Family Violence Test 1 with Complete
Solutions
safe Correct Answer-Common view that families are _____ places for men,
women, and children (myth)
agreement Correct Answer-Definitions of family violence lack ________
underestimates Correct Answer-Statistics on family violence are ______ and ...
Family Violence Test 1 with Complete
Solutions
safe Correct Answer-Common view that families are _____ places for men,
women, and children (myth)
agreement Correct Answer-Definitions of family violence lack ________
underestimates Correct Answer-Statistics on family violence are ______ and
should be viewed cautiously
The structural factors-the make-up of families; their power; Idealization of
family; Family Norms; Social tolerance of violence; Cultural factors; Individual
Factors Correct Answer-Why are families so violent?
Individual Factors Correct Answer-Mental Illness and disorder (small fraction
of cases); Vulnerability to jealously or anger; Disruptions in intimate
relationships
Cultural factors Correct Answer-Accepted in certain cultures around the
world; Belief in male dominance
Social tolerance of violence Correct Answer-Violence is accepted,
encouraged, and supported; Spill over effect- stressful day of work and take it
out on family; Violence in media, movies, games, etc; Objectification of women;
Violence us socially learned
Family Norms Correct Answer-Acceptance of a certain amount of aggression;
Spanking
, Family Violence Test 1 with Complete
Solutions
Idealization of family- Correct Answer-Belief that parental right supersedes
children's rights; Belief that parents can and should control the development of
their children; Belief that family members will act in the best interest of their
children; Belief that families have the right to privacy and autonomy
their power (families) Correct Answer-Dependency issues- giving that person
power over you; Inability to fight back; Most family relationships are protected
by law and not easily severed; Privacy and autonomy granted to families
(independence)
The structural factors-the make-up of families Correct Answer-Amount of
time spent together- at hand's reach and everyone is a potential victim;
Powerful differentials- patriarchy society- men dominate, feminist thought they
are abusing
Women Correct Answer-______ are the most frequent targets of intimate
partner violence
Domestic violence Correct Answer-____________ should be a huge concern
to everyone because it exists everywhere and found all around the world
a complete stranger Correct Answer-Although it does happen, women are
more likely to be victimized by an intimate partner than ___________
, Family Violence Test 1 with Complete
Solutions
Not all domestic acts are reported; Not all official agencies use the same
definitions; Not all official data is reliable Correct Answer-No comprehensive
summary records the magnitude of violence against women because (3 reasons)
Physical assaults, emotional abuse, and marital rape Correct Answer-What
are common acts of violence?
1 in 4 Correct Answer-Violence against women in the US affects _____
American women
(Japan) Correct Answer-Only in one country ______ did fewer than 20
percent of women report incidents of intimate partner violence
15 to 44 Correct Answer-Among women ages _______ violence against
women accounts for more death and disability than cancer, malaria, traffic
injuries, and war put together.
Abuse prevention acts Correct Answer-are legislative efforts to prevent
domestic violence. They address the problems specific to intimate and familial
relationships and provide additional protections to the victims of abuse.
Court issues protective orders Correct Answer-are the most common abuse
prevention acts used only. They provide clear instructions to law enforcement
on the intent of the law and their responsibilities
people who reside together without marriage, people who are or were legally
married, people who share a child in common (a woman who is pregnant and
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