Abusiveness in families tends to repeat itself in future generations. The cycle reoccurs when the abused individual leaves their family for another and becomes the abuser. There are many traits to an abusive personality. Which of the following would not be a characteristic?
Answer(s): D
Empowerment is achieved through assertiveness rather than aggression or manipulation. A person who is abusing someone seeks power through aggressive or manipulative means.
Psychologically abusive individuals are more likely to also physically abuse by 95%. It frequently occurs concurrently with or prior to sexual or physical abuse. Psychological abuse is defined as explicit and malicious nonphysical acts against whom?
Psychological abuse has been proven to cause long-term mental health problems to its victims. Examples of this abuse include: damaging a victim's property, threatening harm or death, denying victim economic support, and preventing the victim from eating, sleeping or leaving.
Bethany seeks the help of a clinical social worker and is soon diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client wants to know how she developed this psychiatric disorder and what she can do to alleviate the symptoms. The social worker brings in some of Bethany's family members to get background information. It is soon discovered that prior studies done on schizophrenia were correct in their findings. A high degree of influence relies on what?
Answer(s): C
Schizophrenia is one of the most highly studied psychiatric illnesses by scientists. The genetic influence or heredity, accounts for 80% of all diagnosed cases. Environmental influence has not been found relevant and there is no difference in gender.
Sarah has been assessed as having a bond with her infant of 6 months old. The mother is eager to give her daughter care and a nurturing environment. However, it appears that Sarah does not hold an attachment to the child. What is missing from the relationship?
Answer(s): B
Attachment means that there is a bond or connection with the person. With the parent -child relationship, it involves a long-term tie to the individual that cannot be replaced by another. When attachment is not established, emotional distress and personality disturbance can occur.
Erik Erikson's Eight Stages of Development demonstrate the emotional process an individual follows throughout life. In what stage does a person learn to cooperate with others, lead as well as follow, or to continue depending on adults?
During the Initiative vs. Guilt stage, children learn to use their imagination through active play. Guilt is obvious if the child is fearful, leading to restrictions in their play skills. This occurs during the early pre-school years.
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