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Methods and Perspectives in VMIR MCQ

A causal link between correlated variables can be established if ________________.

The correlation is above 0.5

The criteria of time order and nonspuriousness are met

Research is retrospective and cross-sectional

Research is retrospective, cross-sectionals, and correlational

Answer

Correct Answer: The criteria of time order and nonspuriousness are met

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According to the authors, purely objective scientific analysis of society, particularly with relation to VMIR, _______________________.

Is not always truly possible; however, researchers should be careful not to let advocacy commitments lead to poor scholarship

Is the gold standard in terms of VMIR research

Is absolutely necessary in order to do empirically valid research

Should come second to advocacy efforts

Answer

Correct Answer: Is not always truly possible; however, researchers should be careful not to let advocacy commitments lead to poor scholarship

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The main difference between the NCVS and the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) is which of the following?

The NCVS asks professionals about their perceived estimates of VMIR, while NISVS asks victims about their experience.

The NISVS is based off of official reports of VMIR, while NCVS is based off of self-reports.

The NISVS is a conscious effort to avoid preconceptions about VMIR crimes, whereas the NCVS is a crime survey, and therefore responses are based on participants’ conception of what is or is not a crime.

The NCVS does not ask about sex crimes, and the NISVS only asks about sex crimes.

Answer

Correct Answer: The NISVS is a conscious effort to avoid preconceptions about VMIR crimes, whereas the NCVS is a crime survey, and therefore responses are based on participants’ conception of what is or is not a crime.

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The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is _____________________.

Similar to the Uniform Crime Report data

A semiannual victim survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice

A survey estimating victimization rates based off of experience of professionals working in human services fields

Cannot account for VMIR that is not reported to official sources such as police

Answer

Correct Answer: A semiannual victim survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice

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Which of the following statements IS true about the National Incidence Studies?

These are surveys of professionals who are mandated to report cases of child maltreatment to CPS and provide estimates of the incidence of child maltreatment.

NIS does not take into consideration professional mandated reporters.

The survey is based solely on self-report dat

This dataset is published yearly.

Answer

Correct Answer: These are surveys of professionals who are mandated to report cases of child maltreatment to CPS and provide estimates of the incidence of child maltreatment.

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The national Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) is ________________.

A federally sponsored data collection system based on data from all 50 states CPS programs

Is the only data collection available for Child Abuse and Neglect

Does NOT provide information on the relationship of the perpetrator to the victim

Includes anonymous self-report data

Answer

Correct Answer: A federally sponsored data collection system based on data from all 50 states CPS programs

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Which of the following is NOT true of the Uniform Crime Report?

The UCR is a nationwide effort by the FBI to collect and report crimes, number of arrests, and persons arreste

These are official statistics published annually.

VMIR is often not reported as crime, and thus the UCR is of limited value to the study of VMIR.

The UCR is the most accurate estimate of VMIR crimes available.

Answer

Correct Answer: The UCR is the most accurate estimate of VMIR crimes available.

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Level II of the funnel metaphor described by the authors refers to which of the following?

The actual number of cases of VMIR

The number of cases disclosed to anyone including family members and friends

The number of convictions against VMIR perpetrators

The number of cases that are reported to official agents of social control

Answer

Correct Answer: The number of cases that are reported to official agents of social control

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Victimization rates of intimate partner violence, adult sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and child physical abuse since the early 1990s have ___________.

Increased dramatically

Stayed the same

Gone down

Increased slightly

Answer

Correct Answer: Gone down

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Deterrence theory refers to what concept?

The certainty and severity of formal legal punishment

Peter Bergman’s informal mechanism of social control

Weak social bonds

Stranger’s reactions to violations of social norms

Answer

Correct Answer: The certainty and severity of formal legal punishment

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Which of the following is an example of Peter Berger’s inner ring, or informal mechanism of social control?

Child Protective Services

The U.S. Criminal Justice System

Colleague reaction to a violation of social norms

Adult protective services

Answer

Correct Answer: Colleague reaction to a violation of social norms

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Which of the following is an example of Peter Berger’s outer ring, or formal mechanism of social control?

The family patriarch

An employer or supervisor

Family shame

Child Protective Services

Answer

Correct Answer: Child Protective Services

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Sociologists define social control as which of the following?

Efforts of institutions to incarcerate perpetrators of VMIR

Efforts to limit the amount of VMIR taking place in society

The collective efforts of a society to ensure conformity and prevent deviance

The state sanctions that deem VMIR unacceptable and punishable

Answer

Correct Answer: The collective efforts of a society to ensure conformity and prevent deviance

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The authors explore this “it just happens” argument in order to underscore ___________.

The common misconceptions of VMIR

The broad cultural acceptance that makes VMIR more likely to occur

Legitimate reasons behind VMIR

The fact that sometimes maltreatment is appropriate and acceptable

Answer

Correct Answer: The broad cultural acceptance that makes VMIR more likely to occur

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The authors explain the “it just happens” argument as troubling because ____________.

This argument is not acceptable outside of intimate relationships

It lacks theoretical grounding

The argument only applies to child abuse

The argument lacks any empirical or anecdotal evidence

Answer

Correct Answer: This argument is not acceptable outside of intimate relationships

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