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ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent?-correct-answer-being
forced to witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement?-correct-answer-the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence in 1978?-correct-answer-The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?-
correct-answer-Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become
what?-correct-answer-compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
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When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or
children to recieve needed medical or dental care, the abuser is being?-correct-
answer-neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser?-correct-
answer-refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is?-correct-answer-most likely to be among
the effects of domestic violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what?-correct-
answer-justify their behavior
What are some core values of the Domestic Violence Movement?-correct-answer-
violence is an unacceptable way to problem solve or to placate individual
differences, each individual is responsible for his or her own behavior, the worth
and dignity of every individual is to be respected, every effort should be made to
remove the oppression of marginalized groups and to end all abuses of power
ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent?-correct-answer-being
forced to witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement?-correct-answer-the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence in 1978?-correct-answer-The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?-
correct-answer-Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become
what?-correct-answer-compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
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When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or
children to recieve needed medical or dental care, the abuser is being?-correct-
answer-neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser?-correct-
answer-refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is?-correct-answer-most likely to be among
the effects of domestic violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what?-correct-
answer-justify their behavior
What are some core values of the Domestic Violence Movement?-correct-answer-
violence is an unacceptable way to problem solve or to placate individual
differences, each individual is responsible for his or her own behavior, the worth
and dignity of every individual is to be respected, every effort should be made to
remove the oppression of marginalized groups and to end all abuses of power
