Name: ______________________________________
SW 427 /Schultz/Fall 2021 Midterm Exam
Part I: Matching (2 points each)
Write the letter and the co
ect term next to the co
esponding definition.
Terms:
A. False reporting theory K. Primary prevention
B. Trauma-informed services L. Risk reduction
C. Abusive Behaviors Wheel M. Historical trauma
D. Repair play N. Affirmative consent
E. Miscommunication theory O. Parasympathetic nervous system
F. Power and Control Wheel P. Talking circles
G. Sympathetic nervous system Q. Consciousness-raising
H. Neutralizing play R. Sexual falsification
I. Reproductive coercion S. Lifetime trauma incidence
J. Criminal justice-informed services T. Reproductive gaslighting
1. In play therapy, children who have experienced trauma may engage in this repetitive play
that works to increase the child’s feelings of control over their environment and can help
them feel safe.
________
2. A variety of tactics used by an abusive partner to force pregnancy on an intimate partner, or
other interference with sexual health decision making.
_______
3. This is the collective, cumulative emotional wounding across generations resulting from
cataclysmic events.
__________
4. This concept moves beyond “no means no” to “yes means yes”.
__________
5. Examples of this approach are self-defense classes and the creation of undergarments that
cannot be removed without the user’s combination code.
_______
6. This body system is responsible for calming the body, resting and digesting, and helping the
ody relax.
_______
7. These resources for survivors go beyond immediate crisis-based needs to focus on in-depth
healing, empowerment and identity work.
_______
8. According to Kate Harding, this theory has been disproven by research demonstrating that
men have no problem understanding indirect refusals of sexual attention.
_______
9. These groups during which attendees would discuss their personal experiences with
intimate partner violence and rape in the 1960s and 70s were directly linked to the creation
of shelters, free hotlines, and political activism advocating for victims and survivors.
_______
10. This tool is often used when working with folks who are surviving or experiencing intimate
partner violence, as a way to showcase the common tactics that are used by abusive
partners in unsafe and unhealthy relationships.
_______
Part II. Multiple Choice (2 points each)
11. This part of the
ain is responsible for being the “cook”, taking all the sensory information
we receive and creating meaning from that data:
a. Dissociative elements
. Thalamus
c. Thyroid
d. Reptilian
ain
12. Which of the following is not one of the three main types of PTSD symptoms?
a. Re-experiencing the traumatic event
. Avoidance and numbing
c. Outbursts of anger
d. Increased anxiety and emotional arousal
13. According to “Mapping the Margins”, it has been estimated that nearly ____ of all homeless
women and children are fleeing violence in the home and an estimated ____ of men between the
ages of 11-20 years old who are imprisoned for homicide have killed their mother’s batterers
a. 40%, 95%
. 21%, 63%
c. 15%, 54%
d. 40%, 63%
14. Which of the following is not a level of the social ecological model?
a. Individual
. Ecological
e. Societal
f. Relationship
15. According to “Healing the Ripple Effect of Sexual Violence”, which is not a short-term
consequence caused by sexual violence?
a. Denial
. Flashbacks or re-experiencing
c. Staying in a shelter
d. Chronic pain
Part III: Short Answer (5 points each)
Answer only 4 of the following 5 questions. Responses should be 1 paragraph long
(approximately 6-8 sentences), and answers will be graded primarily based on the accuracy and
comprehensiveness of your answers. That being said, you will not answer these questions fully or
appropriately in only 1-2 sentences, so give yourself the time to write a full paragraph. This is your
chance to prove that you have studied the material – give examples from the material whenever
possible, rather than your own opinion or generalizations. Always be a specific as possible, as if we
are unfamiliar with the terms, concepts, and material that you are discussing.
16. In class, we discussed myths about rape itself, rape victims/survivors, and perpetrators.
Give an example of each and explain how these rape myths contribute to a larger culture
that supports, condones, normalizes or tolerates sexual violence.
17. Your readings describe the impact of sexual assault and intimate partner violence on mental
health. Give and explain at least two examples of mental health effects from the readings,
and one from an in-class lecture. Next, give an example of how a social worker or advocate
may support a victim/survivor relating to mental health.
18. Define intersectionality and epigenetics. Next, summarize at least two ways that racism
impacts BIPOC victims and survivors in their healing and through the criminal justice
system.
19. Based on Dr. Murn’s lecture in class and the readings assigned for that day about the impact
of trauma on the
ain, define trauma. Next, describe what happens to the
ain when a
threat is perceived. Finally, define what trauma trigger means and give two examples of
trauma triggers for survivors of violence and abuse.
20. Describe why people don’t “just leave” abusive relationships. Make sure to pay attention to
intersectional identities and different reasons that folks may not leave based on their lived
experience. Last, describe at least two tactics of abuse that are often used by abusers, and
state why these tactics may make “just leaving” difficult.