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FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations 2 » Spring 2019 » Chapter 14 Exam

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Question #1

Tom claims that a child's economic condition is a good indicator of that child's chances of being abused. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Tom's claim?

A. Child maltreatment is found to be more common in households in which the woman is abused.

B. Coping with a disability has been found to increase parental stress and child abuse.

C. Substance-abusing has been found to lower parenting skills and increase child abuse and neglect.

D. Poverty has been found to be the single-best predictor of child abuse and neglect.

Question #2

Which of the following is true of emotional abuse?

A. It includes throwing objects and biting.

B. It includes being forced into unwanted sexual activity.

C. It includes scorn, criticism, and ridicule.

D. It occurs primarily in heterosexual marriages.

Question #3

During a debate about intimate partner violence (IPV), Carlos opines that internalized homophobia increases the likelihood of lifetime IPV. However, Jose disagrees and claims that internalized homophobia lowers IPV. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Carlos's argument?

A. Studies have shown that lesbian women have a higher rate of IPV than gay men.

B. Studies have shown that being treated unfairly because of one's homosexual orientation increases IPV among same-sex partners.

C. Studies have shown that homosexuals who "harbor beliefs that they deserve the abuse" tend to have low levels of IPV.

D. Studies have shown that among same-sex relationships, women are more likely than men to report IPV incidents.

Question #4

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

A. the Jekyll and Hyde phase

B. the tension-building phase

C. the acute battering phase

D. the honeymoon phase

Question #5

According to ________, people acquire knowledge by observing the behavior of others.

A. resource theory

B. exchange theory

C. social learning theory

D. feminist theory

Question #6

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. G.I. Generation

D. silent generation

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.

A. Ecological systems

B. Feminist

C. Social exchange

D. Social learning

Question #8

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

A. Homosexual partners have higher victimization rates than heterosexual partners.

B. Lesbian women have lower rates of IPV than bisexual women.

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

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

Question #9

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.

A. feminist

B. learning

C. ecological systems

D. social exchange

Question #10

Which of the following is true of baby boomers?

A. They are more likely to outlive their own children.

B. They are also referred to as Generation X.

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

D. They are also known as the sandwich generation.

Question #11

According to ________, because men usually command greater financial, educational, and social means than women do, men have more power.

A. exchange theory

B. learning theory

C. behavior theory

D. resource theory

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.

A. social exchange

B. learning

C. supply

D. feminist

Question #13

Jacob, a teenager, eats three times as much as a normal person his age would, by consuming at least six meals a day. However, his parents believe that "this is all part of growing up." Jacob is likely to be suffering from ________.

A. gastroenteritis

B. anorexia

C. binge eating disorder

D. bulimia

Question #14

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. sexual abuse

B. emotional abuse

C. cognitive abuse

D. corporeal abuse

Question #15

Which of the following is true of the ecological systems theory?

A. It explains domestic violence as a product of patriarchy.

B. It states that women stay in abusive relationships for financial benefits.

C. It states that people accept abuse as they believe "they deserve it."

D. It explains domestic violence as a relation between macro and micro variables.

Question #16

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

A. siblicide

B. neonaticide

C. regicide

D. parricide

Question #17

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

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

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

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

Question #18

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence and ethnicity?

A. African American women have the highest IPV rates in the country.

B. IPV rates among multiracial women are the lowest in the country.

C. American Indian and Alaska native women have the highest IPV rates in the country.

D. Asian American women have the highest IPV rates in the country.

Question #19

Which of the following is true concerning the prevalence and severity of domestic violence?

A. Men are more likely than women to experience serious physical injuries from domestic violence.

B. Male intimate partners are more likely to be murdered with a firearm.

C. Intimate partner violence is typically not reported as victims fear reprisal.

D. Women are more likely than men to engage in repeated violence against their partners.

Question #20

With regard to IPV, African Americans differ from whites in that ________.

A. African American men have lower percentage of victimization than their white counterparts

B. African American couples have higher mutual IPV that their white counterparts

C. African American women have higher victimization that their white counterparts

D. African American couples have lower percentage of IPV than their white counterparts

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