Question 1

Most rapists are

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A) acquaintances of the victim. 
B) boyfriends or spouses of the victim. 
C) strangers to the victim. 
D) relatives of the victim. 
A) acquaintances of the victim. 
B) boyfriends or spouses of the victim. 
C) strangers to the victim. 
D) relatives of the victim. A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT included as a component of the battered woman syndrome?

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A) Learned helplessness 
B) Lowered self esteem 
C) Lowered level of vigilance 
D) Anger/rage 
A) Learned helplessness 
B) Lowered self esteem 
C) Lowered level of vigilance 
D) Anger/rage C

Question 3

Of 400 battered women interviewed by Lenore Walker,what percent felt they could or would be killed at some point?

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A) 16% 
B) 33% 
C) 55% 
D) 85% 
A) 16% 
B) 33% 
C) 55% 
D) 85% D

Question 4

With regard to psychologists testifying as expert witnesses in cases involving battered women who killed their abusers,the position of LenoreWalker is that they

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A) should remain neutral. 
B) need to communicate to the women that they are "on her side." 
C) should report the limitations in the research on BWS. 
D) should only serve as rebuttal witnesses. 
A) should remain neutral. 
B) need to communicate to the women that they are "on her side." 
C) should report the limitations in the research on BWS. 
D) should only serve as rebuttal witnesses.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included as a phase in the cycle of abuse?

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A) Contrite phase 
B) Acute battering incident 
C) Apathetic phase 
D) Tension-building phase 
A) Contrite phase 
B) Acute battering incident 
C) Apathetic phase 
D) Tension-building phase

Question 6

In one study,82% of rape victims met the criteria for a diagnosis of

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A) generalize anxiety disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D) . 
D) chronic fear. 
A) generalize anxiety disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D) . 
D) chronic fear.

Question 7

Describe the role of the forensic psychologist in the assessment of battered woman syndrome.

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The role of the forensic psychologist in

Question 8

Some psychologists are opposed to the use of the battered woman defense because

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A) it "pathologizes" battered women. 
B) it focuses on what the woman did rather than who she is. 
C) does not include a reference to learned helplessness theory. 
D) ignores battered men. 
A) it "pathologizes" battered women. 
B) it focuses on what the woman did rather than who she is. 
C) does not include a reference to learned helplessness theory. 
D) ignores battered men.

Question 9

Describe postpartum depression and the case of Andrea Yates.

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a frequent rape myth?

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A) Women secretly wish to be raped. 
B) Most accusations of rape are faked. 
C) Women cannot be raped against their will. 
D) Men cannot be raped. 
A) Women secretly wish to be raped. 
B) Most accusations of rape are faked. 
C) Women cannot be raped against their will. 
D) Men cannot be raped.

Question 11

What is a syndrome?

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A syndrome is a set of medical signs and

Question 12

The ______________ assesses the severity of eight symptoms related to the trauma of sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

A) Impact of Event Scale 
B) Clinical Trauma Assessment 
C) Rape Trauma Syndrome Rating Scale 
D) Sexual Assault Symptom Scale 
A) Impact of Event Scale 
B) Clinical Trauma Assessment 
C) Rape Trauma Syndrome Rating Scale 
D) Sexual Assault Symptom Scale

Question 13

The concept of battered woman syndrome has been criticized for what reason?

Accepted Answer

A) Lenore Walker's research possessed several flaws. 
B) Research on the cycle of violence questions whether it is present in the vast majority of cases. 
C) The concept of learned helplessness,developed with dogs as subjects,lacks applicability. 
D) All of the above 
A) Lenore Walker's research possessed several flaws. 
B) Research on the cycle of violence questions whether it is present in the vast majority of cases. 
C) The concept of learned helplessness,developed with dogs as subjects,lacks applicability. 
D) All of the above

Question 14

What is NOT a myth about battered women?

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A) White women are battered more frequently than minority women. 
B) Religious beliefs will prevent battering. 
C) Drinking causes battering behavior. 
D) Long-standing battering relationships can change for the better. 
A) White women are battered more frequently than minority women. 
B) Religious beliefs will prevent battering. 
C) Drinking causes battering behavior. 
D) Long-standing battering relationships can change for the better.

Question 15

The _______ phase is one in which the batterer uses promises and gifts to convince the battered woman that he will not hurt her again

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A) hypervigilant 
B) contrite 
C) tension-releasing 
D) acute 
A) hypervigilant 
B) contrite 
C) tension-releasing 
D) acute

Question 16

If we combine several estimates,what percent of women will be abused by their husbands or lovers at some point in their lives?

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A) 10% 
B) 22% 
C) 54% 
D) 63% 
A) 10% 
B) 22% 
C) 54% 
D) 63%

Question 17

Define the legal concept of self-defense,as it is used in most states.According to this defense,is a battered woman who kills her husband justified?

Accepted Answer

The legal concept of self-defense refers

Question 18

Based on interviews,what portion of battering incidents reflected the cycle of violence?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) Half 
C) 2/3 
D) 85% 
A) 20% 
B) Half 
C) 2/3 
D) 85%

Question 19

When self-defense is used as a defense,what is the key requirement by the courts for its justification?

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A) The person is in imminent danger of injury or death. 
B) The person has temporarily lost the distinction between right and wrong. 
C) The person is mentally incompetent. 
D) The person is caught up in irresistible impulse. 
A) The person is in imminent danger of injury or death. 
B) The person has temporarily lost the distinction between right and wrong. 
C) The person is mentally incompetent. 
D) The person is caught up in irresistible impulse.

Question 20

In People v.Mathews a woman who killed her rapist a month after the rape had occurred

Accepted Answer

A) was acquitted of the charge of attempted murder. 
B) was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. 
C) was not allowed to introduce testimony regarding RTS. 
D) plead to a weapons charge and was released on probation. 
A) was acquitted of the charge of attempted murder. 
B) was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. 
C) was not allowed to introduce testimony regarding RTS. 
D) plead to a weapons charge and was released on probation.

Most rapists are

Which of the following is NOT included as a component of the battered woman syndrome?

Of 400 battered women interviewed by Lenore Walker,what percent felt they could or would be killed at some point?

With regard to psychologists testifying as expert witnesses in cases involving battered women who killed their abusers,the position of LenoreWalker is that they

Which of the following is NOT included as a phase in the cycle of abuse?

In one study,82% of rape victims met the criteria for a diagnosis of

Describe the role of the forensic psychologist in the assessment of battered woman syndrome.

Some psychologists are opposed to the use of the battered woman defense because

Describe postpartum depression and the case of Andrea Yates.

Which of the following is NOT a frequent rape myth?

What is a syndrome?

The ______________ assesses the severity of eight symptoms related to the trauma of sexual assault.

The concept of battered woman syndrome has been criticized for what reason?

What is NOT a myth about battered women?

The _______ phase is one in which the batterer uses promises and gifts to convince the battered woman that he will not hurt her again

If we combine several estimates,what percent of women will be abused by their husbands or lovers at some point in their lives?

Define the legal concept of self-defense,as it is used in most states.According to this defense,is a battered woman who kills her husband justified?

Based on interviews,what portion of battering incidents reflected the cycle of violence?

When self-defense is used as a defense,what is the key requirement by the courts for its justification?

In People v.Mathews a woman who killed her rapist a month after the rape had occurred

Forensic Psychology: Promises and Problems

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Custody and Related Decisions

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

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Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

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Exam 7: Syndrome Evidence: Battered Woman Syndrome and Rape Trauma Syndrome

Most rapists are

Which of the following is NOT included as a component of the battered woman syndrome?

Of 400 battered women interviewed by Lenore Walker,what percent felt they could or would be killed at some point?

With regard to psychologists testifying as expert witnesses in cases involving battered women who killed their abusers,the position of LenoreWalker is that they

Which of the following is NOT included as a phase in the cycle of abuse?

In one study,82% of rape victims met the criteria for a diagnosis of

Describe the role of the forensic psychologist in the assessment of battered woman syndrome.

Some psychologists are opposed to the use of the battered woman defense because

Describe postpartum depression and the case of Andrea Yates.

Which of the following is NOT a frequent rape myth?

What is a syndrome?

The ______________ assesses the severity of eight symptoms related to the trauma of sexual assault.

The concept of battered woman syndrome has been criticized for what reason?

What is NOT a myth about battered women?

The _______ phase is one in which the batterer uses promises and gifts to convince the battered woman that he will not hurt her again

If we combine several estimates,what percent of women will be abused by their husbands or lovers at some point in their lives?

Define the legal concept of self-defense,as it is used in most states.According to this defense,is a battered woman who kills her husband justified?

Based on interviews,what portion of battering incidents reflected the cycle of violence?

When self-defense is used as a defense,what is the key requirement by the courts for its justification?

In People v.Mathews a woman who killed her rapist a month after the rape had occurred

Forensic Psychology: Promises and Problems

Forensic Psychologists: Roles and Responsibilities

Psychology and Law Enforcement: Selection, Training, and Evaluation

Techniques of Criminal Investigation: Profiling, Psychological Autopsies, Hypnosis, and Lie Detection

Insanity and Competency

From Dangerousness to Risk Assessment: Violence, Sexual Offending, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Suicide

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Custody and Related Decisions

Improving Eyewitness Identification Procedures

Interrogations and Confessions

Discrimination

Sexual Harassment

Death Penalty Trials and Appeals

Influencing Public Policy

Filters