Assignement Basics
Women’s Violence
Gender Differences
Psychopathy
Prevention & Policies
100

This term refers to murder or attempted murder between romantic partners.

What is intimate partner homicide (IPH)?

100

A lack of this was a significant predictor of women’s inclination toward intimate partner homicide.

What is perceived social support?

100

This gender showed significantly higher psychopathy scores in the study.

Who are men?

100

This personality trait is identified as a major risk factor for men’s intimate partner homicide.

What is psychopathy?

100

According to the authors, preventing this is the key to preventing intimate partner homicide.

What is violence against women?

200

This study compares men and women on these psychological/ social variables. 

What are empathy, psychopathy, and perceived social support?

200

Women without social support were more likely to feel these emotional states. 

What are loneliness and helplessness?

200

This gender’s partner violence was more strongly linked to repeat victimization. 

Who are women?

200

Psychopathy is associated with this pattern of criminal behavior. 

What is recidivism?

200

These programs are recommended for men to reduce partner violence. 

What are psychoeducational and anger-management programs?

300

The sample used in this study consisted on individuals with this legal status. 

Who are incarcerated individuals convicted of or attempting partner homicide?

300

Women may resort to violence to protect themselves AND this other vulnerable group….

Who are their children?

300

The authors argue that women’s lethal violence is best understood as this type of response. 

What is self-protective or defensive violence 

300

This article estimated the percentage range of psychopathy among men that kill their partners to be…

What is 30-35%?

300

The expansion of what social program could also aid in the prevention of women’s partner violence.  

What is accessible social support networks for women?

400
What country provided the sample context for the study.

What is Turkey?

400

Strong social support is linked to higher self-esteem and this psychological skill..

What are coping skills?

400

This factor was common in men who committed partner homicide prior to the lethal event.

What is repeated prior violence.

400

What relational event is used to explain escalation from coercive control to leathal violence.

What is perceived loss of control or separation?

400

The authors argued that IPH prevention must consider these differences rather than a single explanation. 

What are gender-specific pathways to violence?