3. Four causative factors related to domestic violence are what?
A) Lack of money, lack of time, higher education, and low self-esteem
B) Drug or alcohol abuse, lack of nurturing, poor socioeconomic status, and poor communication skills
C) Low educational level, physical illness, high social support, and learned behaviors
D) Learned behaviors, physical illness, low social support, and higher education
Ans: B
The following factors have been identified as being causative in relationship to domestic violence:
• Individuals with neurologic impairments, agitated depression, or antisocial or borderline behavior, or who abuse drugs and alcohol, are often unable to control impulsive behavior owing to increased frustration or anxiety.
• Lack of nurturing and mothering during childhood results in the inability to nurture others as an adult.
• Poor socioeconomic conditions resulting in increased stress, anxiety, or frustration may precipitate domestic violence within the family.
• Poor communication skills may result in the use of verbal or physical abuse.
• Specific behaviors learned during various developmental stages become part of a person's interactions with spouse and family.
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