about the prevalence and nature of intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

Respondents reported that in the year pr

Question 7

Of the risk assessment instruments used to predict intimate partner violence recidivism,the tool with the highest predictive accuracy is the:

Accepted Answer

A) PCL-R 
B) DVRAG 
C) SARA 
D) HCR-20 
A) PCL-R 
B) DVRAG 
C) SARA 
D) HCR-20

Question 8

"Males are the primary instigators of intimate violence".How do the authors challenge this assumption?

Accepted Answer

In a large study,Williams and Frieze (20

Question 9

The Duluth Model of treatment for men who engage in intimate violence has great success in reducing or eliminating violence among perpetrators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What factors does the textbook say keep women in abusive relationships?

Accepted Answer

In most cases,leaving an abusive relatio

Question 11

According to Dutton (1995),stimuli that the individual attempts to avoid and that produce emotional arousal are called:

Accepted Answer

A) aversive instigators 
B) incentive instigators 
C) primary instigators 
D) delusional instigators 
A) aversive instigators 
B) incentive instigators 
C) primary instigators 
D) delusional instigators

Question 12

The "Duluth model" for intimate partner violence treatment has been criticized primarily for the following reason:

Accepted Answer

A) it is incompatible with progressive social theory and policy and ineffective at reducing violence 
B) it is never going to change patriarchal beliefs because such beliefs are static risk factors 
C) is doesn't target true risk factors 
D) it is too expensive to run 
A) it is incompatible with progressive social theory and policy and ineffective at reducing violence 
B) it is never going to change patriarchal beliefs because such beliefs are static risk factors 
C) is doesn't target true risk factors 
D) it is too expensive to run

Question 13

Discuss the important background issues involved in intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner violence occurs between

Question 14

Discuss the patriarchal and social learning theories of intimate violence.

Accepted Answer

Patriarchal theory assumes a long-standi

Question 15

In terms of spousal violence,a 2009 survey by Statistics Canada found that:

Accepted Answer

A) violence against men was more likely to be reported to the police than was violence against women 
B) violence against women was more likely to be reported to the police than was violence against men 
C) men reported to have experienced more severe forms of violence 
D) violence against gays,lesbians,and bisexuals was lower than against heterosexuals 
A) violence against men was more likely to be reported to the police than was violence against women 
B) violence against women was more likely to be reported to the police than was violence against men 
C) men reported to have experienced more severe forms of violence 
D) violence against gays,lesbians,and bisexuals was lower than against heterosexuals

Question 16

Describe the ecological model of family violence.

Accepted Answer

The ecological model of family violence

Question 17

According to Statistics Canada (2013),when a relationship ends,so does intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which three factors have been consistently found to be associated with an increased likelihood of a man committing physical violence against a partner?

Accepted Answer

A) personality disorders,young age,and low social capital 
B) young age,low income,and depression 
C) young age,low income,and exposure to parental violence 
D) fear of rejection,alcohol use problems and exposure to parental violence 
A) personality disorders,young age,and low social capital 
B) young age,low income,and depression 
C) young age,low income,and exposure to parental violence 
D) fear of rejection,alcohol use problems and exposure to parental violence

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a gender bias that exists about intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Accepted Answer

A) In severe injury court cases,women are more likely to be found guilty of IPV-related charges than men 
B) Male police officers are more likely to be sent on calls to reported incidents of IPV than female police officers 
C) Male IPV victims are less likely to be offered victim services than female IPV victims 
D) Psychologists rate identical IPV scenarios as more abusive and severe if told the abuse was carried out by a male compared to a female 
A) In severe injury court cases,women are more likely to be found guilty of IPV-related charges than men 
B) Male police officers are more likely to be sent on calls to reported incidents of IPV than female police officers 
C) Male IPV victims are less likely to be offered victim services than female IPV victims 
D) Psychologists rate identical IPV scenarios as more abusive and severe if told the abuse was carried out by a male compared to a female

Question 20

Chan et al.(2008) found in a survey of university studies that Mexico has the highest % of general assaults in dating relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain how "intimate partner violence" is defined and describe the different types of abuse that exist.

The World Health Organization (2013) has concluded that intimate partner violence is linked to physical,sexual,reproductive,mental health disorders in victims and their children.

What triggers a man to engage in physical violence and why is this important in understanding intimate partner violence?

The dysphoric-borderline batterer type is characterized by:

The main difference between intimate partner violence and spousal violence is

Describe the findings from the General Social Survey by Statistics Canada (2009) about the prevalence and nature of intimate partner violence.

Of the risk assessment instruments used to predict intimate partner violence recidivism,the tool with the highest predictive accuracy is the:

"Males are the primary instigators of intimate violence".How do the authors challenge this assumption?

The Duluth Model of treatment for men who engage in intimate violence has great success in reducing or eliminating violence among perpetrators.

What factors does the textbook say keep women in abusive relationships?

According to Dutton (1995),stimuli that the individual attempts to avoid and that produce emotional arousal are called:

The "Duluth model" for intimate partner violence treatment has been criticized primarily for the following reason:

Discuss the important background issues involved in intimate partner violence.

Discuss the patriarchal and social learning theories of intimate violence.

In terms of spousal violence,a 2009 survey by Statistics Canada found that:

Describe the ecological model of family violence.

According to Statistics Canada (2013),when a relationship ends,so does intimate partner violence.

Which three factors have been consistently found to be associated with an increased likelihood of a man committing physical violence against a partner?

Which of the following is an example of a gender bias that exists about intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Chan et al.(2008) found in a survey of university studies that Mexico has the highest % of general assaults in dating relationships.

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Exam 9: Intimate Partner Violence Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Explain how "intimate partner violence" is defined and describe the different types of abuse that exist.

The World Health Organization (2013) has concluded that intimate partner violence is linked to physical,sexual,reproductive,mental health disorders in victims and their children.

What triggers a man to engage in physical violence and why is this important in understanding intimate partner violence?

The dysphoric-borderline batterer type is characterized by:

The main difference between intimate partner violence and spousal violence is

Describe the findings from the General Social Survey by Statistics Canada (2009) about the prevalence and nature of intimate partner violence.

Of the risk assessment instruments used to predict intimate partner violence recidivism,the tool with the highest predictive accuracy is the:

"Males are the primary instigators of intimate violence".How do the authors challenge this assumption?

The Duluth Model of treatment for men who engage in intimate violence has great success in reducing or eliminating violence among perpetrators.

What factors does the textbook say keep women in abusive relationships?

According to Dutton (1995),stimuli that the individual attempts to avoid and that produce emotional arousal are called:

The "Duluth model" for intimate partner violence treatment has been criticized primarily for the following reason:

Discuss the important background issues involved in intimate partner violence.

Discuss the patriarchal and social learning theories of intimate violence.

In terms of spousal violence,a 2009 survey by Statistics Canada found that:

Describe the ecological model of family violence.

According to Statistics Canada (2013),when a relationship ends,so does intimate partner violence.

Which three factors have been consistently found to be associated with an increased likelihood of a man committing physical violence against a partner?

Which of the following is an example of a gender bias that exists about intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Chan et al.(2008) found in a survey of university studies that Mexico has the highest % of general assaults in dating relationships.

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