Chapter 14 Quiz

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Question #1

William, who recently lost his wife, is in a constant state of sorrow and has loss of interest in everyday activities. He is unable to perform even the most menial tasks and is only interested in drinking heavily. William is likely to be suffering from ________.

A bullimia

B depression

C anorexia nervosa

D rumination syndrome

Question #2

________theory explains domestic violence by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems such as the economy, education, state agencies, and the community.

A social learning

B feminist

C social exchange

D ecological systems

Question #3

Sophia, a home-maker, has an abusive husband. However, despite the abuse, Sophia continues to stay with him as she believes that the financial rewards outweigh a “few beatings.” This scenario is an illustration of the ________ theory.

A learning

B supply

C feminist

D social exchange

Question #4

Which of the following is true according to resource theory?

A Men with fewer resources or assets are more likely to resort to abuse.

B Men only engage in emotional abuse due to an inherent feeling of superiority.

C Men with greater education and wealth are more likely to engage in abuse.

D Men from patriarchal societies are more likely to be abusive.

Question #5

During a debate about social theories, Jack opines that children who grow up watching their parents fight physically and verbally are more likely to be abusive themselves. However, Jose disagrees and argues that children are more likely to be abusive adults due to their genetic predispositions. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Jack’s opinion?

A According to feminist studies, when one spouse is aggressive, the other spouse may become more aggressive over time and children generally adopt the behavior of the spouse belonging to their own sex.

B According to social learning studies, when there’s both physical and emotional abuse between adults in a household, children tend to model the behaviors and engage in sibling abuse.

C According to learning theories, children who witness emotional abuse first-hand are more likely to blame themselves and engage in activities such as torturing pets and other animals.

D According to exchange studies, children who grow up in matriarchal societies are more likely to witness physically abuse and adopt it.

Question #6

Charles and Ross are engaged in a debate about which theory best explains family abuse and violence. Charles claims that the resource theory provides the best explanation, while Ross claims that the social learning theory is a better explanation. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ross’s claim?

A Witnessing domestic violence almost triples the likelihood of children having conduct disorders such as aggression, disobedience, and delinquency.

B Women’s growing independence has resulted in some men using violence to reestablish their power in the relationship.

C Studies have shown that most women who go through domestic violence stay in those relationships for financial gain.

D Television programs and movies that demean, debase, and devalue women and children have been found to promote and reinforce abusive behavior.

Question #7

An entity that believes that the resource theory provides the best explanation for family abuse and violence is likely to agree with the statement that ________.

A poverty is the single-best predictor of child abuse and neglect

B male aggression against women and children are a byproduct of patriarchal societies

C continuous exposure to abuse and violence during childhood increases the likelihood that a person will be an assailant in adulthood

D both assailants and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs

Question #8

According to ________, male aggression against women and children is common in patriarchal societies in which men have power, status, and privilege.

A social learning theories

B social exchange theories

C resource theories

D feminist theories

Question #9

________ refers to being treated unfairly because of one’s homosexual orientation.

A heterosexist discrimination

B social homophobia

C stewed homophobia

D internalized homophobia

Question #10

Kim claims that elder mistreatment is more likely to happen at old age homes and care centers as opposed to within households. However, Carla disagrees and claims that most cases of elder mistreatment occur at the hands of family members. Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Kim’s claim?

A Typically, elder mistreatment occurs in households without strong “kin ties,” such as Asian and Latino households.

B A vast majority of elder mistreatment cases occur inside families with mentally disabled children.

C Studies have shown that most cases of elder mistreatment occur in families who have adopted children.

D Less than one-third of elder mistreatment is found to be done by nonfamily members.

Question #11

Lucas, a 55-year-old, has a wife and two kids. Also, he takes care of his ailing parents permanently as they are unable to support themselves. Lucas exemplifies the characteristics associated with the ________.

A sandwich generation

B lost generation

C silent generation

D G.I. generation

Question #12

________ refers to experiencing multiple kinds of victimization such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, and intimate partner violence (IPV) among adults.

A neo-victimization

B polyvictimization

C self-victimization

D post crime victimization

Question #13

Barkley and Timothy are engaged in a debate about child abuse. Barkley opines that white children are more likely to suffer from abuse. However, Timothy disagrees and argues otherwise. He opines that children belonging to minority groups are more likely to suffer from abuse. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Barkley’s argument?

A Despite being more prevalent among minority groups, child maltreatment percentages are higher among whites.

B Unlike whites, African American families do not believe in disciplining children physically.

C Typically, most minority groups have close family ties and are less likely to physically or emotionally chastise their children.

D Latino families have a lower percentage of child victimization than their white counterparts.

Question #14

In ________, the primary perpetrator is a male who uses multiple and escalating control to dominate his partner.

A dowry violence

B intmate terrorism

C bed-side terrorism

D situational couple violence

Question #15

Which of the following is the first phase of the cycle of domestic violence?

A the Jekyll and Hyde phase

B the honeymoon phase

C the tension-buidling phase

D the acute battering phase

Question #16

Maria, a housewife, is trapped in an unhappy marriage as a result of societal pressure. For the past 15 years, her husband has constantly abused her physically and emotionally. She feels incapable of leaving and continues to perform her “wifely duty.” This scenario is an illustration of the ________.

A Stockholm Syndrome

B captured syndrome

C battered-woman syndrome

D date-rape syndrome

Question #17

Tim, an unemployed husband, murdered his wife and daughter as he felt that he was unable to support them financially. He then attempted to commit suicide. This scenario is an illustration of ________.

A neonaticide

B tyrannicide

C uxorcide

D familycide

Question #18

Chandler and John are engaged in a debate about intimate partner violence. Chandler opines that marital death rates are falling and women are less likely to be killed by their husband. However, John argues otherwise and states that women are increasingly suffering from marital deaths. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to strengthen Chandler’s opinion?

A Women are increasingly postponing marriage and are hence marrying mature men who have greater conflict resolution skills.

B Studies have shown that women are increasingly reporting domestic violence unlike during previous decades and hence are more likely to identify and report abusive husbands or domestic partners early.

C Among African American and Latino communities, the gang membership among men has decreased substantially and hence men are less likely to grow up to be abusive.

D There is a steep rise in the number of women taking up self-defense classes in the United States.

Question #19

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse?

A It includes being forced into unwanted sexual activity.

B It occurs primarily in heterosexual marriages.

C It includes throwing objects and biting.

D It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule.

Question #20

Daniel, an alcoholic, forcibly kissed his girlfriend while she was sick and made unwanted advances toward her. However, she did not complain about the incident as she loved him. This scenario is an illustration of ________.

A cognitive abuse

B corporeal abuse

C emotional abuse