Ch10 Intimate Abuse Of People With Verified Test Bank

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Chapter 10: Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities and the Elderly

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following definitions of disability is the standard created by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

a. physical limitation

b. mental and sensory limitation

c. physical impairment that limits major activities of daily living

d. physical or mental impairment that substantially limit major activities of daily living

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Larry is paralyzed from the waist down, and his partner Bob frequently disables his wheelchair to keep Larry from leaving their apartment. What form of disability contributes to this experience of IPV?

a. physical disability

b. psychiatric or mental disability

c. developmental disability

d. sensory disability

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Frances has avoidant personality disorder, which causes her to feel social discomfort at being physically touched by others. Her partner Jacob frequently becomes frustrated about his needs not being met, and forces her to engage in sexual acts. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV?

a. physical disability

b. psychiatric or mental disability

c. developmental disability

d. sensory disability

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Carter has autism that often limits his ability to communicate. His long-term girlfriend Stacey often mocks this inability. When Carter threatens to leave, she laughs saying that he cannot tell anyone what is happening. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV?

a. physical disability

b. psychiatric or mental disability

c. developmental disability

d. sensory disability

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Natalie is deaf and uses sign language to communicate. Her partner Lance has increasingly become physically abusive. Natalie has a special device that allows her to make visual phone calls so that she may sign to communicate. Lance recently disconnected the device and removed it from their home, arguing they could not afford it any longer. What form of disability contributes to this form of IPV?

a. physical disability

b. psychiatric or mental disability

c. developmental disability

d. sensory disability

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. What percentage of people in the United States have a disability?

a. 5%

b. 12%

c. 24%

d. 31%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Some researchers have found that people with disabilities may be as much as ______ times more likely to be victimized.

a. 1–2

b. 2–4

c. 2–5

d. 3–5

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Which of the following is NOT a reason critics argue that estimated rates of intimate abuse of people with disabilities vary tremendously?

a. Not all surveys define ‘disability’ the same way.

b. Many surveys only use a small, convenience based samples.

c. Many surveys are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

d. Many surveys isolate a specific subset of disabilities.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. In larger surveys, what are the rates of victimization among women with disabilities?

a. 2%

b. 4%

c. 10%

d. 15%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. In larger surveys, what are the rates of victimization among men with disabilities?

a. 2%

b. 5%

c. 10%

d. 15%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Men with what type of disabilities have higher rates of IPV, compared to men without such disabilities?

a. physical

b. developmental

c. mental

d. sensory

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Which group has the highest rate of past-year and lifetime sexual victimization?

a. men with disabilities

b. men without disabilities

c. women with disabilities

d. women without disabilities

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. At about what percentage do men and women with developmental disabilities experience abuse as adults?

a. 30%

b. 40%

c. 50%

d. 60%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Which of the following risk factors for IPV is increased due to disability status?

a. age

b. previous sexual abuse

c. poverty

d. exposure to IPV as a child

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. What factor can increase one’s probability of having a disability?

a. race

b. socioeconomic status

c. age

d. gender

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. Compared to a 1 in 20 chance of having a disability between ages 15 and 24, people between ages 65 and 74 have a ______ chance of having a disability.

a. 1 in 2

b. 1 in 4

c. 1 in 7

d. 1 in 10

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. Which of the following is a risk factor specific to people with disabilities?

a. exposure to multiple potential perpetrators

b. social isolation

c. precarious financial situations

d. dependency

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. The majority of people with disabilities who live in their own homes rely on PAS providers who ______.

a. are professionals

b. work at local group homes

c. work for the state

d. are informal family and friends

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. What are PAS providers?

a. group home professionals

b. providers of medical needs at personal homes

c. individuals who transport individuals with limited mobility to the hospital

d. individuals who provide personal assistance

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Women with disabilities report a ______ lifetime incidence of abuse by PAS providers.

a. high

b. low

c. equal compared to others

d. cannot determine rate compared to others

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Why might perpetrators purposely seek out a partner with a disability?

a. fetish

b. pity

c. easy to control

d. convenience

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. Which of the following is a risk factor for IPV that tends to increase amongst those with disabilities?

a. childhood trauma

b. witnessing of IPV during childhood

c. social isolation

d. substance use

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. Bernard is wheelchair-bound. His partner Gail recently moved them into a second-story apartment without an elevator. What risk factor of IPV does this action increase?

a. substance use

b. social isolation

c. poverty

d. dominating partner

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. Christina is deaf. Her husband Todd, who is not deaf, is fluent in sign language, and convinced Christina that she does not need a communication device that will allow her to make visual phone calls, as he can be her interpreter. What risk factor of IPV does this increase?

a. social isolation

b. poverty

c. dependency

d. substance use

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. What effect does abuse uniquely have for victims with disabilities?

a. It hurts them financially.

b. It worsens their disability.

c. It can lead to fatalities.

d. It requires them to move cities.

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. What concept means prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities in favor of the able-bodied?

a. disabilitism

b. ableism

c. ableist

d. disabilitiest

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. What kind of research is needed to discover more of the consequences abuse has for people with disabilities?

a. cross-sectional

b. population

c. sample

d. longitudinal

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. What view about people with disabilities can cause service providers to discount their experiences of sexual assault?

a. weakness

b. dependency

c. asexual

d. undesirable

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. What tactic do many perpetrators of abuse of people with disabilities use to cover up their abuse?

a. mandatory arrest policies

b. accusations are a result of illness

c. socially isolate the victim

d. threatening to harm the victim’s family

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

30. How can service providers of persons with disabilities better prevent and intervene in IPV situations?

a. screen their clients for IPV

b. deliver programming to clients

c. collaborate with law enforcement about IPV

d. collect better data on their clients’ experiences

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

31. What method of training works to get IPV and disability services people working together?

a. cross-training

b. double training

c. cooperation training

d. empowerment training

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

32. What do researchers argue prevention programs should emphasize for persons with disabilities?

a. safety planning

b. services available

c. assertiveness

d. self-defense

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Promoting Safety Among People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

33. What program focuses on raising awareness and improving skills around IPV for women with disabilities?

a. A Safety Awareness Program

b. Disability Safety

c. Stand for Disability Safety Now

d. Protect Today

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Promoting Safety Among People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

34. What is one of the most important aspects of A Safety Awareness Program?

a. empowerment training

b. action planning

c. peer-led

d. meet weekly

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Promoting Safety Among People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

35. Elder abuse is ______.

a. physical and sexual abuse of a person over 60 years of age

b. neglect of a person aged 60 and older by family

c. any maltreatment or neglect of a person aged 60 and older by a caregiver or a person in trust relationship

d. physical abuse of a person over 60 years of age by a caregiver or a person in a trust relationship

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

36. Which of the following is NOT a common perpetrator of elder abuse?

a. family

b. bankers

c. transportation professionals

d. lawyers

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

37. Who are the most frequent perpetrators of elder abuse?

a. family

b. physicians

c. personal aides

d. lawyers

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

38. What age does the Centers for Disease Control use to demarcate an elder?

a. 55

b. 60

c. 65

d. 70

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

39. What arguably is the most understudied, underreported, and underprosecuted form of violence?

a. sexual assault

b. child neglect

c. abuse of the disabled

d. elder abuse

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

40. In what decade was Adult Protective Services founded?

a. 1960s

b. 1970s

c. 1980s

d. 1990s

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

41. In what year did all 50 states have Adult Protective Services?

a. 1969

b. 1972

c. 1979

d. 1985

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

42. What concept means the negative prejudicial attitudes toward and discrimination against the elderly?

a. elderism

b. ageism

c. elderphobia

d. agephobia

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

43. In the year 2030, what percentage of the population will people aged 65 and older make up?

a. 10%

b. 15%

c. 20%

d. 25%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

44. The National Elder Mistreatment Study found that ______ elders experienced abuse in the prior year.

a. 1 in 4

b. 1 in 6

c. 1 in 8

d. 1 in 10

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

45. What percentage of physical abuse cases involving elders are reported to the police?

a. 5%

b. 15%

c. 31%

d. 48%

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

46. What factor has been found to more than triple the likelihood of an elder experiencing abuse?

a. economic issues

b. low social support

c. new intimate partners

d. loss of a long-time partner

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

47. What percent of physical abuse against elders is committed by intimate partners?

a. 25%

b. 49%

c. 62%

d. 76%

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

48. What group of people are at greater risk of severe injury and death as a result of abuse?

a. the elderly

b. people with disabilities

c. youth

d. LGBTQ populations

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

49. What agency are elder abuse cases reported to?

a. CPS

b. APS

c. FBI

d. EPS

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Intervention and Prevention of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

50. Which of the following is NOT a reason that elder abuse cases are rarely prosecuted?

a. health risk

b. non-cooperative victim

c. stereotypes about elders

d. lack of criminalizing laws

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Intervention and Prevention of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

51. Researchers suggest that IPV and disabilities service providers should be trained together to understand the diverse needs and experiences of people with disabilities. This approach is referred to as ______.

a. collaboration

b. consultation

c. cross-training

d. multidisciplinary teaming

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

52. Low social support and high social isolation:

a. puts the elderly at risk of victimization.

b. are the outcomes of victimization.

c. puts the elderly at risk and are the outcomes of victimization.

d. have no influence on victimization or outcomes for those who are abused.

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Hard

True/False

1. The term disability only includes physical and sensory limitations.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Those with disabilities are at a higher risk for experiencing abuse in comparison to those without disabilities.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

3. The difference in rates of abuse between men and women with disabilities is large.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Research shows caring for a disabled loved one causes stress, which in turn increases the likelihood of becoming abusive.

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Some women’s shelters are not ADA compliant.

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

6. Some research shows effectiveness in increased protective ability for women who go through ASAP.

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Promoting Safety Among People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

7. In 2010, Congress passed the Elder Justice Act with large grants attached to the act.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Very few cases of elder abuse are reported to the police.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

9. Stereotypes about elders and sex frame elderly women as asexual, and elderly men as dirty old men.

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

10. Elders are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a stranger.

Learning Objective: 10-3: Summarize the consequences associated with abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Consequences of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

11. Most elder abuse incidents involve physical abuse of an elderly person.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

12. Elder abuse is more likely to be over-reported than under-reported.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Easy

Essay

1. What is disability-related abuse? Give an example from one of the specific types of disabilities.

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Hard

2. What are two reasons that persons with disabilities may have even more barriers to leaving an abusive partner?

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Hard

3. Why can it be a challenge for researchers to agree upon which acts constitute elder abuse?

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Defining Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Hard

4. Why are cases of elder abuse underreported?

Learning Objective: 10-1: Describe the definition and scope of intimate abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly including problems inherent in measuring this form of abuse.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Estimates of Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Hard

5. Why are women at a higher risk of experiencing intimate elder abuse?

Learning Objective: 10-2: Identify the various risk factors associated with abuse of both people with disabilities and the elderly.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Risk Factors Associated With Intimate Abuse of the Elderly

Difficulty Level: Hard

6. What is ASAP? Describe ASAP’s goals.

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. What are warning signs of elder abuse or neglect?

Learning Objective: 10-4: Discuss the various intervention and prevention efforts that focus on abuse of people with disabilities and the elderly, including evidence of their effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Interventions for Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities

Difficulty Level: Medium