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The dynamics of same-sex domestic violence are similar to those of opposite-sex domestic violence in many respects.Which of the following statements is true?


A) The cause is cyclical, escalates over time, and maintains a commonality in characteristics of batterers.
B) When the law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents involving heterosexual and same-sex couples is compared, it is noted that the couples receive different treatment.
C) Same-sex victims do not receive any protection from their abuser.
D) Same-sex victims are always afforded the same protection as heterosexuals.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Studies have shown that the ties between and violence are unmistakable and that this type of behavior is a predictor of abusive or violent behavior.


A) property crimes
B) abuse or cruelty to animals
C) internecine rivalry
D) fraud and embezzlement

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Self-neglect is a form of elder abuse in many states.

A) True
B) False

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Describe some of the special challenges in investigating assaults.

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Special challenges in assault investigat...

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Historically, officers are more likely to be assaulted while responding to what type of calls?


A) robbery
B) domestic violence
C) elder abuse
D) homicide

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Simple assault must involve the commission of a(n) _______________ act toward carrying out the intention.

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The type of weapon used most frequently in domestic violence cases is:


A) a firearm.
B) furniture.
C) a blunt object.
D) a knife or sharp object.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The term in loco parentis refers to the fact that:


A) one form of domestic violence is when parents abuse their children.
B) some abusers are victims of abuse at the hands of their own parents.
C) teachers, in some states, are allowed to use force to maintain discipline.
D) teachers are not allowed to discipline children in their care.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Physical evidence that indicates the severity of an assault may include which of the following?


A) crying
B) overturned furniture
C) the mental state of the victim
D) the mental state of the offender

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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An unlawful attack by one person on another in order to inflict severe bodily injury and which often involves use of a dangerous weapon and is a felony is called:


A) aggravated assault.
B) mayhem.
C) attempted murder.
D) assault with a deadly weapon.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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