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The concept of psychological self-defense
 
  A. is not accepted by 31 states.
  B. remains untested in the courts.
  C. is not received well by juries.
  D. has been criticized for excusing' harmful behavior.



Which of the following is NOT a typical role for the forensic psychologist when a woman is charged with the murder of her spouse or lover?
 
  A. Assessment of effects of battering received by defendant
  B. Testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution
  C. Testifying as an expert witness for the defense
  D. Evaluator of myths about family violence



When self-defense is used as a defense, what is the key requirement by the courts for its justification?
 
  A. The person is in imminent danger of injury or death.
  B. The person has temporarily lost the distinction between right and wrong.
  C. The person is mentally incompetent.
  D. The person is caught up in irresistible impulse.



Which of the following has been offered by experts as an explanation of the question why some women kill their batterers and others do not?
 
  A. Those who kill are more able to perceive the imminent danger.
  B. Those who kill have been subjected to more severe abuse.
  C. Those who kill have fewer resources by which to cope with the abuse.
  D. All of the above



Most of the women in prison for murder convictions are
 
  A. abuse victims.
  B. rape victims.
  C. drug addicts.
  D. single.



The _______ phase is one in which the batterer uses promises and gifts to convince the battered woman that he will not hurt her again
 
  A. hypervigilant
  B. contrite
  C. tension-releasing
  D. acute



If a batterer controls when and when not his partner can drive, he is displaying what category of psychological abuse?
 
  A. Intimidation
  B. Economic/resource abuse
  C. Isolation
  D. Minimization/denial



An instrument used to assess the content of abuse received by an alleged battered woman is the
 
  A. Power and Control Wheel.
  B. Spousal Assault Risk Assessment.
  C. MMPI.
  D. Abusive Behavior Observation Checklist.



Based on interviews, what portion of battering incidents reflected the cycle of violence?
 
  A. 20
  B. Half
  C. 2/3
  D. 85



Of 400 battered women interviewed by Lenore Walker, what percent felt they could or would be killed at some point?
 
  A. 16
  B. 33
  C. 55
  D. 85
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