Feeling that one has no control over one's life refers to what component of Battered Woman Syndrome?
A. Lowered self-esteem.
B. Diminished alternatives.
C. Impaired Functioning.
D. Learned helplessness.
What is NOT a myth about battered women?
A. White women are battered more frequently than minority women.
B. Religious beliefs will prevent battering.
C. Drinking causes battering behavior.
D. Long-standing battering relationships can change for the better..
Which of the following is NOT included as a phase in the cycle of abuse?
A. Contrite phase
B. Acute battering incident
C. Apathetic phase
D. Tension-building phase
Which of the following is NOT included as a component of the battered woman syndrome?
A. Learned helplessness
B. Lowered self esteem
C. Lowered level of vigilance
D. Anger/rage
If we combine several estimates, what percent of women will be abused by their husbands or lovers at some point in their lives?
A. 10
B. 22
C. 54
D. 63
A better predictor of suicidal behavior than depression is
A. helplessness.
B. hopelessness.
C. hostility.
D. negative self-evaluation.
The rate with which an event occurs in the population at large is called the
A. base rate.
B. statistical rate.
C. clinical rate.
D. zero rate.
Which of the following is NOT one of Belsky's ecological risk factors for child abuse?
A. Ontogenic level
B. Phylogenic level
C. Microsystem level
D. Cultural level
Attempting to prevent child abuse before it occurs is known as
A. primary prevention.
B. secondary prevention.
C. tertiary prevention.
D. quarterly prevention.
What is NOT a critical item included in the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment Guide (SARA)?
A. Employment problems
B. Psychotic or manic symptoms
C. Adherence to traditional sex-roles
D. Substance abuse
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