Question 1

All of the following are factors that contribute most heavily to the prevalence of female genital mutilation EXCEPT

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A)  a cultural belief that genital mutilation makes women more desirable.
B)  a high social value of virginity and marriageability.
C)  social and psychological benefits of belonging.
D)  a need to counter the practice of male circumcision.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

According to research,children who have been abused

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A)  are unlikely to suffer continual problems later in life.
B)  may or may not suffer continual problems,based on the individual.
C)  are likely to suffer severe problems later in life.
D)  seem predestined to become child abusers themselves.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

__________ is a kind of government agency found in all states that has the responsibility to receive and investigate reports of child abuse.

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Child Prot...

Question 4

That alcohol and drugs are involved in most acts of violence in the family is one of the __________ about family violence.

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Question 5

Husbands can be found guilty of raping their wives in court.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Many battered wives leave their husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which age group of children do researchers argue are at the highest risk for child abuse?

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A)  a teenage child
B)  a very young child
C)  a child in an upper-income family
D)  an adult childE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Poverty is a contributing factor to family violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Since their marriages began,about 10 percent of wives have been raped by their husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The popular view that __________ is a proper way of disciplining children is one cause of child abuse.

Accepted Answer

physical punishment

Question 11

In the family,physical abuse of children is far more common than sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Potential neglect refers to the important needs of an elder that are not being addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In instances of drugs and alcohol,the real reason for spouse abuse is not substance abuse but rather

Accepted Answer

A)  media influence.
B)  cultural and political climate.
C)  economic downturn.
D)  personal problems.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

All of the following are ways that abusive husbands try to rationalize their violent acts,EXCEPT for

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A)  blaming the victim for provoking the offense.
B)  minimizing the harm done to the victim.
C)  attributing the violence to some problem beyond their control.
D)  stating they do not remember carrying out the rape.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

After committing the violence,most abusive husbands

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A)  do not admit guilt.
B)  freely admit guilt.
C)  undergo counseling.
D)  go to jail.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The acceptance of the popular view of physical punishment as proper for disciplining children is one cause of child abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the battered woman syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of self-esteem
B)  expecting the terror of violence
C)  passively submitting to more violence
D)  feeling trappedE) B) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 18

Outside of the police and the military,American society's most violent institution is

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A)  sports.
B)  schools.
C)  the family.
D)  the economy.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following statements about marital rape is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not a form of family violence.
B)  It is considered a crime in almost every state.
C)  It rarely causes harm to victims.
D)  Many victims blame themselves for the rape.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 20

According to a definition of spouse abuse that includes both violent and nonviolent acts,

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A)  about 10 percent of all married persons in the United States assault their spouses.
B)  about one-third of all U.S. couples assault their spouses.
C)  the problem of spouse abuse largely disappears.
D)  husbands are much more likely to be seen as victims of spouse abuse.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Family Violence

All of the following are factors that contribute most heavily to the prevalence of female genital mutilation EXCEPT

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According to research,children who have been abused

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__________ is a kind of government agency found in all states that has the responsibility to receive and investigate reports of child abuse.

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That alcohol and drugs are involved in most acts of violence in the family is one of the __________ about family violence.

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Husbands can be found guilty of raping their wives in court.

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Many battered wives leave their husbands.

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Which age group of children do researchers argue are at the highest risk for child abuse?

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Poverty is a contributing factor to family violence.

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Since their marriages began,about 10 percent of wives have been raped by their husbands.

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The popular view that __________ is a proper way of disciplining children is one cause of child abuse.

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In the family,physical abuse of children is far more common than sexual abuse.

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Potential neglect refers to the important needs of an elder that are not being addressed.

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In instances of drugs and alcohol,the real reason for spouse abuse is not substance abuse but rather

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All of the following are ways that abusive husbands try to rationalize their violent acts,EXCEPT for

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After committing the violence,most abusive husbands

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The acceptance of the popular view of physical punishment as proper for disciplining children is one cause of child abuse.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the battered woman syndrome?

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Outside of the police and the military,American society's most violent institution is

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Which of the following statements about marital rape is true?

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According to a definition of spouse abuse that includes both violent and nonviolent acts,

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