Author Question: Battered woman syndrome is an aspect of which medical diagnosis? a. Sexual abuse b. Major ... (Read 53 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Battered woman syndrome is an aspect of which medical diagnosis?

a. Sexual abuse
b. Major depression
c. Impaired adjustment
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 2

What is the difference between incest and sexual abuse?

a. The two terms are interchangeable.
b. Incest is committed by relatives. Sexual abuse can apply to anyone.
c. Incest includes rape. Sexual abuse applies to voyeurism and molestation.
d. Incest occurs between a parent and child. Sexual abuse involves any other person.

tdewitt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Many of the symptoms of battered woman syndrome correspond to the symptoms of PTSD; however, battered woman syndrome has additional symptoms not delineated as part of PTSD (e.g., depression, low self-esteem, self-blame, fatalism). It is not related to the other options.

Answer to Question 2

B
Sexual abuse can involve anyone, but incest refers to a family member. The terms are not interchangeable. The distinction between rape and sexual abuse is incorrect. The explanation of incest is too narrow.