Question 1

The ________ perspective advocates that aggressive behavior occurs when a person is blocked from achieving a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning
B)  social aggression
C)  frustration-aggression
D)  social exchange C

Question 2

On the basis of surveys and state reports (usually compiled from self-reporting by doctors, social workers, and other childcare professionals), there are more cases of child abuse in the United States than cases of child neglect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

There seems to be an association between acts of domestic violence and class (lower class couples report more violence). What political and sociological reasons might explain this association or cause you to question it?

Accepted Answer

There are several political and sociological reasons that could explain the association between acts of domestic violence and class. From a political perspective, lower class individuals may have less access to resources and support systems that could help prevent or address domestic violence. This could be due to systemic inequalities in access to healthcare, education, and social services. Additionally, lower class individuals may face barriers to seeking legal assistance or protection from abusive partners, which could contribute to higher rates of domestic violence within this demographic.

From a sociological perspective, there may be cultural and societal factors at play that contribute to higher rates of domestic violence among lower class couples. For example, lower income communities may have higher levels of stress and economic instability, which can contribute to higher levels of conflict within relationships. Additionally, there may be social norms and expectations within lower income communities that perpetuate or tolerate domestic violence, making it more difficult for individuals to seek help or leave abusive situations.

However, it's important to question this association and consider other factors that may be at play. For example, it's possible that lower income individuals are more likely to report instances of domestic violence due to increased contact with social services or law enforcement. Additionally, there may be underreporting of domestic violence within higher income communities due to stigma or fear of repercussions. It's also important to consider the intersectionality of class with other factors such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, as these can also impact experiences of domestic violence.

In conclusion, while there may be political and sociological reasons that explain the association between domestic violence and class, it's important to critically examine and question this relationship in order to fully understand the complex factors at play.

Question 4

Of the three types of relationships-dating, married, and cohabiting relationships-which has the highest incidence of physical assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  dating
B)  married
C)  cohabiting
D)  all the same

Question 5

Why is it important to distinguish between rising abuse and rising reports? Don't they indicate the same thing?

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Question 6

When compared to women who cohabit, all of the following are possible explanations for the lower risk married women have of experiencing domestic violence except

Accepted Answer

A)  a selection effect by which women refuse to marry violent men.
B)  cohabitating women are more likely to have been abused as children, which is associated with further abuse as an adult.
C)  the increased chance men who cohabit have of being unemployed.
D)  the lower degree of commitment within cohabitating unions.

Question 7

Based on survey responses, it would be accurate to say that wives in the United States are just as violent as husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is Douglas Besharov referring to when he argues that, in certain instances, a child's real problem is poverty, not maltreatment?

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Question 9

Why should you be cautious in interpreting social statistics about issues such as domestic violence, no matter which group or organization is reporting them?

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Question 10

In what type of families is child abuse least likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  families in which both parents are employed
B)  low-income families
C)  families that earn less than $15,000 per year
D)  families in which the husband is unemployed

Question 11

A child engages in violent acts immediately after watching a violent television program. This behavior can be best explained by the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  social exchange
B)  social learning
C)  frustration-aggression
D)  integrative

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about situational couple violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It usually escalates into serious violence.
B)  It arises from a particular incident.
C)  It is the result of the need for control.
D)  It is usually perpetrated by men.

Question 13

The feminist movement in the United States had as its fundamental goal on the issue of domestic violence

Accepted Answer

A)  to treat the physical injuries of the victims.
B)  to treat the personal problems of the perpetrator.
C)  to remove the social supports for male violence in our culture.
D)  to treat the emotional trauma of the victims.

Question 14

Why did it take so long to recognize child abuse as a problem that our society needed to address?

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Question 15

Advocates of the medical model of domestic violence perceive the solution to domestic violence to be

Accepted Answer

A)  passage of protective laws.
B)  intervention by health and social welfare professionals.
C)  a societal change of attitude toward women's problems.
D)  completion of conflict resolution courses.

Question 16

How do you define spousal or child abuse by the medical model and by the political model?

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Question 17

According to a 2004 national report, the most common type of elder abuse was

Accepted Answer

A)  neglect by a caregiver.
B)  physical abuse.
C)  sexual abuse.
D)  psychological violence by a spouse.

Question 18

In 1641, ________ enacted the first law against wife beating in the Western world.

Accepted Answer

A)  the British Parliament
B)  the Virginia Commonwealth
C)  the Massachusetts Bay Colony
D)  the French Republic

Question 19

Why do you think cohabiting partners would report a higher rate of physical assault than dating or married partners?

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Question 20

Using the sociological knowledge you have gained in this course so far, what do you think explains the relatively high frequency of and persistence of men's violence against women in the United States?

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Exam 11: Domestic Violence