Question 1

Which of the following is a problem that specifically psychologists feel can lead men to become rapists?

Accepted Answer

A) the threats created by the existence of sexual equality 
B) the culture of rape 
C) being raised in a sexually permissive community 
D) feelings of sexual inadequacy 
A) the threats created by the existence of sexual equality 
B) the culture of rape 
C) being raised in a sexually permissive community 
D) feelings of sexual inadequacy D

Question 2

All of the following are part of America's culture of rape,EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) the formation of anti-rape organizations like rape crisis centers. 
B) the myth that women want to be raped. 
C) using women in men's masculinity contests. 
D) treating women like men's property. 
A) the formation of anti-rape organizations like rape crisis centers. 
B) the myth that women want to be raped. 
C) using women in men's masculinity contests. 
D) treating women like men's property. A

Question 3

Contrast and compare the psychological and sociological views of why men rape.Are these men abnormal or driven by society? Which view seems to provide the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

The psychological and sociological views of why men rape offer different perspectives on the causes of this behavior.

From a psychological standpoint, some researchers argue that men who rape may have underlying mental health issues, such as a lack of empathy or impulse control, or may have experienced trauma or abuse themselves. This view focuses on individual psychological factors that may contribute to a person's decision to commit sexual assault.

On the other hand, the sociological view emphasizes the role of societal factors in shaping men's attitudes and behaviors towards sex and violence. This perspective suggests that cultural norms, gender roles, and power dynamics within society can contribute to a sense of entitlement and control that may lead some men to commit rape. Sociological theories also highlight the influence of media, peer pressure, and socialization in shaping attitudes towards sexual violence.

When it comes to the question of whether men who rape are abnormal or driven by society, both perspectives offer valuable insights. The psychological view acknowledges that individual factors may play a role in shaping a person's behavior, while the sociological view highlights the broader societal context in which these behaviors occur.

In terms of which view provides the best explanation, it's important to recognize that both psychological and sociological factors can contribute to the complex issue of sexual violence. While some men who rape may have psychological issues that contribute to their behavior, it's also clear that societal attitudes and norms play a significant role in shaping the prevalence of sexual assault.

Ultimately, a comprehensive understanding of why men rape requires consideration of both psychological and sociological perspectives. By addressing both individual and societal factors, we can work towards a more holistic approach to preventing and addressing sexual violence.

Question 4

According to the authors of the text,the assertion that many rapes are victim-precipitated

Accepted Answer

A) accurately describes how a majority of rapes begin. 
B) is a male's biased view of rape. 
C) is a way the feminist movement has challenged indifference to rape. 
D) no longer describes how rapes occur. 
A) accurately describes how a majority of rapes begin. 
B) is a male's biased view of rape. 
C) is a way the feminist movement has challenged indifference to rape. 
D) no longer describes how rapes occur.

Question 5

One reason why Church leaders failed to dismiss offending priests from their jobs is

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of trust in the verifiability of children's testimonies. 
B) a belief that the behavior was not sinful. 
C) a fear that women and married men would have to become priests. 
D) the church's culture of secrecy and forgiveness. 
A) a lack of trust in the verifiability of children's testimonies. 
B) a belief that the behavior was not sinful. 
C) a fear that women and married men would have to become priests. 
D) the church's culture of secrecy and forgiveness.

Question 6

The primary motive for rape in prison is to relieve one's sexual deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One sign of the culture of rape is that when a man's wife has been raped,he tends to feel as if she is less lovable than before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most child molesters admit their guilt,while most rapists refuse to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One expression of the U.S.culture of rape is when women are treated as men's __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One expression of the U.S.culture of rape...

Question 10

Despite rape shield laws enacted solely to protect the victim,there are so many loopholes that many defense lawyers can get around them by subtly revealing the rape survivor's sexual history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why is the prison rape rate as high as it is?

Accepted Answer

A) The general public has little to no sympathy for convicts. 
B) Rape is used as a prison-management tool to pacify violent inmates so that they will not turn on the staff. 
C) The rapists often go completely unpunished. 
D) All of the above 
A) The general public has little to no sympathy for convicts. 
B) Rape is used as a prison-management tool to pacify violent inmates so that they will not turn on the staff. 
C) The rapists often go completely unpunished. 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Most statistics on campus sexual assault are exaggerated;studies have found that the true rate is well under 5%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most rapists,particularly those who are not in prison,are not emotionally disturbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe and compare some of the patterns of sexual assault in U.S.society.How do these patterns reflect forces such as social class and gender?

Accepted Answer

Sexual assault in U.S. society can take

Question 15

In her analysis of 156 tribal societies,the major conclusion Peggy Sanday found according to the textbook was that rape-prone societies are marked by

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal violence. 
B) male dominance. 
C) sexual separation. 
D) all of the above. 
A) interpersonal violence. 
B) male dominance. 
C) sexual separation. 
D) all of the above.

Question 16

Most rapists

Accepted Answer

A) commit their crime impulsively. 
B) commit their crime explosively. 
C) do some planning before their assaults. 
D) experience intense sexual desire before a rape. 
A) commit their crime impulsively. 
B) commit their crime explosively. 
C) do some planning before their assaults. 
D) experience intense sexual desire before a rape.

Question 17

Feminist theory states that rape is caused by sexual inequality because rape is

Accepted Answer

A) an expression of men's dominance over women. 
B) the result of relative sexual frustration. 
C) the result of a culture of violence. 
D) the result of a man afraid to admit his homosexual tendencies. 
A) an expression of men's dominance over women. 
B) the result of relative sexual frustration. 
C) the result of a culture of violence. 
D) the result of a man afraid to admit his homosexual tendencies.

Question 18

According to the text,some studies suggest that rape victims were found to make up about what percentage of all women?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 15% 
D) 78% 
A) Less than 1% 
B) 5% 
C) 15% 
D) 78%

Question 19

Two reasons why the church failed to report pedophile priests was its culture of secrecy and its culture of forgiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following are ways men learn to play the "masculinity game," except for

Accepted Answer

A) learning dehumanizing images of women. 
B) learning basic pointers about how to play the game. 
C) experiencing social pressures to play the game. 
D) experiencing the absence of referees to manage the game. 
A) learning dehumanizing images of women. 
B) learning basic pointers about how to play the game. 
C) experiencing social pressures to play the game. 
D) experiencing the absence of referees to manage the game.

Which of the following is a problem that specifically psychologists feel can lead men to become rapists?

All of the following are part of America's culture of rape,EXCEPT for

Contrast and compare the psychological and sociological views of why men rape.Are these men abnormal or driven by society? Which view seems to provide the best explanation?

According to the authors of the text,the assertion that many rapes are victim-precipitated

One reason why Church leaders failed to dismiss offending priests from their jobs is

The primary motive for rape in prison is to relieve one's sexual deprivation.

One sign of the culture of rape is that when a man's wife has been raped,he tends to feel as if she is less lovable than before.

Most child molesters admit their guilt,while most rapists refuse to do so.

One expression of the U.S.culture of rape is when women are treated as men's __________.

Despite rape shield laws enacted solely to protect the victim,there are so many loopholes that many defense lawyers can get around them by subtly revealing the rape survivor's sexual history.

Why is the prison rape rate as high as it is?

Most statistics on campus sexual assault are exaggerated;studies have found that the true rate is well under 5%.

Most rapists,particularly those who are not in prison,are not emotionally disturbed.

Describe and compare some of the patterns of sexual assault in U.S.society.How do these patterns reflect forces such as social class and gender?

In her analysis of 156 tribal societies,the major conclusion Peggy Sanday found according to the textbook was that rape-prone societies are marked by

Most rapists

Feminist theory states that rape is caused by sexual inequality because rape is

According to the text,some studies suggest that rape victims were found to make up about what percentage of all women?

Two reasons why the church failed to report pedophile priests was its culture of secrecy and its culture of forgiveness.

All of the following are ways men learn to play the "masculinity game," except for

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters

Exam 5: Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Which of the following is a problem that specifically psychologists feel can lead men to become rapists?

All of the following are part of America's culture of rape,EXCEPT for

Contrast and compare the psychological and sociological views of why men rape.Are these men abnormal or driven by society? Which view seems to provide the best explanation?

According to the authors of the text,the assertion that many rapes are victim-precipitated

One reason why Church leaders failed to dismiss offending priests from their jobs is

The primary motive for rape in prison is to relieve one's sexual deprivation.

One sign of the culture of rape is that when a man's wife has been raped,he tends to feel as if she is less lovable than before.

Most child molesters admit their guilt,while most rapists refuse to do so.

One expression of the U.S.culture of rape is when women are treated as men's __________.

Despite rape shield laws enacted solely to protect the victim,there are so many loopholes that many defense lawyers can get around them by subtly revealing the rape survivor's sexual history.

Why is the prison rape rate as high as it is?

Most statistics on campus sexual assault are exaggerated;studies have found that the true rate is well under 5%.

Most rapists,particularly those who are not in prison,are not emotionally disturbed.

Describe and compare some of the patterns of sexual assault in U.S.society.How do these patterns reflect forces such as social class and gender?

In her analysis of 156 tribal societies,the major conclusion Peggy Sanday found according to the textbook was that rape-prone societies are marked by

Most rapists

Feminist theory states that rape is caused by sexual inequality because rape is

According to the text,some studies suggest that rape victims were found to make up about what percentage of all women?

Two reasons why the church failed to report pedophile priests was its culture of secrecy and its culture of forgiveness.

All of the following are ways men learn to play the "masculinity game," except for

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Underprivileged Deviance

Filters