Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Reporting Interpersonal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning reporting interpersonal violence across gay,lesbian,bisexual,and heterosexual couples as reported by Statistics Canada in 2009?

• A)Heterosexual couples are more likely to report intimate partner violence relative to homosexual couples
• B)Bisexual couples are the most likely to report violence relative to heterosexual and homosexual couples
• C)Gay or lesbian couples are least likely to report intimate partner violence relative to heterosexual couples
• D)Bisexual couples are four times less likely to report intimate partner violence relative to homosexual couples
• E)Women are less likely to report intimate partner violence than men independent of sexual orientation.

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