Physical altercations

Susan was raised in a home where she witnessed regular physical altercations between her parents. As a result of the instability in her home and her lack of positive role models, Susan developed high attachment anxiety and serious difficulty managing her anger. These qualities indicate that Susan has a high level of _____________ risk factors for partner violence.

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impelling risk factors

instigating risk factors

situational risk factors

relational risk factors

disinhibiting risk factors

According to the dyadic perspective (Bartholomew, Cobb, & Dutton, 2012), when is partner violence most likely to occur?

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When the partners reciprocate hostile behavior leading to escalation.

All of the answers are correct

When the relationship becomes conflictual and distressed.

When both members of a couple bring vulnerabilities for aggression to their relationship.

When he and his wife Lijuan argue, the situation often results in Ken-Zhi berating and striking his wife. According to Ken-Zhi this is how most arguments between his parents ended while he was growing up. Based on the text, which of the following perspectives best represents Ken-Zhi’s aggression toward his partner?

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Familial perspective on aggression.

Sociocultural perspective on aggression.

Interpersonal perspective on aggression.

Intraindividual perspective on aggression.

Sociopersonal perspective on aggression.

Sally and Manuel are in couple’s therapy working on conflict around Sally returning to work after maternity leave. Sally is upset about returning to work and Manuel is angry at her for being so upset. To successfully intervene, a traditional behaviour couple’s therapist would use the technique of ______________.

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Behaviour exchange

Communication training

Reformulation

Blamer softening

Acceptance