Question 1

In Kennedy v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court found that the death penalty could be imposed for child rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a reason for the discrepancy between the UCR and the NCVS in the amount of forcible rape uncovered?

Accepted Answer

A)  the dark figure of crime 
B)  the UCR is an official statement issued by the FBI whereas the NCVS is considered to be nonofficial 
C)  the UCR does not track local rape statistics 
D)  actually, there is very little difference between the two data sources 
E)  the proliferation of rape crisis counseling centers 
A)  the dark figure of crime 
B)  the UCR is an official statement issued by the FBI whereas the NCVS is considered to be nonofficial 
C)  the UCR does not track local rape statistics 
D)  actually, there is very little difference between the two data sources 
E)  the proliferation of rape crisis counseling centers

Question 3

Psychopathology encompasses mental imbalances that cause abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following representatives typically is NOT a member of a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)?

Accepted Answer

A)  police dispatcher 
B)  victim advocate 
C)  forensic nurse 
D)  prosecutor or state attorney 
E)  criminal court judge 
A)  police dispatcher 
B)  victim advocate 
C)  forensic nurse 
D)  prosecutor or state attorney 
E)  criminal court judge

Question 5

What is the basis of "spousal immunity"?

Accepted Answer

The basis of "spousal immunity," also kn

Question 6

Why are sexual battery victims sometimes reluctant to contact the police?

Accepted Answer

Sexual battery victims may be reluctant

Question 7

How have courtroom practices helped or curtailed the impact of legal reform efforts?

Accepted Answer

Courtroom practices have played a signif

Question 8

What are some criteria associated with post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is

Question 9

Hospitals currently bill sexual assault victims directly for evidence collection in forensic exams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT true under former rape statutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  only sexual intercourse constituted rape 
B)  in general, the husband could not be prosecuted if the accuser was his spouse 
C)  only males could be suspects 
D)  only women could be victims 
E)  the victim did not have to show a lack of consent 
A)  only sexual intercourse constituted rape 
B)  in general, the husband could not be prosecuted if the accuser was his spouse 
C)  only males could be suspects 
D)  only women could be victims 
E)  the victim did not have to show a lack of consent

Question 11

One in six U.S. women have been victims of rape or attempted rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How do today's sexual battery statutes differ from the common-law definition of rape?

Accepted Answer

Today's sexual battery statutes differ f

Question 13

What is a "sex offender registry," and why do they exist?

Accepted Answer

A "sex offender registry" is a database

Question 14

Studies on date rape usually yield quite high estimates. Which of the following issues contributes to these elevated numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)  many estimates are based on "lifetime" occurrences or span several years 
B)  failure to distinguish "date rape" from "sexual coercion" 
C)  most study groups are confined to college students or other select groups 
D)  some respondents whom researchers regard as victims did not see themselves as victims 
E)  all of the above contribute to elevated counts 
A)  many estimates are based on "lifetime" occurrences or span several years 
B)  failure to distinguish "date rape" from "sexual coercion" 
C)  most study groups are confined to college students or other select groups 
D)  some respondents whom researchers regard as victims did not see themselves as victims 
E)  all of the above contribute to elevated counts

Question 15

Which of the following theoretical orientations looks at male domination, power, and control as an explanation of sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  learned helplessness 
B)  psychopathology 
C)  sociocultural explanations 
D)  non-traditional sex-role expectations 
E)  backlash to the women's movement 
A)  learned helplessness 
B)  psychopathology 
C)  sociocultural explanations 
D)  non-traditional sex-role expectations 
E)  backlash to the women's movement

Question 16

What are the three major responsibilities of the primary investigating officer in a sexual battery case?

Accepted Answer

In a sexual battery case, the primary in

Question 17

Discuss the Antioch College student conduct policy, presented in Box 8.2 of your textbook, and explain what it has to do with the issue of consent.

Accepted Answer

The Antioch College student conduct poli

Question 18

What trends become apparent when one compares UCR with NCVS sexual violence data (see Figure 8.1 of your textbook) over the past 40 years or so?

Accepted Answer

When comparing UCR (Uniform Crime Report

Question 19

How has the payment for sexual battery examinations become an issue, and how has this issue been resolved?

Accepted Answer

The payment for sexual battery examinati

Question 20

Feminist interviewing draws on empathy, reassuring, and active listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In Kennedy v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court found that the death penalty could be imposed for child rape.

Which of the following is a reason for the discrepancy between the UCR and the NCVS in the amount of forcible rape uncovered?

Psychopathology encompasses mental imbalances that cause abnormal behavior.

Which of the following representatives typically is NOT a member of a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)?

What is the basis of "spousal immunity"?

Why are sexual battery victims sometimes reluctant to contact the police?

How have courtroom practices helped or curtailed the impact of legal reform efforts?

What are some criteria associated with post-traumatic stress disorder?

Hospitals currently bill sexual assault victims directly for evidence collection in forensic exams.

Which of the following was NOT true under former rape statutes?

One in six U.S. women have been victims of rape or attempted rape.

How do today's sexual battery statutes differ from the common-law definition of rape?

What is a "sex offender registry," and why do they exist?

Studies on date rape usually yield quite high estimates. Which of the following issues contributes to these elevated numbers?

Which of the following theoretical orientations looks at male domination, power, and control as an explanation of sexual assault?

What are the three major responsibilities of the primary investigating officer in a sexual battery case?

Discuss the Antioch College student conduct policy, presented in Box 8.2 of your textbook, and explain what it has to do with the issue of consent.

What trends become apparent when one compares UCR with NCVS sexual violence data (see Figure 8.1 of your textbook) over the past 40 years or so?

How has the payment for sexual battery examinations become an issue, and how has this issue been resolved?

Feminist interviewing draws on empathy, reassuring, and active listening.

The Scope of Victimology

Measuring Criminal Victimization

The Costs of Victimization

Remedying the Impact of Victimization

Restorative Justice

Victim Rights

Traditional Crimes

Intimate Partner Violence

Child Maltreatment

Crime and the Elderly

Hate Crime Victimization

Victimization at School

Victimization at Work

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Exam 8: Sexual Battery

In Kennedy v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court found that the death penalty could be imposed for child rape.

Which of the following is a reason for the discrepancy between the UCR and the NCVS in the amount of forcible rape uncovered?

Psychopathology encompasses mental imbalances that cause abnormal behavior.

Which of the following representatives typically is NOT a member of a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)?

What is the basis of "spousal immunity"?

Why are sexual battery victims sometimes reluctant to contact the police?

How have courtroom practices helped or curtailed the impact of legal reform efforts?

What are some criteria associated with post-traumatic stress disorder?

Hospitals currently bill sexual assault victims directly for evidence collection in forensic exams.

Which of the following was NOT true under former rape statutes?

One in six U.S. women have been victims of rape or attempted rape.

How do today's sexual battery statutes differ from the common-law definition of rape?

What is a "sex offender registry," and why do they exist?

Studies on date rape usually yield quite high estimates. Which of the following issues contributes to these elevated numbers?

Which of the following theoretical orientations looks at male domination, power, and control as an explanation of sexual assault?

What are the three major responsibilities of the primary investigating officer in a sexual battery case?

Discuss the Antioch College student conduct policy, presented in Box 8.2 of your textbook, and explain what it has to do with the issue of consent.

What trends become apparent when one compares UCR with NCVS sexual violence data (see Figure 8.1 of your textbook) over the past 40 years or so?

How has the payment for sexual battery examinations become an issue, and how has this issue been resolved?

Feminist interviewing draws on empathy, reassuring, and active listening.

The Scope of Victimology

Measuring Criminal Victimization

The Costs of Victimization

Remedying the Impact of Victimization

Restorative Justice

Victim Rights

Traditional Crimes

Intimate Partner Violence

Child Maltreatment

Crime and the Elderly

Hate Crime Victimization

Victimization at School

Victimization at Work

Filters