Question 1

Which of the following is true about child sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys are more likely to be assaulted by strangers. 
B)  Sexual abuse of boys is more likely to be reported than abuse of girls. 
C)  The median age for sexual abuse of boys is 10 to 12 years old and 5 to 7 years old for girls. 
D)  Victims of sexual abuse are more likely to come from families with religious backgrounds. 
A)  Boys are more likely to be assaulted by strangers. 
B)  Sexual abuse of boys is more likely to be reported than abuse of girls. 
C)  The median age for sexual abuse of boys is 10 to 12 years old and 5 to 7 years old for girls. 
D)  Victims of sexual abuse are more likely to come from families with religious backgrounds.

Question 2

According to your text, what are suggested strategies to avoid being raped during an attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  First try to escape, and then try verbal strategies. 
B)  First try fighting back, then verbal strategies, and then try to escape. 
C)  Use verbal strategies first because escape rarely works. 
D)  Submit because most rapists will stop if the victim becomes totally passive. 
A)  First try to escape, and then try verbal strategies. 
B)  First try fighting back, then verbal strategies, and then try to escape. 
C)  Use verbal strategies first because escape rarely works. 
D)  Submit because most rapists will stop if the victim becomes totally passive.

Question 3

Children who are sexually abused by strangers are likely to experience more distress than children who are abused by trusted relatives or friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a common gender difference found related to attitudes about rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men overall are less empathetic toward rape. 
B)  Men believe more rape myths and have higher levels of victim blaming. 
C)  Men are more likely to expect sex after paying for an expensive date. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Men overall are less empathetic toward rape. 
B)  Men believe more rape myths and have higher levels of victim blaming. 
C)  Men are more likely to expect sex after paying for an expensive date. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Agoraphobia disorder 
C)  Disassociative personality disorder 
D)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
A)  Anxiety disorder 
B)  Agoraphobia disorder 
C)  Disassociative personality disorder 
D)  Posttraumatic stress disorder

Question 6

What impact did the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" have on college campuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  It required campuses to have security officers devoted to sexual violence prevention. 
B)  It required that campuses disclose the details of any ongoing sexual assault case to the victim. 
C)  It required campuses to report the names of students who had been accused of a sex crime at any time during his/her college career. 
D)  It required campuses to make information about sexual crimes public. 
A)  It required campuses to have security officers devoted to sexual violence prevention. 
B)  It required that campuses disclose the details of any ongoing sexual assault case to the victim. 
C)  It required campuses to report the names of students who had been accused of a sex crime at any time during his/her college career. 
D)  It required campuses to make information about sexual crimes public.

Question 7

Trying to talk to the attacker to make yourself a real person to him or her is suggested as a safe strategy to deal with a sexual attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a common characteristic of a rapist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typically married with a family 
B)  Typically have higher education levels 
C)  Typically rape to release sexual tension related to his/her insecurities 
D)  Typically are serial offenders with an average of 6 victims 
A)  Typically married with a family 
B)  Typically have higher education levels 
C)  Typically rape to release sexual tension related to his/her insecurities 
D)  Typically are serial offenders with an average of 6 victims

Question 9

What is a reason why alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of rape on college campuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women who are drunk are more likely to be viewed as sexually "easy". 
B)  Men who have been drinking are more likely to "sexualize" the environment and social interactions. 
C)  Alcohol reduces inhibitions, which increases the chances of engaging in risky sexual behaviors. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Women who are drunk are more likely to be viewed as sexually "easy". 
B)  Men who have been drinking are more likely to "sexualize" the environment and social interactions. 
C)  Alcohol reduces inhibitions, which increases the chances of engaging in risky sexual behaviors. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being a victim of sexual abuse as a child 
B)  High levels of impulsivity 
C)  Holding more liberal political views 
D)  High levels of rape myth acceptance 
A)  Being a victim of sexual abuse as a child 
B)  High levels of impulsivity 
C)  Holding more liberal political views 
D)  High levels of rape myth acceptance

Question 11

"You're looking really good today?" says person A to person B. In what context would this comment be most likely considered sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a female co-worker says this to another female co-worker 
B)  If a male or female co-worker says it to another co-worker after the person had mentioned it makes them feel embarrassed to receive compliments. 
C)  If an individual who usually dresses casually comes to work in a suit and tie one day 
D)  All of these are equally likely to be considered sexual harassment. 
A)  If a female co-worker says this to another female co-worker 
B)  If a male or female co-worker says it to another co-worker after the person had mentioned it makes them feel embarrassed to receive compliments. 
C)  If an individual who usually dresses casually comes to work in a suit and tie one day 
D)  All of these are equally likely to be considered sexual harassment.

Question 12

Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment. Give an example for each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the...

Question 13

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the "incest taboo"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exists in all industrialized cultures. 
B)  It exists in about half of the world's cultures. 
C)  It is not something that can be measured because of different definitions of incest. 
D)  It is universal. 
A)  It exists in all industrialized cultures. 
B)  It exists in about half of the world's cultures. 
C)  It is not something that can be measured because of different definitions of incest. 
D)  It is universal.

Question 14

Mark tells Neda that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion. What kind of sexual harassment would this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blatant 
B)  Subversive 
C)  Quid pro quo 
D)  Hostile environment 
A)  Blatant 
B)  Subversive 
C)  Quid pro quo 
D)  Hostile environment

Question 15

Identify what researchers have found about the characteristics of rapists. Be sure to cite specific research findings from your text.

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that rapists ofte

Question 16

A large contributor to rape in our culture is sex-role stereotyping, which reinforces the idea that men are strong, aggressive, and assertive, whereas women are supposed to be slim, weak and passive. What theory about rape does this concept support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Victim precipitation 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Sociological 
D)  Humanistic 
A)  Victim precipitation 
B)  Feminist 
C)  Sociological 
D)  Humanistic

Question 17

After a date rape experience, negative judgments and reactions by a rape victim's partner are common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Asian countries place a high value on respect for women, thus are likely to have less tolerance for rape myths and victim blaming attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume?

Accepted Answer

A)  The victim was genetically related to the perpetrator. 
B)  The victim was in the direct care of the perpetrator. 
C)  The victim was legally related to the perpetrator. 
D)  None of these have to be true. 
A)  The victim was genetically related to the perpetrator. 
B)  The victim was in the direct care of the perpetrator. 
C)  The victim was legally related to the perpetrator. 
D)  None of these have to be true.

Question 20

What does current research suggest related to children's reports of being sexually abused?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unreliable; about 50% of children's self-reports are false. 
B)  They are somewhat reliable; about 30% of children's self-reports are false. 
C)  They are fairly reliable; about 10% of children's self-reports are false. 
D)  They are unreliable; reports of sexual abuse require evidence in addition to a child's self-report. 
A)  They are unreliable; about 50% of children's self-reports are false. 
B)  They are somewhat reliable; about 30% of children's self-reports are false. 
C)  They are fairly reliable; about 10% of children's self-reports are false. 
D)  They are unreliable; reports of sexual abuse require evidence in addition to a child's self-report.

Which of the following is true about child sexual abuse?

According to your text, what are suggested strategies to avoid being raped during an attack?

Children who are sexually abused by strangers are likely to experience more distress than children who are abused by trusted relatives or friends.

What is a common gender difference found related to attitudes about rape?

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma syndrome?

What impact did the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" have on college campuses?

Trying to talk to the attacker to make yourself a real person to him or her is suggested as a safe strategy to deal with a sexual attack.

What is a common characteristic of a rapist?

What is a reason why alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of rape on college campuses?

All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault EXCEPT:

"You're looking really good today?" says person A to person B. In what context would this comment be most likely considered sexual harassment?

Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment. Give an example for each.

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the "incest taboo"?

Mark tells Neda that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion. What kind of sexual harassment would this be?

Identify what researchers have found about the characteristics of rapists. Be sure to cite specific research findings from your text.

A large contributor to rape in our culture is sex-role stereotyping, which reinforces the idea that men are strong, aggressive, and assertive, whereas women are supposed to be slim, weak and passive. What theory about rape does this concept support?

After a date rape experience, negative judgments and reactions by a rape victim's partner are common.

Asian countries place a high value on respect for women, thus are likely to have less tolerance for rape myths and victim blaming attitudes.

An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume?

What does current research suggest related to children's reports of being sexually abused?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

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Exam 17: Power and Sexual Coercion

Which of the following is true about child sexual abuse?

According to your text, what are suggested strategies to avoid being raped during an attack?

Children who are sexually abused by strangers are likely to experience more distress than children who are abused by trusted relatives or friends.

What is a common gender difference found related to attitudes about rape?

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma syndrome?

What impact did the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" have on college campuses?

Trying to talk to the attacker to make yourself a real person to him or her is suggested as a safe strategy to deal with a sexual attack.

What is a common characteristic of a rapist?

What is a reason why alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of rape on college campuses?

All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault EXCEPT:

"You're looking really good today?" says person A to person B. In what context would this comment be most likely considered sexual harassment?

Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment. Give an example for each.

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the "incest taboo"?

Mark tells Neda that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion. What kind of sexual harassment would this be?

Identify what researchers have found about the characteristics of rapists. Be sure to cite specific research findings from your text.

A large contributor to rape in our culture is sex-role stereotyping, which reinforces the idea that men are strong, aggressive, and assertive, whereas women are supposed to be slim, weak and passive. What theory about rape does this concept support?

After a date rape experience, negative judgments and reactions by a rape victim's partner are common.

Asian countries place a high value on respect for women, thus are likely to have less tolerance for rape myths and victim blaming attitudes.

An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume?

What does current research suggest related to children's reports of being sexually abused?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters