Ch 26: Survivors of Abuse Flashcards
what is aggressive behavior a product of
culture and social structure
a pattern of coercive control founded on and supported by physical and/or sexual violence or threat of violence of an intimate partner
battering
what percent of battered victims are women
85%
profile of victimizer
Low self-esteem Pathologically jealous “Dual personality” Limited coping ability Severe stress reactions Views spouse as a personal possession
what are the phases of battering
Phase I: Tension-building phase
Phase II: Acute battering incident
Phase III: Calm, loving, respite (honeymoon) phase
signs and symptoms of child abuse
Unexplained injuries
Child is frightened of adults.
Child reports injury by parent or caregiver.
Conflicting or unconvincing explanation for injuries
indicator of emotional abuse in children
lack of attachment to parent
Failure to provide the child with the hope, love, and support necessary for the development of a sound, healthy personality
emotional neglect
indicators of sexual abuse in children
Has difficulty walking or sitting
Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities
Reports nightmares or bedwetting
Experiences a sudden change in appetite
Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior
an act of aggression, not passion
rape
types of rape
Acquaintance rape
Marital rape
Statutory rape
victim responses to rape
Expressed response pattern
Controlled response pattern
Compounded rape reaction
Silent rape reaction
overwhelming desire to repeat the use of a particular drug to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort.
physiological dependence
need for increasing amounts to produce the desired effects.
physical dependence
the development of a reversible syndrome of symptoms following excessive use of a substance.
intoxication
