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Question 1 Alexander, a theorist, believes that elder abuse is likely to be highest when there is a combination of both macro and micro level factors. He opines that caregivers who abuse drugs or have limited resources and experience stress are more likely to be abusive. In this scenario, Alexander is likely to be a(n) ________ theorist.

social exchange

feminist

ecological systems

Correct

learning

Question 2 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 ________.

lost generation

silent generation

sandwich generation

Correct

G.I. Generation

Question 3 Which of the following is typically found to be a cause for elder abuse?

shared living situation with a caregiver

Correct

low dependence on the caregiver

presence of a strong social network of kin, friends, and neighbors

low alcohol consumption among caregivers

Question 4

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?

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.

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

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.

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

Correct

Question 5 Ellie, a mother, abuses her daughter stating that she is "worthless" and "good for nothing." She also makes statements like, "You're an ugly child." This scenario is an illustration of ________ abuse.

corporeal

sexual

emotional

Correct

neglectful

Question 6 Which of the following is the first phase of the cycle of domestic violence?

the tension-building phase

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the honeymoon phase

the Jekyll and Hyde phase

the acute battering phase

Question 7 ________theory explains domestic violence by analyzing the relationships between individuals and larger systems such as the economy, education, state agencies, and the community.

Social learning

Ecological systems

Correct

Social exchange

Feminist

Question 8 Which of the following is true of baby boomers?

They are more likely to abuse the elderly under their care.

They are more likely to outlive their own children. !

They are also known as the sandwich generation.

Correct

They are also referred to as Generation X.

Question 9 The use of force against a child that can or does cause bodily injury is referred to as ________ abuse.

emotional

psychological

sexual

physical

Correct

Question 10 Jimmy, a teenager, stabbed his sister intentionally after a protracted fight. If his sister succumbs to her injuries, this would be classified as a ________.

siblicide

Correct

parricide

neonaticide

regicide

Question 11 Internalized homophobia differs from heterosexist discrimination in that internalized homophobia ________.

decreases the chances of IPV among same-sex partners

decreases the chances of gays and lesbians staying in an abusive relationship

involves having negative feelings about another's heterosexual tendencies

involves having negative feelings about one's homosexual tendencies

Correct

Question 12 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.

supply

feminist

learning

! social exchange

Correct

Question 13 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 ________.

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

Correct

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

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

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

Question 14 Which of the following is true of IPV in Latin households?

They have a greater likelihood of mutual IPV when the cohabitors live in high-crime neighborhoods.

Correct

Women from Latin households are more likely to be abusive than men.

They have a lesser likelihood of mutual IPV when couples are married, irrespective of the social and economic status of the family.

Latin men are more likely to be abusive toward their spouses if they are the only financial contributors.

Question 15 Which of the following relating to IPV is true of homosexuals?

Homosexual couples are more likely to verbally abuse their children than heterosexual couples.

Gay men are more likely to have experienced IPV than lesbian women.

Lesbian women have lower rates of IPV than bisexual women.

Homosexual partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners.

Correct

Question 16 According to ________, male aggression against women and children is common in patriarchal societies in which men have power, status, and privilege.

resource theories

feminist theories

Correct

social learning theories

social exchange theories

Question 17 Liam, a theorist, believes that patriarchal societies tend to make men more violent toward women. He also believes that variables such as power, privilege, and status influence the level of violence that men display toward women. In this scenario, Liam subscribes ________.

social learning theories

resource theories !

feminist theories

Correct

social exchange theories

Question 18

Avery, a model, is fired from her job for "being too thin." She fears that if she eats, she will become "overweight" and that in order to succeed in her industry, she must be "thin and beautiful." In this scenario, Avery is likely suffering from ________.

merycism

binge eating disorder

gastroenteritis

anorexia nervosa

Correct

Question 19 An entity which believes that the ecological systems theory provides the best explanation of family abuse and violence is likely to agree with the statement that ________.

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

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

television programs and movies that demean, debase, and devalue women and children will promote and reinforce abusive behavior

Correct

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

Question 20 1 / 1 pts ________ refers to being treated unfairly because of one's homosexual orientation.

Social homophobia

Internalized homophobia

Stewed homophobia

Correct!

Heterosexist discrimination

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