Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Which of the following statements about domestic violence is NOT
true? -
correct answer ✅Abusers have an anger management or impulse
control problem.
Congress passed the Domestic Violence Act in _____. -
correct answer ✅1978
Which of the following statements are TRUE? -
correct answer ✅C and D
Domestic abuse victims can be any age, any gender, any sexual
orientation or identity, or in any type of relationship.
Domestic violence can occur in a variety of forms, including physical
violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and psychological abuse.
Which of the following statements is NOT true? -
correct answer ✅Sexual abuse can only occur when there has not
been a prior consensual sexual relationship.
Approximately one-third of men and women have experienced
intimate partner violence during their lifetime. -
correct answer ✅True
, CEU - Domestic Violence Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The annual cost of intimate partner violence is estimated at _____.
-
correct answer ✅9.3 billion
During the _____ of the abuse cycle, the abuser begins to exert
power and control over the victim and will often set "rules" for
their partner and threaten consequences if the rules are broken. -
correct answer ✅The tension-building phase
The _____ is characterized by explosive outbursts of abuse, which
are often physical in nature, as the perpetrator attempts to reassert
control and dominance over the victim. -
correct answer ✅The violent episode phase
During the _____, the abuse may offer apologies, express feelings
of remorse for their actions, promise to end the violence, and even
shower the victim with gestures of love and affection. -
correct answer ✅The reconciliation phase
Which of the following statements is NOT true? -
correct answer ✅There is normally a decrease in domestic
violence calls during the summer months.