CRM 2307 Lecture : Class 5. Wife Battery.docx

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The man was the ruler of the domain and the state shall not intervene. Police are useless, do very little to help with the protection of women. Types of wife assault: physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, economic, destroying property, preventing job opportunities, intimidation. Constantly adjusting behaviour to minimize the abuse and their responsibilities. Tension building: isolates her, withdrawals affection, blaming, name calling. She attempts to nurture him, stays quiet out of his way, Abusive incident walking on egg shells: threats to assault, forced imprisonment, physical/sexual assault, use of weapons. He humiliates her, attacks her verbally or physically. She tries to calm him, protects herself decides to leave. Honeymoon: enlists family support, declares his love, cries, i"ll never do it again , treats her exceptionally well. Answer: battered women"s syndrome (lenore walker), circe of violence + Economic reasons make less, cant support themselves. May buy into his idea that she is sick.

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A biological psychologist who specializes in the assessment and diagnosis of people with brain related problems is faced with the following cases. On the basis of what you now know about biological psychology, the brain, and the functions of the nervous svstem, give some thought to what the specialist's assessment might be.

1. Fraser slipped on ice and hit the back of his head on the sidewalk, and now his vision is seriously affected. Which brain area is most likely affected?

2. Following an operation to remove a brain tumor, Yoko is able to read and understand written and spoken language but has difficulty speaking and expressing herself clearly. It is likely that she has damage in which part of the brain?

3. Ever since a part of her limbic system was destroyed, Vanessa has had trouble controlling her appetite and has had a constant urge to eat and drink. Which structure was most likely damaged?

4. Mr. Ashley has a disorder that is characterized by rigidity, muscle tremors, poor balance, and difficulty in initiating movements.

5. Family members and friends who know you are taking a psychology course may ask you some interesting and curious questions. One often-asked question is: "I know that regular exercise helps keep me in shape physically, but is there anything I can do to prevent mental deterioration?" What advice would you give in response to that question?

Learning Objective: Compare and contrast two approaches of evolutionary psychology on human behavior

Best practice to participate in the discussion boards is to read the articles and consider the following questions. Then go to the discussion board and talk amongst yourselves; don't forget to post a minimum of a paragraph and reply to a colleague.

1. Some evolutionary psychologists, such as David Buss, suggest that men are more promiscuous than women. Man are hardwired for sex, wanting to have sex with as many women as possible. This is an evolutionary advantage, which gives men the opportunity to impregnate as many women as possible (i.e. to spread their seed). In addition, men prefer to have sex with women that are younger and have an hourglass shape. Both youth and a curvy figure are evolutionary signifiers of reproductive health. Buss also suggests that women are more selective in their mating and dating preferences. While men have a tendency to want to sleep around, women are choosier. Why? Because men have the ability to impregnate many women, while women can only have one offspring at a time. It is evolutionarily advantageous for women to be picky about their mates. What kind of mate to women prefer? They prefer mates with power and resources; men who can provide for the survival of their offspring. For our early ancestors this meant a man who could "bring home the bacon" now this means a man who brings home the money. Feminist evolutionary psychologists think this is just ridiculous. This type of thinking just portrays men and women as stereotypes.

2. Critics of the above theory demand: show me the physiological evidence. Evolutionary theory is rooted in biology hence there must be physical evidence to substantiate a claim. Feminist evolutionary psychologists say: It's not men who want sleep around, in fact, it is women who are hard-wired to want to take on as many mates as possible. This is why society has spent so much energy trying to regulate female sexuality. What is the evidence? One: only maternity is 100%. Everyone knows for certain the identity of their mother, yet before the recent advent of testing, paternity was never 100%. In a communal living situation, all the men in the tribe would have to provide for a child because the possibility could be that child was their own. Two: women are multi-orgasmic, while men only have one orgasm and then their brain releases a chemical which causes them to fall asleep. As many know, women become active post-coitus. They want to talk and cuddle, while men want to nap. The suggestion here is that while men are sleeping it off on the bear skin rug, the women go to the next tent and have sex again with someone else. Finally, women have an organ designed specifically for sexual pleasure: the clitori. Men do not have such an organ. The existence of the clitori is a strong physiological indicator that supports the above assertion. How can you explain the existence of the clitori?

Using "The Six Dimensions of Wellness Model," match the following statement with its corresponding dimension of wellness.

Question 7 options:

	Social
	Physical
	Emotional
	Intellectual
	Occupational
	Spiritual

1.	We benefit from being involved in structured opportunities that help us to develop functional and transferable skills.
2.	Optimal wellness is met through the combination of good exercise and eating habits, which also often lead to enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction.
3.	Wellness is improved as we contribute to the common welfare of our community.
4.	A well person expand his or her knowledge and skills while discovering the potential for sharing his or her gifts with others.
5.	We discover our value systems, and find meaning in our lives, through experiences that lead to doubt, fear, despair and disappointment as well as those that foster pleasure, joy, happiness and discovery.
6.	By taking responsibility for our actions, and managing life in personally rewarding ways, we can see life as an exciting and hopeful adventure.

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