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Domestic Violence Final
UNCC Domestic Violence Final- Marinello
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Criminal Justice
Undergraduate 3
05/07/2013

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Term
Sexual abuse can be defined as the unsolicited sexual _______ or _______ toward any person.
Definition
communication; contact
Term
Which of the following is not on the list of what sexual abuse and sexual violence involves?
Definition
Consensual sex
Term
Being sexually abusive is something that people readily admit to doing.
Definition
False
Term
What percentage of rapes are actually reported to law enforcement?
Definition
16
Term
______ out of every three women will be sexually assaulted at some point of her life
Definition
one
Term
Rape survivors are up to 13 times more likely to attempt suicide than non-victim
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following does not contribute to how we are all conditioned to accept or avoid certain things regarding sexuality?
Definition
Fast Food Restaurants
Term
A little ______ goes a long way in building intimacy in a relationship.
Definition
respect
Term
_____ is a powerful force.
Definition
sex
Term
Emotional attachments that are too quick and intense can be characteristics of what?
Definition
addiction to sex and love
Term
What has been said to be the most sinister of all abuse?
Definition
Emotional abuse
Term
Few ___________ carry their behavior into the public.
Definition
emotional abusers (TRUE)
Term
Emotional abuse usually exists on its own and is not accompanied by other controlling behaviors.
Definition
FALSE
Term
Limiting a person’s freedom and mobility to control their environment falls into which of the following categories of emotional abuse?
Definition
Isolation
Term
Using degrading remarks, name calling, and insults to put a victim at a lower level than the abuser falls into which of the following categories of emotional abuse?
Definition
Put-Downs
Term
Being cold or aloof toward a partner in a way that makes them feel that their needs and feelings are unimportant falls into which of the following categories of emotional abuse?
Definition
Unresponsiveness
Term
______ is a powerful motivating force in individual lives and in relationships. It can inspire, excite, motivate, comfort, encourage, and arouse.
Definition
love
Term
What is the most central issue regarding abusive behavior?
Definition
power & control
Term
What is one of the most divisive ways to wear down a person’s sense of self and independence?
Definition
emotional abuse
Term
An abuser may never have to resort to ______ ______ if fear tactics and threats serve to get him what he wants.
Definition
Physical Violence
Term
The common bond that exists between children makes them a convenient avenue to use ______ behaviors.
Definition
controlling
Term
It is a common trait among abusers to ______ their destructive behavior.
Definition
downplay
Term
The idea that controlling the money is a “man’s job” comes from which form of control?
Definition
King of the Castle
Term
What is the ultimate form of power and control?
Definition
violence
Term
For every form of destructive behavior, there is a corresponding _______ behavior which, must be developed.
Definition
constructive
Term
Relationships fueled by _____ and ______ are no real relationship at all.
Definition
fear; abuse
Term
______ is a powerful means to building equality.
Definition
respect
Term
Who is responsible for your anger?
Definition
you alone
Term
There is clear evidence that ______ ______ in its varied forms contributes to crimes of all types.
Definition
Substance Abuse
Term
______ knows no boundaries among social, economic, or racial groups.
Definition
drugs
Term
The use of any substance may be to cover or mask deeper emotional ______ in you.
Definition
issues (TRUE)
Term
The use of any __________ probably will not lead to serious relational, family, and work problems.
Definition
substance (FALSE)
Term
Drug _______ can lead to legal problems, which may result in hospitalization or incarceration.
Definition
usage (TRUE)
Term
What has been called the drug of choice because it is quick, legal, and affordable?
Definition
alcohol
Term
Which of the following is not an outcome of punishment and is therefore an outcome of discipline?
Definition
instructs
Term
Which of the following is not an outcome of discipline and is therefore an outcome of punishment?
Definition
establishes fear
Term
As a parent, you posses power to ______ that child.
Definition
create
Term
Which of the following is not an example of denial?
Definition
Sure I hit her but at least I wasn’t in the face
Term
Which of the following is not an example of blame?
Definition
I only slapped her once
Term
Which of the following is not an example of minimization?
Definition
They had it in for me
Term
______ always focuses on the actions of another person or thing as the cause of the behavior.
Definition
blame
Term
______ often uses words which make the abuse sound less severe.
Definition
minimization
Term
What is the goal and creed of the Men Stopping Violence program?
Definition
No more victims!
Term
The process of change is _______, and likely in our case, a lifelong one requiring commitment ______.
Definition
ongoing; daily
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