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2.1 - Theories Flashcards

1
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These theories of family violence identify the broad cultural and structural factors that make families prone to violence.

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Macrotheory

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In theories there are 4 Cherished Cultural Standards. They are: (MMWM)

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Men have more authority
Male aggressiveness correlates w/ male identity
Wife/mother is preferred status for women
Male domination & orientation of justice system

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3
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4 Principal Perspectives of Feminist theory

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Gender & power
Historical importance of family as social institution
Importance of validating women’s experiences
Use of FV findings to help women

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4
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Feminist theory is primarily focused on…

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Male to Female violence

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5
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T/F Feminist theory & research has specifically addressed child abuse or same sex aggression

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FALSE

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6
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In Feminist research, child sexual abuse research focuses primarily on…

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Female Victims

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7
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These variables link family violence to socially defined classifications

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Social-Structural Variables

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8
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SSV include: (GIMPS)

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Income
Minority Status
Gender
Stressors
Power imbalances
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9
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According to this theory, intensifying the given consequences for an antisocial behaviour should lessen its frequency.

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Deterrence Theory

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10
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This is a BIG example of deterrence theory.

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Spanking

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11
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Theories that address individual proclivities towards aggression.

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Microtheories

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12
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Microtheories include:

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Learning
Individual interpersonal differences
Interpersonal Interaction theories

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13
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These focus on the importance of childhood socialization.

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Socialization & Learning Theories

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14
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SLT believe that aggressive behaviour is…

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Learned

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15
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Modelling of parental behaviours leads to cognitions that….

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Justify violent behaviour

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16
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Aggression can be learned through __________

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Modelling

17
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In SLT violence is perpetrated from…

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One generation to the next

18
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____________ _____________ concerns changes that takes place in individuals as a result of violent experience. Woof!

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Classical Conditioning

19
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T/F Fear can be classically conditioned

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TRUE

20
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_______________ ______________ involves the individuals understanding of the relationship between their actions and the consequences.

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Operant Conditioning

21
Q

Victims are often part of a conditioning process with perps. How so?

A

Violence coerces compliance
Compliance reinforces behaviour
When behaviour goes unpunished it escalates

22
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Individual difference theories include (PPPM)

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  • Psychopathology
    • Psychological Traits
    • Psychobiological Mechanisms
    • Mental Illness Models
23
Q

Offenders with what traits may seek out children as sexual partners rather than adults.

A 
Vulnerability
Dependency
Inadequacy
Loneliness
Cognitive Disorders
24
Q

There are typical psychological traits in assaultive partners & parents. (LAPHE)

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Low self esteem
Anger
Hostility
Emotional Dependency
Poor problem solving skills
25
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T/F Psychobiological bases exists for family violence.

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TRUE

26
Q

T/F Physical child abusers exhibit hyper-responsive physiological activity with both positive & negative child stimuli

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TRUE

27
Q

Child abusers have a ___________ tolerance for proximity to children.

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Diminished

28
Q

There are links between levels of ________ and aggression.

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Testosterone

29
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T/F There are no genetic bases for antisocial personality disorder, aggression & alcoholism.

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FALSE - Genetic Bases

30
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This theory believes that family violence is a product of interactions between individuals in specific relationships.

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Interpersonal Interaction Theories

31
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IIT believes that violence is not the result of behaviour of only…

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One Person

-Both parties contribute to violence

32
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Contributing factors in IIT- (3 McD)

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Marital dysfunction
Communication deficits
Dyadic stress

33
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The ________ ________ of the parent-child relationship contributes to the potential for aggression.

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Reciprocal Nature

34
Q

IIT concludes that abuse and neglect occurs when the…

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Behaviour problems of parent interact with problem child

35
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T/F Disturbed patterns of attachment are a key point of IIT.

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TRUE

36
Q

Cost benefit POV?

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Social exchange theory

37
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Symbolic communication & construction of meaning.

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Symbolic interactionism

38
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Regular behaviour may increase risk for victimization

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Routine activities theory

39
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Theories that integrate several uni-dimensional theories..

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Multidimensional Theories

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