Ch14 – Home Dangerous Home—Violence in the | Test Bank Docx

Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. Which term refers to the intentional use of physical force that results in injury or causes bodily harm?

	a.	physical abuse
	b.	corporal punishment
	c.	spanking
	d.	battered child syndrome

2. Which statement best describes treatment in many large centres?

	a.	Treatment is focused on abusers rather than on their victims.
	b.	There are few treatment resources for abused families.
	c.	Members of minorities have no difficulty finding appropriate help.
	d.	Treatment is available for all family members.

3. Which term best describes mental illness that results from exposure to trauma from single events that involve death, or the threat of death or serious injury?

	a.	depression
	b.	post-traumatic stress disorder
	c.	bi-polar disorder
	d.	multiple personality disorder

4. Which of the following terms was popularized in the early 1960s?

	a.	baby bashing
	b.	rule of thumb
	c.	battered child syndrome
	d.	kiddie porn

5. In 2014, what percent of Indigenous people said that they had experienced abuse before the age of 15?

	a.	25 percent
	b.	30 percent
	c.	40 percent
	d.	45 percent

6. What was the first type of family violence to catch public attention?

	a.	wife beating
	b.	parent abuse
	c.	elder abuse
	d.	child abuse

7. Which statement best describes cases where children abuse their parents?

	a.	Younger children tend to be more violent than older ones.
	b.	They are pre-teens.
	c.	They are financially independent.
	d.	They use assault to gain power and control in the family.

8. What is longer-term accommodation for abused women called?

	a.	second-stage housing
	b.	transition housing
	c.	welfare housing
	d.	temporary housing

9. Which group of women is at particular risk of partner abuse?

	a.	Indigenous women
	b.	those in urban areas
	c.	those in long-term relationships
	d.	those in university

10. Which statement best describes male victims of abuse?

	a.	They are likely to be killed.
	b.	They are likely to suffer serious injuries.
	c.	They are not as likely to be injured.
	d.	They always blame themselves for their problems.

11. Which term refers to any situation where a failure to give appropriate attention or care to family members results in serious emotional or physical harm?

	a.	corporal punishment
	b.	child abuse
	c.	emotional abuse
	d.	neglect

12. According to the text, how are abused women further victimized by the people they turn to for help?

	a.	They call the police to report the abuse.
	b.	They assume it is the woman’s fault if the relationship is not working.
	c.	They help them find shelter.
	d.	They provide social support.

13. Which of the following is least likely to be a source of fear for an abused woman?

	a.	that she will be charged with slander
	b.	that she will be living on welfare and in poverty
	c.	that her partner will severely injure her if she leaves
	d.	that her husband will claim custody of their children

14. What did the 2014 General Social Survey find about the incidence of spousal abuse?

	a.	Gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals were twice as likely to report spousal abuse.
	b.	Men were three times as likely to report spousal abuse.
	c.	Seniors were four times as likely to report spousal abuse.
	d.	Women were least likely to report spousal abuse.

15. Which of the following would be considered sibling sexual abuse?

	a.	an 18-year-old brother has intercourse with his 12-year-old sister three times a week
	b.	two 5-year-old boys take turns touching each other “down there”
	c.	sexual play occurs between twin sisters that is voluntary and mutual
	d.	a brother and a sister who are one year apart in age engage in healthy sexual exploration

16. What is an abused woman’s first need?

	a.	counselling
	b.	welfare
	c.	protection
	d.	transportation

17. Which statement best describes women who kill their husbands?

	a.	They do so after prolonged periods of violence against the husband.
	b.	They are more likely to kill their children along with their spouse.
	c.	They are more likely to hunt down and kill partners who left them.
	d.	They often do so following years of being physically and sexually abused.

18. A woman who stays in an abusive relationship because she believes in her role as wife and mother often leaves when which of the following occurs?

	a.	The “nice” side of her husband completely disappears.
	b.	Her husband refuses to give her money for household expenses.
	c.	Her husband breaks one of her bones.
	d.	There is a physical attack on one of her children.

19. What is one problem with determining the incidence of elder abuse?

	a.	Professionals do not believe such abuse occurs.
	b.	There is no standard definition.
	c.	No one is keeping records of the frequency.
	d.	Very few older people are abused.

20. Which of the following is NOT a reason why women stay in abusive relationships?

	a.	They love their spouse.
	b.	They are afraid of the consequences of leaving.
	c.	They have learned to feel powerless and guilty.
	d.	They are committed to the caretaker role.

21. How does family system theory explain family violence?

	a.	It results from abusers who do not have violent families of origin.
	b.	It results from intergenerational transmission of violence.
	c.	It results from high levels of stress.
	d.	It results from situations where the abuser is dependent on the victim.

22. Which of the following partly explains why Laurie, who has fully accepted the traditional role of wife and mother, probably stays with her abusive husband?

	a.	She believes it is her husband’s responsibility to support and protect her.
	b.	She believes it is a disgrace to apply for welfare assistance.
	c.	She believes it is her responsibility to make the relationship work.
	d.	She believes a “real” man does not express soft emotions such as tenderness or empathy.

23. Although there is disagreement about how many men are abused by their female partners, what is generally agreed?

	a.	More men than women report being assaulted by a partner.
	b.	More women than men kill their partners.
	c.	Men are usually in less danger than women.
	d.	When husband abuse exists, it is more serious than wife abuse.

24. Which statement best describes sibling sexual abuse?

	a.	Children ask for it by being seductive.
	b.	Any child faces the same level of risk.
	c.	It is poorly understood and under-researched.
	d.	Most perpetrators are casual acquaintances.

25. According to the text, which statement best describes victims of sexual assault?

	a.	Boys are more than four times as likely as girls to be a victim.
	b.	Girls are more than four times as likely as boys to be a victim.
	c.	Older children are more likely than younger children to be a victim.
	d.	The number of victims decreases with age.

26. Why is abuse in gay and lesbian relationships often overlooked?

	a.	Police take reports of same-sex abuse very seriously.
	b.	Abuse does not occur in same-sex relationships.
	c.	Stereotypes of gay and lesbian relationships interfere with recognizing abuse.
	d.	There is a stigma attached to same-sex spousal violence.

27. What did the 2014 General Social Survey identify as the common types of dating violence?

	a.	limiting contact with family or friends
	b.	physical abuse
	c.	sexual abuse
	d.	neglect

28. Which of the following is NOT a source used to measure the prevalence of family violence in Canada?

	a.	police-reported data
	b.	child welfare agency data
	c.	self-reported victimization data
	d.	child reported data

29. Elder abuse is not reported by professionals for all except which of the following reasons?

	a.	Professionals have received no training about the signs of elder abuse.
	b.	Service providers may see an older person’s symptoms as part of the aging process.
	c.	Some professionals do not believe that family caregivers have been abusive.
	d.	Some cannot imagine an old person as being attractive enough for sexual assault.

30. Which approach to dealing with child abuse draws on traditional Indigenous ways of problem solving?

	a.	Remove the child from the abusive parents and send the child to live with another family.
	b.	Gather together extended family members to propose a plan for safeguarding the child.
	c.	Remove the abusive parent from the home.
	d.	Teach the child to defend him or herself against the abusive parent.

31. According to the text, in 2014, which of the following best describes individuals who self-identified as members of a visible minority?

	a.	less likely to report having suffered spousal violence
	b.	more likely to report having suffered spousal violence
	c.	less likely to accept spousal violence
	d.	more likely to accept spousal violence

32. Which statement best describes sexual abuse?

	a.	It only includes intercourse.
	b.	Child pornography is not included in the definition of sexual abuse.
	c.	It often involves fondling.
	d.	It is only physically harmful to the child.

33. What is the definition of a child according to federal, provincial and territorial laws?

	a.	those under 10 years old
	b.	those under 12 years old
	c.	those under 17 years old
	d.	those under 18 years old

34. Why are few cases of emotional abuse and neglect reported?

	a.	They are not crimes in Canada.
	b.	They happen very rarely.
	c.	It is difficult to prove this kind of abuse.
	d.	Children are less likely to report it.

35. Why is it difficult to collect and interpret data on family violence?

	a.	We need to distinguish between normal violence and abusive violence.
	b.	People are reluctant to talk about family violence.
	c.	People need to understand the difference between spanking and child abuse.
	d.	The same actions can be damaging or harmless depending on the situation.

36. Which statement best describes violence?

	a.	Violence has the same effect regardless of who the victim is.
	b.	Levels of violence reported depend on the definition used.
	c.	Most people recognize verbal abuse as a form of violence.
	d.	There is general agreement among researchers over the definition of violence.

37. What is the term used when a person uses words or actions to control, frighten, or isolate someone, or to take away the individual’s self-respect?

	a.	corporal punishment
	b.	child abuse
	c.	emotional abuse
	d.	neglect

38. According to the subculture of violence theory, why does violence occur?

	a.	The norms and values of a group promote the use of violence.
	b.	We live in a violent society.
	c.	There is an imbalance of power.
	d.	Violence is rewarding.

39. What is a problem in reporting cases of child abuse in Canada?

	a.	Both national and provincial governments are involved.
	b.	There is no standard definition of child abuse.
	c.	Police cannot interfere in family matters.
	d.	Only another family member can report the abuse.

40. What is the most common type of child maltreatment investigated by child welfare authorities?

	a.	physical abuse
	b.	sexual abuse
	c.	exposure to intimate partner violence
	d.	emotional abuse

41. Which children are more likely to be abused by a sibling?

	a.	younger children
	b.	older children
	c.	stepchildren
	d.	adopted children

42. Why do the findings of the General Social Survey (GSS) in Canada likely underreport the incidence of elder abuse?

	a.	Older people are less willing than younger people to complete surveys of a personal nature.
	b.	Questions on elder abuse in the GSS do not include emotional abuse.
	c.	Many seniors feel that there is a stigma in raising a child who mistreats them and therefore do not report abuse.
	d.	Older people have short term-memory lapses, making recall of abuse more difficult.

43. Which of the following are programs that involve working with groups considered at risk for violence?

	a.	primary prevention
	b.	transitional prevention
	c.	tertiary prevention
	d.	secondary prevention

44. Which of the following is described as a range of abusive behaviours that occur within relationships based on kinship, intimacy, dependency or trust?

	a.	elder abuse
	b.	child exploitation
	c.	family violence
	d.	sexual assault

45. What is a key factor in understanding family violence in Indigenous communities?

	a.	poverty and alcoholism
	b.	impacts of colonization
	c.	lack of male figures
	d.	lack of police on reserves

46. What is one reason why women living in isolated areas are at particular risk if they are abused?

	a.	They face language and cultural difficulties in getting help.
	b.	There are too many violent role models in the community.
	c.	It may be hard to ask for help because there is little anonymity.
	d.	They may be rejected by their ethnic community.

47. What does tertiary prevention of abuse involve?

	a.	working with groups considered to be at risk
	b.	some intervention to keep abuse from recurring
	c.	television programs on family violence
	d.	education about family violence and community resources

48. In child abuse cases, child welfare authorities experience contradictory pressures. What do these pressures include?

	a.	the demand that they prosecute offenders and the belief that they provide counselling
	b.	the expectation that they teach proper parenting and the demand that they counsel victims
	c.	the expectation they will prevent abuse and the criticism that they snatch children
	d.	the demand that they remove children from their homes and the criticism that they provide treatment

49. What is the strongest predictor of using spanking as a form of punishment?

	a.	believing it is your right as a parent
	b.	being spanked as a child and hating it
	c.	having a favourable attitude towards it
	d.	believing children are bad

50. When asked why he had battered his five-year-old son, Michael said, “He defied me.” What is this answer an example of?

	a.	role reversal
	b.	sparing the rod
	c.	moral justification
	d.	self-blame

51. Prior to 1960, the Canadian Criminal Code included the separate offence of wife battering. Which of the following was involved in this offence?

	a.	The penalties were more severe than for violence against a stranger.
	b.	A man could be charged for raping his wife.
	c.	A man could use only a stick no bigger than his thumb.
	d.	The victim had to show greater injury than a stranger would.

52. Which statement best describes children who have been abused?

	a.	They may have a variety of long-term problems.
	b.	They do not suffer any serious effects.
	c.	They recover from emotional effects by time they are in their 20s.
	d.	They have problems into adulthood only if they are female.

53. Which statement partly explains why there is little research on sexual abuse or violence by siblings?

	a.	It occurs so rarely that researchers cannot find enough children to study.
	b.	It is not considered a normal part of growing up.
	c.	Most studies about incestuous relationships emphasize father–daughter offenses.
	d.	There is a general attitude that “girls will be girls.”

54. What is one reason for the growing incidence of elder abuse?

	a.	the great increase in the number of older people
	b.	the larger proportion of relatives who abuse seniors
	c.	the great increase in expressions of rage within society
	d.	the increased number of elders in institutional care

55. The saying “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is an expression of which of the following beliefs?

	a.	Children are born bad and need straightening out.
	b.	Children are born to suffer and parents should see that they do.
	c.	Parents should indulge their children and not whip them.
	d.	Parents are basically cruel and treat their children badly.

56. What is one difficulty that abused persons in same-sex relationships face?

	a.	They may face further isolation if they live in urban areas.
	b.	They may be reliant on their partner if they have a chronic illness.
	c.	Shelters for battered men do not accept gay men.
	d.	They are more likely than individuals in heterosexual relationships to suffer serious injuries.

57. What is one concern about making reporting of elder abuse mandatory?

	a.	The older person may be mandated to live with another relative.
	b.	It may violate the rights of the elderly under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
	c.	Elderly people are unable to protect themselves.
	d.	Abusers may shift their abuse to another family member.

58. Which of the following was NOT considered a crime under Canadian law before 1983?

	a.	a father sexually assaulting his daughter
	b.	a husband raping his wife
	c.	a father physically abusing his children
	d.	a mother neglecting her children

59. What has research found regarding the characteristics of police-reported dating violence?

	a.	It is very different from spousal violence.
	b.	It is less severe than spousal violence.
	c.	It is more likely to be a one-time event.
	d.	It is generally similar to spousal violence.

60. Which term refers to violence committed by legally married, separated, divorced, or common-law partners, current or previous dating partners, and other intimate partners?

	a.	spousal abuse
	b.	intimate partner violence
	c.	wife beating
	d.	battered woman syndrome

61. What have service providers added as a form of elder abuse?

	a.	abandonment
	b.	neglect
	c.	verbal assault
	d.	financial abuse

62. Which term refers to partners who are violent toward each other?

	a.	bilateral violence
	b.	bidirectional violence
	c.	intimate partner violence
	d.	sexual abuse

63. Police have, in the past, failed to lay charges in cases of spousal abuse because of which of the following beliefs?

	a.	that what happens in the home is private
	b.	that the victim will exaggerate the abuse
	c.	that the relationship can still be saved
	d.	that no crime has been committed

64. Which statement best describes most children who abuse their parents?

	a.	They live away from the home.
	b.	They are dependent on their parents for financial support.
	c.	They abuse mothers more than fathers.
	d.	They are in their early teens.

65. What do social service agencies do in less severe cases of child abuse?

	a.	They may remove the child until the home becomes safe.
	b.	They seek permanent custody of the child.
	c.	They hurry the child into an adoptive home.
	d.	They send the parents for counselling.

66. What do social learning theorists suggest is the cause of abuse?

	a.	Abuse is based on power and control.
	b.	Abuse is based on rewards and penalties.
	c.	Abuse is considered normal is some families.
	d.	Abuse is a learned behaviour.

67. Which of the following is NOT an example of how an abusive partner uses their children to abuse their spouse?

	a.	threat of injury
	b.	threat of custody suit
	c.	alienating the child
	d.	buying the child gifts

68. Where was the first Children’s Aid Society in Canada formed in 1891?

	a.	Montreal
	b.	Abbotsford
	c.	Saskatoon
	d.	Toronto

69. The social control theory of abuse suggests that the abuser occurs in which of the following circumstances?

	a.	The abuser is under stress.
	b.	The abuse is rewarding.
	c.	The abuser sees others use violent behaviour.
	d.	The abuser has power over the victim.

70. In the past, how were children viewed?

	a.	as a blank slate
	b.	as inherently good
	c.	the property of their parents
	d.	as a form of labour

71. Some women stay with abusive partners out of fear. What do these fears often include?

	a.	fear that she will never find another relationship partner
	b.	fear that her children may face violence from the abusive partner
	c.	fear that she will have to live on welfare
	d.	fear of poverty and isolation

72. What is one reason for the scant attention paid to abuse in same-sex relationships?

	a.	Stereotypes of gay and lesbian relationships interfere with recognizing abuse.
	b.	There are not many same-sex relationships, so it is not a serious problem.
	c.	The levels of violence are much lower than in other relationships.
	d.	Victims worry that professionals will regard such abuse as a very serious issue.

73. Which statement best describes women with physical challenges who experience abuse?

	a.	They are at less risk of sexual abuse because of their disability.
	b.	They find it easier than the able-bodied to get help if they are abused.
	c.	They experience emotional and financial abuse, but not assault.
	d.	They are twice as likely to be physically and sexually assaulted as the able-bodied.

74. Which statement best describes the Canadian Criminal Code?

	a.	It allows for the physical discipline of children.
	b.	It forbids corporal punishment of children.
	c.	It covers physical abuse and neglect but not emotional abuse.
	d.	It allows parents but not teachers to “physically correct” children’s behaviour.

75. Which term refers to the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of a child under 17 years old?

	a.	child abuse
	b.	crime
	c.	deviance
	d.	meanness

76. Which of the following is the most common form of sibling sexual abuse?

	a.	by an older brother against a younger sister
	b.	by a younger brother against an older sister
	c.	by an older brother against a younger brother
	d.	by an older sister against a younger sister

77. According to the text, why do people believe that stepfathers are more likely to abuse their children??

	a.	There is a social bias against stepparents.
	b.	There are higher incidences of abuse in stepfamilies.
	c.	Stepfathers are not as nurturing as stepmothers.
	d.	Stepfathers perceive parenting as very stressful.

78. Which statement best describes abusive caregivers of elderly people?

	a.	They are uncaring and demanding individuals.
	b.	They have a low threshold for stress.
	c.	They have control or influence over the elder.
	d.	They were spoiled as children.

79. What do feminist theorists consider violence as resulting from?

	a.	violent interactions modelled by parents
	b.	a social system of patriarchy
	c.	the tension-relaxation cycle of abuse
	d.	stress arising in same-sex relationships

80. Which statement best describes violence between siblings?

	a.	It is more common among teens than younger children.
	b.	It is often a reflection of behaviour that has been witnessed
	c.	It is reported to police more than abuse by parents.
	d.	It is often the result of using language to settle disputes.

81. Why do some abused women feel helpless to leave?

	a.	They do not want to make their abuser angry.
	b.	They may not want to leave their neighbourhood.
	c.	They may still hope that the abuser will change his ways.
	d.	They feel guilty for feeling sympathetic to their husband’s anger.

82. According to the text, how is Indigenous family violence and abuse characterized?

	a.	as a communal concern
	b.	as an intergenerational problem
	c.	as an individual family issue
	d.	as a government concern

83. According to the text, which statement best describes intimate terrorism?

	a.	It is characterized by a high level of control and is likely to result in injury.
	b.	It is a response to violent resistance.
	c.	It is a result of the escalation of a specific conflict or series of conflicts.
	d.	It is characterized by a high level of impulsivity.

84. Which approach to prevention aims to keep abuse from ever occurring?

	a.	primary prevention
	b.	immediate prevention
	c.	tertiary prevention
	d.	secondary prevention

85. What does the feminist view fail to account for in explaining family violence?

	a.	women’s violence against men
	b.	learning violence through observation
	c.	the meaning people find in violence
	d.	interaction between abuser and abused

86. According to police-reported data in 2012, who were over half of the victims of sexual offences?

	a.	spouses
	b.	children
	c.	grandparents
	d.	siblings

87. Which term refers to any form of physical force that is used to inflict pain and that serves as a punishment for an offence or to discourage inappropriate behaviour?

	a.	physical abuse
	b.	corporal punishment
	c.	capital punishment
	d.	battered child syndrome

88. Which statement best describes many programs for abusive families?

	a.	They are well funded and well-staffed.
	b.	They emphasize re-educating parents.
	c.	They are available to all families needing them.
	d.	They believe that preserving families might endanger children.

89. What does bilateral violence mean?

	a.	ongoing physical and psychological abuse
	b.	victim-offender relationships
	c.	violence committed by legally married individuals
	d.	both partners are violent toward each other

90. Which statement best describes violence against women as it existed for centuries?

	a.	It was a major public health concern.
	b.	It occurred only rarely because of family values.
	c.	It was considered a private family matter.
	d.	It occurred only among cohabiting couples.

Enter the appropriate word(s) to complete the statement.

91. Severe, frequent, and controlling violence was more likely to be experienced by ____________.

92. _______________ prevention programs aim to keep abuse from ever happening.

93. _____________ happens when a person uses words or actions to control, frighten, or isolate someone, or to take away an individual’s self-respect.

94. ____________________ refers to violence committed by legally married, separated, divorced, or common-law partners, current or previous dating partners, and other intimate partners.

95. Treatment or some other intervention to keep abuse from recurring and minimize its effects is called _______________ prevention.

96. ____________________ is any kind of physical force used to inflict pain and which serves as a punishment for an offence or to discourage inappropriate behaviour.

97. In Canada, attention was first given to the idea of child abuse through the formation
of _______________________.

98. ____________________ is an attack on a person’s cultural or religious beliefs and is usually associated with Indigenous and ethnic groups.

99. ____________________ between siblings usually declines with age.

100. For ______________ perpetrators, there is often some trigger event that releases the assault.

101. ___________ is the failure to give appropriate attention or care to family members resulting in serious emotional or physical harm.

102. ______________ perpetrators feel no remorse or shame and use violence because they have learned it works.

103. ____________________ prevention programs involve working with groups considered to be at risk for abuse.

104. _________________ is the intentional use of physical force that results in injury or causes bodily harm.

105. ____________________ abuse of older people occurs most commonly by cashing pension cheques or by misusing a power of attorney.

106. ___________________ is longer-term housing for abused women.

107. ______________ perpetrators have high levels of chronic anger, fearful attachment style, and low behavioural control.

108. ____________________ is any form of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect that children or adults experience from other members of their family.

109. Identify three basic approaches to prevention of family violence.

110. Identify three basic reasons why women stay in abusive relationships.

111. Name three groups of women who are particularly at risk of intimate partner violence.

112. Describe the power and control wheel and name four areas of abuse.

113. Briefly describe which children are most at risk of abuse or neglect.

114. State the various kinds of child abuse.

115. Explain why immigrant women may be at special risk if they are victims of abuse.

116. State the various kinds of elder abuse.

117. Name the different theories of abuse and neglect.

118. Briefly explain why the definitions of family violence and abuse are important.

119. Compare and contrast three theories of abuse and neglect.

120. Describe elder abuse and discuss the response of society to this issue.

121. Explain why many women remain with their abusive partners for long periods of time.

122. Describe the needs of victims of intimate partner violence and discuss the response of society to these needs.

123. Discuss the various types of child abuse and indicate which you think is most significant. Give reasons to support your opinion.

124. Definitions of abuse and family violence are important both for our knowledge about abuse and for social responses to abuse. Using examples, explain why this is true.

125. Describe three approaches to the prevention of family violence. Give a specific example of each approach.

126. Describe the characteristics of a parent who abuses his or her child.

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