Week 3: Readings Flashcards
What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?
Abuse or violence occurring between intimate partners, regardless of gender or marital status.
What does the biological perspective emphasize in relation to IPV?
The role of genetic, neurological, and physiological factors in influencing aggressive behaviour.
What is a significant biological factor associated with impaired impulse control in IPV perpetrators?
Head injuries.
Evidence suggests that head injuries may impair impulse control, leading to agressive behavuour
What neurotransmitter is linked to increased aggression when levels are lower?
Serotonin.
What percentage of aggression variance is attributed to genetic factors according to twin studies?
15–25%.
True or False: Personality disorders are rarely associated with IPV perpetrators.
False.
What psychological condition is most commonly linked to IPV perpetrators?
Borderline personality disorder.
Fill in the blank: Low self-esteem may drive violent partners to perpetrate IPV as a coping mechanism for feelings of _______.
inferiority.
What does attachment theory suggest about IPV?
IPV may result from disturbed relational patterns formed in early life.
How are anger and hostility related to IPV?
They are significant predictors of IPV.
What is a limitation of the biological explanations for IPV?
They fail to consider societal and cultural factors.
What is the relationship between substance abuse and IPV?
A complex, possibly reciprocal relationship.
What interdisciplinary approach is recommended for understanding IPV?
Integrating biological, psychological, social, and ecological factors.
What is a critique of existing studies on IPV?
Sample bias, often focusing on court-referred individuals.
True or False: IPV is a global issue affecting all cultures and demographics.
True.
What key role do societal and cultural factors play in IPV dynamics?
Shaping IPV through structural inequalities and gender norms.
What do the authors advocate for in terms of future research on IPV?
Longitudinal studies and diverse populations.
What is the role of communication skills in IPV?
Deficiencies are common in IPV perpetrators.
Fill in the blank: The article highlights how IPV has transitioned from terms like ‘wife beating’ to _______.
intimate partner violence.
What is the significance of head injuries in the biological explanation of IPV?
They can impair impulse control and increase aggression.
How does serotonin influence aggression?
Higher levels are linked to reduced aggression.
What therapies may help mitigate IPV according to the findings?
Therapies addressing attachment issues, anger management, and communication skills.
What is a suggested practical application for addressing biological factors in IPV?
Advances in genetic research and treatment for brain injuries.
What does Daryl J. Bem’s Exotic Becomes Erotic (EBE) theory propose?
A developmental framework for understanding the emergence of sexual orientation
The theory integrates biological, psychological, and cultural factors.