Defining Crisis and its Perception
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What does the term 'crisis' refer to, according to Webster's Dictionary?

  • A permanent situation
  • A crucial or decisive point or situation (correct)
  • A minor problem
  • A non-serious event

    • Why might crisis responders discount the validity of other people's reactions to crisis?

  • Because the responders are biased
  • Because the responders are not trained
  • Because the responders have no experience
  • Because they respond regularly to crisis situations (correct)

    • What is a common way that battered women may react in a crisis situation?

  • By making quick decisions
  • By being aggressive
  • By being passive and submissive (correct)
  • By being overly emotional

    • What is the result of positive intervention during and after a crisis?

    <p>The person is more likely to follow through with all of her safety plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be frustrating for service providers assisting battered women in crisis?

    <p>When the woman has trouble remembering details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to James and Gilliland (2001), what is a crisis?

    <p>A perception or experience of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the person's current resources and coping mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a batterer in the initial stages of a relationship?

    <p>Equating jealousy with love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way a batterer seeks to control their partner?

    <p>By controlling finances and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior of a batterer in terms of relationships?

    <p>Pressuring the victim to commit to the relationship quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an expectation of a batterer from their partner?

    <p>That the partner will meet all of their needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a batterer often isolate their partner?

    <p>By accusing their friends and family of being trouble makers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common phrase used by a batterer to manipulate their partner?

    <p>You're hurting me by not doing what I want</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an abusive person's behavior?

    <p>Being easily insulted and perceiving setbacks as personal attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a behavior of a batterer in terms of animals and children?

    <p>Punishing them brutally or being insensitive to their pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a batterer's behavior in sexual relationships?

    <p>Using force or coercion to get what they want</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a batterer's personality?

    <p>Having a dual personality, with explosive behavior and moodiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason why a battered woman may be angry and/or hysterical when the police arrive?

    <p>She is angry because she feels the police will not take her side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference in perception between a peace officer and a victim of domestic violence?

    <p>People who have never experienced abuse often find it difficult to imagine why victims don't leave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Revised Missouri Statute, what is included in the definition of 'abuse'?

    <p>Assault, battery, coercion, harassment, and sexual assault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'coercion' in the context of domestic violence?

    <p>Compelling another by force or threat of force to engage in conduct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'family or household member' in Missouri Revised Statute?

    <p>Spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do abusive relationships often continue for years?

    <p>Because love and intimacy precede the abuse, making it difficult to break away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'harassment' in the context of domestic violence?

    <p>Engaging in a purposeful or knowing course of conduct that alarms or causes distress to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may a battered woman not want to have the batterer arrested?

    <p>She knows he will probably be back and does not want to make him angrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why a battered woman may call the police?

    <p>To end the violent episode, not to have the batterer arrested.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of abusive relationships?

    <p>They are not violent all the time, with periods of intimacy and abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind an abuser's behavior of breaking or striking objects?

    <p>To terrorize the victim into submission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of abusive men?

    <p>Entitlement and selfishness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an abuser's tactic of externalization of responsibility?

    <p>The victim is blamed for the abuser's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of a man battering his partner if he saw his father beat his mother as a child?

    <p>700 times more likely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary belief of a batterer about their partner?

    <p>Their partner is obligated to obey them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an abuser's use of violence?

    <p>The victim becomes more submissive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of an abuser who exhibits contradictory statements and behaviors?

    <p>Inconsistency and deceit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an abuser's tactic of minimization?

    <p>The victim feels belittled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an abuser's belief in having special rights without responsibilities?

    <p>Entitlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an abuser's tactic of denying, minimizing, and blaming?

    <p>The victim feels confused and uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory is reinforced by the fact that not all men who witnessed or were abused as children batter their intimate partners?

    <p>Battering is a learned behavioral choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the extreme expression of the belief in male dominance over women?

    <p>Battering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of batterers?

    <p>Personality disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of men who batter their partners are classified as mentally ill?

    <p>3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of victims of domestic violence?

    <p>Low self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of traditional attitudes towards the family?

    <p>Low self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about domestic violence?

    <p>Men abuse their partners because they are not good enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feeling experienced by victims of domestic violence?

    <p>Guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some religious and cultural leaders advise women to stay in abusive relationships?

    <p>Because they want to save the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reality about domestic violence?

    <p>It is a result of the batterer's choice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of emotional abuse?

    <p>Calling her names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of economic abuse?

    <p>Trying to keep her from getting or keeping a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of intimidation?

    <p>Using looks, actions, gestures, loud voice, smashing things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of sexual abuse?

    <p>Making her do sexual things against her will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of using male privilege?

    <p>Treating her like a servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of threat that an abuser might make?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence for a battered woman if she tries to defend herself physically?

    <p>She rarely wins the physical fight and there are usually consequences for her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the batterer try to limit the battered woman's communication with others?

    <p>To make her more dependent on him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way that battered women may minimize the violence they experience?

    <p>By downplaying the severity of the violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do battered women often believe they are responsible for the violence?

    <p>Because the batterer tells them they are responsible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical symptom of stress reactions in battered women?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do battered women often believe that no one can help them?

    <p>Because they believe the batterer is all powerful and can fool anyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common unrealistic belief that battered women may hold?

    <p>That they can stop the violence by finding the 'real cause'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way that society reinforces the battered woman's belief that no one can help her?

    <p>By blaming her for the violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common emotional response of battered women to the violence they experience?

    <p>Depression and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common strategy that battered women use to try to control their environment?

    <p>Trying to control every aspect of their environment to avoid triggering the batterer's violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common emotional effect of domestic violence on children?

    <p>Taking responsibility for the abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical symptom of stress experienced by children of battered women?

    <p>Headaches and stomachaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a behavioral impact of domestic violence on children?

    <p>Becoming more aggressive and angry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do investigators need to ask certain questions when investigating teenage runaways?

    <p>To determine if the runaway is a victim of domestic violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of emotional abuse?

    <p>Ridiculing partner's beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of males who witness domestic violence as children?

    <p>They are more likely to become abusers as adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an element of physical abuse?

    <p>Pushing or shoving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of the Power and Control Wheel?

    <p>To represent the batterer's need for power and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of sexual abuse?

    <p>Treating partner as a sexual object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of children witnessing domestic violence?

    <p>They experience stress-related physical ailments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Crisis

    • A crisis is a crucial or decisive point or situation that exceeds a person's current resources and coping mechanisms.
    • A crisis is a perception or experience of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds a person's current resources and coping mechanisms.

    Crisis Response by Victims of Domestic Violence

    • Two common crisis responses by victims of domestic violence:
      • Passive/submission: feeling incapable of making decisions, appearing disoriented and scattered, and experiencing trouble remembering details.
      • Anger/rebellion: being very angry and/or hysterical, yelling, swearing, and blaming the police officers who respond.

    Domestic Violence

    • Definition: abuse or stalking by a family or household member.
    • Includes acts, attempts, or threats of:
      • Assault
      • Battery
      • Coercion
      • Harassment
      • Sexual assault
      • Unlawful imprisonment

    Characteristics of a Batterer

    • Jealousy and control
    • Unrealistic expectations
    • Quick involvement
    • Isolation
    • Blaming others for problems and feelings
    • Hypersensitivity
    • Cruelty to animals or children
    • "Playful" use of force in sex
    • Verbal abuse
    • Rigid sex roles
    • Dual personality
    • Past battering
    • Threats of violence
    • Breaking or striking objects
    • Force during arguments
    • Entitlement
    • Selfishness and self-centeredness
    • Superiority
    • Possessiveness
    • Confusing love and abuse
    • Manipulativeness
    • Contradictory statements and behaviors
    • Externalization of responsibility
    • Denial, minimization, and victim blaming

    Causes of Battering

    • Power and control
    • Learned behavioral choice
    • Cultural belief in male superiority
    • Personality disorders

    Characteristics of Victims

    • Low self-esteem
    • Traditional attitudes
    • Religious and cultural beliefs
    • Guilt
    • Dependent behavior
    • Minimization
    • Feeling responsible for punishment
    • Stress reactions
    • Believing no one can help### Tactics of Domestic Abusers
    • Abusers use various tactics to control and manipulate their victims, including threats to take children, get them fired, and making them feel like no one will believe them.
    • They may also use emotional manipulation, making their victims feel guilty, anxious, and responsible for the abuse.

    Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

    • Children of battered women often take responsibility for the abuse, feeling guilty for not being able to stop it.
    • They may experience constant anxiety, fear of abandonment, and stress-related illnesses.
    • Behavioral impacts include aggression, anger, and difficulty controlling their behavior, or becoming passive and withdrawn.
    • Boys who witness domestic violence are more likely to become abusers as adults.

    Emotional Abuse

    • Elements of emotional abuse include:
      • Ignoring partner's feelings
      • Ridiculing or insulting partner's beliefs
      • Withholding approval or affection
      • Criticizing or insulting partner
      • Humiliating partner in public or private
      • Refusing to socialize with partner
      • Threatening to leave or hurt partner's family and friends

    Physical Abuse

    • Elements of physical abuse include:
      • Pushing, shoving, or restraining partner
      • Slapping, biting, kicking, or choking partner
      • Hitting or punching partner
      • Throwing objects at partner
      • Locking partner in or out of the house
      • Abandoning partner in a dangerous place
      • Refusing to aid a sick partner

    Sexual Abuse

    • Elements of sexual abuse include:
      • Treating partner as a sex object
      • Forcing partner to dress in a sexual way
      • Minimizing partner's feelings about sex
      • Criticizing partner's sexual performance
      • Withholding sex or affection as punishment
      • Forcing partner to strip or engage in unwanted sexual acts
      • Committing sadistic sexual acts

    Power and Control Wheel

    • The center of the wheel represents the batterer's need for power and control.
    • The spokes of the wheel represent various forms of abuse, including:
      • Isolation
      • Emotional abuse
      • Economic abuse
      • Sexual abuse
      • Physical abuse
    • The outside ring represents the physical abuse and threats used to enforce control.

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    This quiz explores the concept of crisis, its definition, and how it's perceived by individuals and those around them. It covers the idea that crisis is a personal experience and may not be universally acknowledged.

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