Question 1

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

Accepted Answer

A)  mothers 
B)  fathers 
C)  other family members 
D)  strangers 
A)  mothers 
B)  fathers 
C)  other family members 
D)  strangers

Question 2

The most common form of elder abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  sexual 
C)  physical 
D)  neglect 
A)  emotional 
B)  sexual 
C)  physical 
D)  neglect

Question 3

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship,and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments.These interactions are best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual violent control 
B)  violent resistance 
C)  intimate terrorism 
D)  common couple violence 
A)  mutual violent control 
B)  violent resistance 
C)  intimate terrorism 
D)  common couple violence

Question 4

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends.This meets the legal definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  rape 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  incest 
D)  family violence 
A)  rape 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  incest 
D)  family violence

Question 5

According to the text,family violence is usually characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals with personality disorders. 
B)  power differentials between abuser and victim. 
C)  religious convictions on the role of men and women. 
D)  intimacy where the individuals interact in private. 
A)  individuals with personality disorders. 
B)  power differentials between abuser and victim. 
C)  religious convictions on the role of men and women. 
D)  intimacy where the individuals interact in private.

Question 6

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

Accepted Answer

A)  violence against women is more common 
B)  violence against women is less common 
C)  violence against men is more common 
D)  violence against men is less common 
A)  violence against women is more common 
B)  violence against women is less common 
C)  violence against men is more common 
D)  violence against men is less common

Question 7

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

Accepted Answer

A)  may be guilty of neglect. 
B)  may be guilty of abuse. 
C)  may be bad parents, but not legally so. 
D)  may be within their rights as parents. 
A)  may be guilty of neglect. 
B)  may be guilty of abuse. 
C)  may be bad parents, but not legally so. 
D)  may be within their rights as parents.

Question 8

The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in,or were in,a romantic relationship is

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic violence 
B)  violence against women 
C)  intimate partner violence 
D)  family violence 
A)  domestic violence 
B)  violence against women 
C)  intimate partner violence 
D)  family violence

Question 9

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,more women have been raped than

Accepted Answer

A)  are on the pill 
B)  have gone to the beach 
C)  have smoked cigarettes 
D)  have taken a college course 
A)  are on the pill 
B)  have gone to the beach 
C)  have smoked cigarettes 
D)  have taken a college course

Question 10

The homicide rate among children under the age of 5 has decreased by _____________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 11

If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis,they

Accepted Answer

A)  may be guilty of neglect. 
B)  may be guilty of abuse. 
C)  may be bad parents, but not legally so. 
D)  may be within their rights as parents. 
A)  may be guilty of neglect. 
B)  may be guilty of abuse. 
C)  may be bad parents, but not legally so. 
D)  may be within their rights as parents.

Question 12

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in cohabitation. 
B)  a decrease in the availability of shelters. 
C)  improved public awareness. 
D)  an increase in working women. 
A)  an increase in cohabitation. 
B)  a decrease in the availability of shelters. 
C)  improved public awareness. 
D)  an increase in working women.

Question 13

Contrary to stereotypes,children are least likely to be abused _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by mothers 
B)  by fathers 
C)  at day care 
D)  by a friend or neighbor 
A)  by mothers 
B)  by fathers 
C)  at day care 
D)  by a friend or neighbor

Question 14

According to national surveys,_____________ of men and _____________ of women report being victims of rape,physical violence,or stalking in their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  10, 25 
B)  14, 29 
C)  21, 32 
D)  29, 36 
A)  10, 25 
B)  14, 29 
C)  21, 32 
D)  29, 36

Question 15

In one year,women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Six 
A)  Three 
B)  Four 
C)  Five 
D)  Six

Question 16

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A)  American Indian 
B)  Asian 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White 
A)  American Indian 
B)  Asian 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White

Question 17

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous.Erica is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual violent control 
B)  violent resistance 
C)  intimate terrorism 
D)  common couple violence 
A)  mutual violent control 
B)  violent resistance 
C)  intimate terrorism 
D)  common couple violence

Question 18

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

Accepted Answer

A)  strangers 
B)  nursing or retirement homes 
C)  intimate partners 
D)  family members 
A)  strangers 
B)  nursing or retirement homes 
C)  intimate partners 
D)  family members

Question 19

Explore possible reasons why most child abuse occurs at the hands of mothers.

Accepted Answer

Mothers are more likely to care for chil

Question 20

Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out.This meets the legal definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  rape 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  incest 
D)  family violence 
A)  rape 
B)  sexual assault 
C)  incest 
D)  family violence

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

The most common form of elder abuse is

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship,and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments.These interactions are best described as

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends.This meets the legal definition of

According to the text,family violence is usually characterized by

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in,or were in,a romantic relationship is

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,more women have been raped than

The homicide rate among children under the age of 5 has decreased by _____________ percent.

If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis,they

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

Contrary to stereotypes,children are least likely to be abused _____________.

According to national surveys,_ of men and _ of women report being victims of rape,physical violence,or stalking in their lifetime.

In one year,women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous.Erica is most likely experiencing

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

Explore possible reasons why most child abuse occurs at the hands of mothers.

Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out.This meets the legal definition of

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Exam 12: Family Violence and Abuse

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

The most common form of elder abuse is

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship,and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments.These interactions are best described as

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends.This meets the legal definition of

According to the text,family violence is usually characterized by

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in,or were in,a romantic relationship is

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey,more women have been raped than

The homicide rate among children under the age of 5 has decreased by _____________ percent.

If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis,they

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

Contrary to stereotypes,children are least likely to be abused _____________.

According to national surveys,_____________ of men and _____________ of women report being victims of rape,physical violence,or stalking in their lifetime.

In one year,women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous.Erica is most likely experiencing

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

Explore possible reasons why most child abuse occurs at the hands of mothers.

Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out.This meets the legal definition of

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

The Future of the Family

Filters

According to national surveys,_ of men and _ of women report being victims of rape,physical violence,or stalking in their lifetime.