QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULLY
VERIFIED
●● Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and
the battered women's movement?
A. suffragist movement in the US and Britain
B. efforts to abolish slavery in the US in the 1800s
C. the medical profession's treatment of women in the 1800s
D. societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.
Answer: C
●● Which of these was the most responsible for creation of the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in 1978?
A. the US Commission on Civil Rights
B. the federal Office on Domestic Violence
C. formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
D. new legislation increasing penalties for domestic violence and abuse.
Answer: A
●● How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their
children?
A. 5-10 %
, B. 15-25 %
C. over 50%
D. over 85%. Answer: C
●● Which statement most accurately describes the tension-building
stage of the cycle of violence?
A. abusers often become nurturing and contrite after a violent episode
B. victims often become compliant and nurturing to avoid another
episode
C. batterers often appear calm and apologetic about past violent episodes
D. victims and batterers often promise each other that they will change
their behavior. Answer: B
●● Which form of abuse is occurring when an abuser buys himself a
luxury car while refusing to allow his wife and children to receive
needed medical or dental care?
A. intimidation
B. isolation
C. blaming
D. neglect. Answer: D
●● Which of these most accurately describes behavior in which an
abuser refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job?
A. social abuse