Exam Preview for 108: Intimate Partner Violence: Causes and Consequ

Intimate Partner Violence: Causes and Consequences

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1. Which of the following is TRUE regarding IPV/domestic violence? IPV/Domestic violence is used to maintain power and control IPV/Domestic violence is not used to maintain power and control IPV/Domestic violence only involves men abusing women IPV/Domestic violence is not a serious problem in most communities
2. IPV/Domestic Violence can take the form of which type of abuse? physical sexual emotional all of the above
3. IPV/Domestic Violence is common among women in the United States. Prevalence rates are: 1 in 10 women 1 in 5 women 1 in 3 women 1 in 30 women
4. Methods of Coercive Control by an abusive partner includes which of the following? Systematic and repetitive infliction of harm on the victim Disempowering and isolating the victim Instilling fear and helplessness in the victim All of the above
5. Which of the following is NOT an example of a method of control: Restricting contact with friends Controlling access to health care Encouraging contact with family Making false accusations
6. Which of the following is NOT an effect of captivity? State of constant dread Loss of identity Broadened thought of the future Problems with initiative
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of victim captivity? Brief, single episode of trauma Prolonged contact with the perpetrator Every aspect of the victim’s life is controlled Demands for the victim to profess respect, gratitude or even love
8. Which of the following is NOT true about trauma and oppression? Oppression is a psychological dimension of trauma Oppression renders people subjectively powerless The essence of victimization is that you are acted upon against your will Powerlessness-the experience of being without options—is the hallmark of
9. Which of the following is a problem after leaving an abusive relationship? Feeling traumatized Lack a sense of an identity Having to shift from survival mode to starting a new life All of the above
10. Which of the following is a strategy in the recovery process? Developing a sense of personal efficacy Accessing support systems Transforming suffering All of the Above