chapter 21: Child, Partner & Elder Violence

Question 1

what statement is true about abuse?

Answer 1

women face intimate partner abuse more often than men

Question 2

Which family characteristic is considered a high risk factor for
childhood sexual abuse?

Answer 2

parents were abused

Question 3

Tension-building phase

Answer 3

the initial stage in the cycle of violence, commonly observed in abusive relationships.

Question 4

Serious battering phase

Answer 4

second stage of violence where actual physical violence occurs.

Question 5

Honeymoon phase

Answer 5

stage in the cycle of domestic violence that occurs after an abusive incident. During this phase, the abuser exhibits seemingly loving and remorseful behavior in an attempt to reconcile with the victim and prevent them from leaving the relationship

Question 6

Escalation phase

Answer 6

a critical period where abusive behaviors intensify, often leading to severe consequences for victims.