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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. In which types of relationships does domestic or intimate partner violence occur?
  1. marriages
  2. same-sex couples
  3. teen-aged couples
  4. all of the above
2. During which phase in the "cycle of violence" is a woman's life a greatest risk?
  1. Phase 1
  2. Phase 2
  3. Phase 3
  4. Phase 4
3. Which of the following is a myth commonly associated with domestic violence?
  1. family violence is confined to the lower socioeconomic groups
  2. excessive jealousy or possessiveness is a warning sign of domestic abuse
  3. sometimes women don't flee their abusers because they believe that an abusive father is better than no father at all
  4. police sometimes dissuade women from filing charges against their abusers
4. What happens during the "honeymoon" phase of the "cycle of violence"?
  1. the abuser sexually assaults the victim
  2. the victim reacts violently to her abuser
  3. the abuser apologizes and promises to stop the violent behavior
  4. the victim escapes her abuser
5. How does a jealous and possessive abuser prevent his or her victim from leaving?
  1. the abuser promises to improve
  2. the victim becomes convinced that everyone is out to get him or her
  3. the victim becomes trapped by isolation and lack of a support network
  4. the victim learns to appreciate being controlled and possessed

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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