Ramon and Steven Have Been a Committed Couple for 7

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ramon and Steven have been a committed couple for 7 years. They have had a stormy relationship, and in fact, Steven physically beat Ramon, who needed to go to the emergency room. At the hospital, no one asked whether Ramon's partner harmed him, and it was assumed that the injuries were gang related. Ramon was discharged to Steven's care with no resources for IPV (and besides, there was no shelter that would accept Ramon anyway, since he is male) . This is an example of ______.

• A) poor planning on Ramon's part
• B) heterosexism impacting the possibilities of support
• C) how the internal context of Steven and Ramon's relationship impacted the response
• D) Ramon's coping skills

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Definitions:

Traumatic Event

An incident that causes psychological, physical, emotional, or spiritual harm, leading the individual to experience extreme stress, fear, or distress.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its symptoms and diagnostic tests.

Symptoms Duration

The length of time over which the signs and symptoms of a disease or condition are observed or experienced.

Neutralization

In chemistry, it refers to the reaction between an acid and a base to produce salt and water. In psychology, it's a technique to rationalize or justify behavior that contradicts one's own social norms or values.