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What does the term 'crisis' refer to, according to Webster's Dictionary?
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?
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?
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?
What is the result of positive intervention during and after a crisis?
What can be frustrating for service providers assisting battered women in crisis?
What can be frustrating for service providers assisting battered women in crisis?
According to James and Gilliland (2001), what is a crisis?
According to James and Gilliland (2001), what is a crisis?
What is a characteristic of a batterer in the initial stages of a relationship?
What is a characteristic of a batterer in the initial stages of a relationship?
What is the primary way a batterer seeks to control their partner?
What is the primary way a batterer seeks to control their partner?
What is a common behavior of a batterer in terms of relationships?
What is a common behavior of a batterer in terms of relationships?
What is an expectation of a batterer from their partner?
What is an expectation of a batterer from their partner?
How does a batterer often isolate their partner?
How does a batterer often isolate their partner?
What is a common phrase used by a batterer to manipulate their partner?
What is a common phrase used by a batterer to manipulate their partner?
What is a characteristic of an abusive person's behavior?
What is a characteristic of an abusive person's behavior?
What is a behavior of a batterer in terms of animals and children?
What is a behavior of a batterer in terms of animals and children?
What is a characteristic of a batterer's behavior in sexual relationships?
What is a characteristic of a batterer's behavior in sexual relationships?
What is a characteristic of a batterer's personality?
What is a characteristic of a batterer's personality?
What is a common reason why a battered woman may be angry and/or hysterical when the police arrive?
What is a common reason why a battered woman may be angry and/or hysterical when the police arrive?
What is a key difference in perception between a peace officer and a victim of domestic violence?
What is a key difference in perception between a peace officer and a victim of domestic violence?
According to the Revised Missouri Statute, what is included in the definition of 'abuse'?
According to the Revised Missouri Statute, what is included in the definition of 'abuse'?
What is 'coercion' in the context of domestic violence?
What is 'coercion' in the context of domestic violence?
What is the definition of 'family or household member' in Missouri Revised Statute?
What is the definition of 'family or household member' in Missouri Revised Statute?
Why do abusive relationships often continue for years?
Why do abusive relationships often continue for years?
What is 'harassment' in the context of domestic violence?
What is 'harassment' in the context of domestic violence?
Why may a battered woman not want to have the batterer arrested?
Why may a battered woman not want to have the batterer arrested?
What is the primary reason why a battered woman may call the police?
What is the primary reason why a battered woman may call the police?
What is a characteristic of abusive relationships?
What is a characteristic of abusive relationships?
What is the primary motivation behind an abuser's behavior of breaking or striking objects?
What is the primary motivation behind an abuser's behavior of breaking or striking objects?
Which of the following is a characteristic of abusive men?
Which of the following is a characteristic of abusive men?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of externalization of responsibility?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of externalization of responsibility?
What is the likelihood of a man battering his partner if he saw his father beat his mother as a child?
What is the likelihood of a man battering his partner if he saw his father beat his mother as a child?
What is the primary belief of a batterer about their partner?
What is the primary belief of a batterer about their partner?
What is the result of an abuser's use of violence?
What is the result of an abuser's use of violence?
What is the characteristic of an abuser who exhibits contradictory statements and behaviors?
What is the characteristic of an abuser who exhibits contradictory statements and behaviors?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of minimization?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of minimization?
What is the term for an abuser's belief in having special rights without responsibilities?
What is the term for an abuser's belief in having special rights without responsibilities?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of denying, minimizing, and blaming?
What is the result of an abuser's tactic of denying, minimizing, and blaming?
What theory is reinforced by the fact that not all men who witnessed or were abused as children batter their intimate partners?
What theory is reinforced by the fact that not all men who witnessed or were abused as children batter their intimate partners?
What is the extreme expression of the belief in male dominance over women?
What is the extreme expression of the belief in male dominance over women?
What is a common characteristic of batterers?
What is a common characteristic of batterers?
What percentage of men who batter their partners are classified as mentally ill?
What percentage of men who batter their partners are classified as mentally ill?
What is a common characteristic of victims of domestic violence?
What is a common characteristic of victims of domestic violence?
What is a result of traditional attitudes towards the family?
What is a result of traditional attitudes towards the family?
What is a common misconception about domestic violence?
What is a common misconception about domestic violence?
What is a common feeling experienced by victims of domestic violence?
What is a common feeling experienced by victims of domestic violence?
Why do some religious and cultural leaders advise women to stay in abusive relationships?
Why do some religious and cultural leaders advise women to stay in abusive relationships?
What is a reality about domestic violence?
What is a reality about domestic violence?
What is an example of emotional abuse?
What is an example of emotional abuse?
What is a type of economic abuse?
What is a type of economic abuse?
What is a characteristic of intimidation?
What is a characteristic of intimidation?
What is an example of sexual abuse?
What is an example of sexual abuse?
What is an example of using male privilege?
What is an example of using male privilege?
What is a type of threat that an abuser might make?
What is a type of threat that an abuser might make?
What is a common consequence for a battered woman if she tries to defend herself physically?
What is a common consequence for a battered woman if she tries to defend herself physically?
Why does the batterer try to limit the battered woman's communication with others?
Why does the batterer try to limit the battered woman's communication with others?
What is a common way that battered women may minimize the violence they experience?
What is a common way that battered women may minimize the violence they experience?
Why do battered women often believe they are responsible for the violence?
Why do battered women often believe they are responsible for the violence?
What is a common physical symptom of stress reactions in battered women?
What is a common physical symptom of stress reactions in battered women?
Why do battered women often believe that no one can help them?
Why do battered women often believe that no one can help them?
What is a common unrealistic belief that battered women may hold?
What is a common unrealistic belief that battered women may hold?
What is a common way that society reinforces the battered woman's belief that no one can help her?
What is a common way that society reinforces the battered woman's belief that no one can help her?
What is a common emotional response of battered women to the violence they experience?
What is a common emotional response of battered women to the violence they experience?
What is a common strategy that battered women use to try to control their environment?
What is a common strategy that battered women use to try to control their environment?
What is a common emotional effect of domestic violence on children?
What is a common emotional effect of domestic violence on children?
What is a physical symptom of stress experienced by children of battered women?
What is a physical symptom of stress experienced by children of battered women?
What is a behavioral impact of domestic violence on children?
What is a behavioral impact of domestic violence on children?
Why do investigators need to ask certain questions when investigating teenage runaways?
Why do investigators need to ask certain questions when investigating teenage runaways?
What is an example of emotional abuse?
What is an example of emotional abuse?
What is a characteristic of males who witness domestic violence as children?
What is a characteristic of males who witness domestic violence as children?
What is an element of physical abuse?
What is an element of physical abuse?
What is a function of the Power and Control Wheel?
What is a function of the Power and Control Wheel?
What is an example of sexual abuse?
What is an example of sexual abuse?
What is a common consequence of children witnessing domestic violence?
What is a common consequence of children witnessing domestic violence?
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.
