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| maltreatment of one person by another |
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etiological implications of abuse
neurophysiological influence |
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biological theory
aggression and implusitivity
-temporal, limbic system (emotion) and amygdala |
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etiological implications of abuse
biochemical influence |
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Definition
biological theory
nurotransmitters
similar to fight or flight |
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etiological implications of abuse
genetic influence |
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Definition
biological theory
genetic link with aggression
XYY is not firmly established |
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etiological implications of abuse
disorders of the brain |
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Definition
biological theory
connection btwn tumors in temporal, limbic area and amygdala |
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etiological implications of abuse
psychodynamic theory |
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Definition
psychological theory
freud
unmet needs for satisfaction and security result in an underdeveloped EGO and a POOR SELF-CONCEPT
-aggression and violence supply the individual power and prestige that boosts the self-image |
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etiological implications of abuse
learning theory |
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psychological theory
children learn to behave by imitating their role models
-ppl abused as children or whos parents used physical punishment are more likely to behave in an abusive manner as adults
--level of comfort in chaos |
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etiological implications of abuse
sociocultural theory |
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societal influences
-aggressive behavior is primarily a social construct
--influenced by culture and social structure
-violence as means for problem solving
-violence as retaliation for not getting what ppl want |
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a pattern of coercive control founded on and supported by physical by physical and or sexual violence or threat of violence of an intimate partner
-83% women |
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intimate partner violence
victim profile |
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Definition
all types of WOMEN
low self-esteem
with out adequate support systems (or are isolated)
grew up in abusive homes |
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intimate partner violence
victimizer profile |
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Definition
men
low self-esteem, inability to cope
pathologically jealous
dual personality
--views spouse as personal possession |
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Term
the cycle of battering
phase 1 |
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Definition
tension building phase
-dec frustration tolerance
-minor indicence of violence
-lashing out followed by apologies
-assumes guilt for the abuse |
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Term
the cycle of battering
phase 2 |
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Definition
acute battering incident
-most violent and shortest (24 hours)
-woman could have dissociation and can describe in detail
-help is rarely sought (only in severe injury or for children) |
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Term
the cycle of battering
phase 3 |
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Definition
calm, loving, respite phase (honeymoon phase)
-batterer extremely loving
-plays on feelings of guilt
-promises no future abuse
-woman in idealized magical phase |
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Term
| when do we, as healthcare professionals, have to call the police |
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Definition
when pt is above 60
below 18
there is a weapon present
there was a weapon used |
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Definition
fears for life or for children if she leaves
lack of support network for leaving
religious beliefs
lack of financial independence |
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Term
the adult survivor of incest
common characteristics |
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Definition
-fundamental lack of trust that arises out of an unsatisfactory parent-child relationship
-low self-esteem and a poor sense of identity
-absence of pleasure with sexual activity
-promiscuity
-likely to enter more abusive relationships |
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Definition
"the expression of power and dominance by means of sexual violence, most commonly by men over women"-townsend
-an act of aggression, not passion
-it is identified by the use of force and executed against the person's will |
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sexual assalt
victimizer profile |
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Definition
-the mother of the rapist is "seductive but rejecting"?
--overbearing with seductive undertones. quick to withdraw love when she didnt approve
-rape is control
-come from abusive homes
-anger directed at mother for not protecting him from father |
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sexual assalt
victim profile |
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Definition
any age more incidence 20-34 yrs
single women
attacks in home neighborhood |
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sexual assalt
stranger rape victim profile |
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Definition
not chosen by looks or behavior
simply in the right place at right time for rapist
presence of weapon (or perceived) is principal measure of the degree to which a woman resists her attacker |
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sexual assalt
expressed response pattern |
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Definition
| victim expresses feelings of fear, anger and anxiety through behaviors such as crying, sobbing, restlessness and tension |
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sexual assalt
controlled response pattern |
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Definition
| the feelings are masked or hidden and a calm, composed, or subdued affect is seen |
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sexual assalt
long term effects |
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Definition
increased restlessness
dreams
and nightmares
unable to live alone |
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sexual assalt
compounded rape reaction |
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Definition
| depression, suicide, and psychotic behavior |
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sexual assalt
silent rape reaction |
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Definition
-victim tells no one about assault
-anxiety is suppressed and emotional burden is overwhelming
-emotions may come to surface when faced with another sexual crisis |
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Term
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Definition
rape trauma syndrome (sexual assalt)
powerlessness (partner violence)
risk for delayed development (child abuse) |
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Term
| nursing intervention for victims of abuse-neglect |
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Definition
| provide shelter and promote reassurance of his/her safety |
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