PSYC 3020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Observational Learning, Psychopathology, Social Learning Theory
29 Mar 2017
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Domestic violence: any violence that occurs within family members. Historically, it was not subjected to effective legal sanctions. Intimate partner violence: violence occurring between partners who are either living together or are separated. Violence varies in types and severity including: physical, sexual, financial and emotional. The most common measurement scale is the conflict tactics scale (cts) and revised (cts2). They have found that women are more likely to engage in physical aggression while men are more likely to beat up or choke. Within treatment sample men are at higher rates of minor and severe physical violence. Those within the community and at university, both sexes commit equal amounts. Some acts of violence are not precipitated by an argument and therefore they may not be reported. Does not include all potential violent acts. Does not take into account the different contexts or consequences of the same act for both sexes.
