Chapter 13 discusses some of the characteristics associated with a man who is abusive. According to this discussion,
a. men who are abusers are no more likely than non-abusive men to have a drinking problem.
b. men who are unemployed are no more likely than employed men to be abusive.
c. male abusers who are physically abusive are actually less likely to use verbal abuse.
d. male abusers tend to believe that the man should be the head of the family, and the woman should have less power in the family.
Question 2A man who abuses his partner is likely to
a. avoid the consumption of alcohol and other drugs.
b. blame himself for the violence.
c. feel entitled to hurt his partner.
d. be nontraditional, rather than gender-stereotyped.
Question 3The research on abused women shows that
a. they typically make adjustments in order to successfully avoid future abuse.
b. they typically experience physical injuries, but psychological problems are rare.
c. they typically maintain high self-esteem, despite the problems with the relationship.
d. the abuser may prevent a woman from seeking medical help for her injuries.
Question 4Suppose that you volunteer to work at a shelter for abused women. The women whom you meet in the shelter are likely to
a. be relatively calm, once they are removed from the abusive situation.
b. shows signs of depression and anxiety.
c. come from middle- and upper-class homes.
d. report that their husbands have nontraditional ideas about gender roles.
Question 5According to the estimates on the prevalence of abuse of women,
a. in comparison to women in the United States, women in Canada are much more likely to be beaten by their husbands.
b. according to most estimates, fewer than 8 of women in North America will experience abuse during their lifetime.
c. between about 30 and 55 of women who are seen in hospital emergency facilities in the United States have physical injuries associated with domestic violence.
d. partner abuse is primarily confined to North America.
Question 6The research on the abuse of women shows that
a. most women believe that they should not let others know that they are being abused.
b. about 10 of all women will experience relationship violence at some point in their lives.
c. pregnant women are much less likely than other women to experience physical or sexual abuse.
d. about 10 of women treated in hospital emergency rooms have injuries caused by relationship violence.
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