Question 1

Aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse are distinguished on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A)  age of the perpetrator and age of the victim. 
B)  gender of the victim. 
C)  degree or threat of force. 
D)  amount of sexual contact. 
A)  age of the perpetrator and age of the victim. 
B)  gender of the victim. 
C)  degree or threat of force. 
D)  amount of sexual contact.

Question 2

The UCR, NIBRS and NCVS all define sexual assault differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research suggests that most female sex offenders offend against males in their care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The NIBRS includes all of the following information except

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic information on the victims. 
B)  conviction data. 
C)  victim - offender relationship. 
D)  level of victim injury. 
A)  demographic information on the victims. 
B)  conviction data. 
C)  victim - offender relationship. 
D)  level of victim injury.

Question 5

According to the MTC:CM3, a high-contact offender who seeks the company of children for both social and sexual needs would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  exploitative. 
B)  Type 3. 
C)  muted. 
D)  Type I. 
A)  exploitative. 
B)  Type 3. 
C)  muted. 
D)  Type I.

Question 6

Compare and contrast the Groth rape typology and the MTC rape typology. Which system has the greater empirical support?

Accepted Answer

The Groth rape typology and the MTC rape

Question 7

Why are data on pedophilia so difficult to obtain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child molesters often deny their actions 
B)  Most victims are family members 
C)  There is no central system for recording incidents 
D)  Characteristics of perpetrators are variable and diverse 
A)  Child molesters often deny their actions 
B)  Most victims are family members 
C)  There is no central system for recording incidents 
D)  Characteristics of perpetrators are variable and diverse

Question 8

Define pedophilia. What are the demographics of pedophiles? Why may data on pedophilia be so difficult to obtain? Is pedophilia a crime? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder cha

Question 9

The majority of child molesters are psychopaths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which adjective accurately describes rapists as a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wealthy 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Young 
D)  Depressed 
A)  Wealthy 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Young 
D)  Depressed

Question 11

The MTC:R3 identifies _____ major types and _____ subtypes of rapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  nine; six 
B)  four; nine 
C)  eleven; seven 
D)  two; six 
A)  nine; six 
B)  four; nine 
C)  eleven; seven 
D)  two; six

Question 12

Which typology of child molesters is most commonly used by law enforcement investigators?

Accepted Answer

A)  MTC:R3 
B)  MTC:CM3 
C)  Groth 
D)  Vandiver and Kercher 
A)  MTC:R3 
B)  MTC:CM3 
C)  Groth 
D)  Vandiver and Kercher

Question 13

According to research, juvenile sex offenders are less likely to reoffend than adult offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Groth, many rapists are motivated by sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Juvenile sex offenders typically present as charming and socially competent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following illustrates a concern with typologies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can only be applied to inmates in correctional facilities 
B)  They don't help organize the myriad behavioral patterns. 
C)  They have been empirically validated for risk assessment only. 
D)  They can promote stereotypes. 
A)  They can only be applied to inmates in correctional facilities 
B)  They don't help organize the myriad behavioral patterns. 
C)  They have been empirically validated for risk assessment only. 
D)  They can promote stereotypes.

Question 17

Identify the demographic features of men who rape.

Accepted Answer

The demographic features of men who rape

Question 18

Research indicates that victims of sexual assault may be most effective in avoiding rape completion when they engage in which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fighting back 
B)  Reasoning with the rapist 
C)  Begging the rapist to stop 
D)  Determining which category the rapist may fall 
A)  Fighting back 
B)  Reasoning with the rapist 
C)  Begging the rapist to stop 
D)  Determining which category the rapist may fall

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of female sex offender identified by Vandiver and Kercher (2004)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexual nurturers 
B)  Female sexual predators 
C)  Young adult child exploiters 
D)  Aggressive homosexual offenders 
A)  Homosexual nurturers 
B)  Female sexual predators 
C)  Young adult child exploiters 
D)  Aggressive homosexual offenders

Question 20

Which issue is a central feature in male date rape attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desire for power 
B)  Need for control 
C)  Level of maturity 
D)  Sense of entitlement 
A)  Desire for power 
B)  Need for control 
C)  Level of maturity 
D)  Sense of entitlement

Aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse are distinguished on the basis of

The UCR, NIBRS and NCVS all define sexual assault differently.

Research suggests that most female sex offenders offend against males in their care.

The NIBRS includes all of the following information except

According to the MTC:CM3, a high-contact offender who seeks the company of children for both social and sexual needs would be considered

Compare and contrast the Groth rape typology and the MTC rape typology. Which system has the greater empirical support?

Why are data on pedophilia so difficult to obtain?

Define pedophilia. What are the demographics of pedophiles? Why may data on pedophilia be so difficult to obtain? Is pedophilia a crime? Why or why not?

The majority of child molesters are psychopaths.

Which adjective accurately describes rapists as a group?

The MTC:R3 identifies _ major types and _ subtypes of rapist.

Which typology of child molesters is most commonly used by law enforcement investigators?

According to research, juvenile sex offenders are less likely to reoffend than adult offenders.

According to Groth, many rapists are motivated by sexual desire.

Juvenile sex offenders typically present as charming and socially competent.

Which of the following illustrates a concern with typologies?

Identify the demographic features of men who rape.

Research indicates that victims of sexual assault may be most effective in avoiding rape completion when they engage in which of the following behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT a type of female sex offender identified by Vandiver and Kercher (2004)?

Which issue is a central feature in male date rape attitudes?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 9: Psychology of Sexual Assault

Aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse are distinguished on the basis of

The UCR, NIBRS and NCVS all define sexual assault differently.

Research suggests that most female sex offenders offend against males in their care.

The NIBRS includes all of the following information except

According to the MTC:CM3, a high-contact offender who seeks the company of children for both social and sexual needs would be considered

Compare and contrast the Groth rape typology and the MTC rape typology. Which system has the greater empirical support?

Why are data on pedophilia so difficult to obtain?

Define pedophilia. What are the demographics of pedophiles? Why may data on pedophilia be so difficult to obtain? Is pedophilia a crime? Why or why not?

The majority of child molesters are psychopaths.

Which adjective accurately describes rapists as a group?

The MTC:R3 identifies _____ major types and _____ subtypes of rapist.

Which typology of child molesters is most commonly used by law enforcement investigators?

According to research, juvenile sex offenders are less likely to reoffend than adult offenders.

According to Groth, many rapists are motivated by sexual desire.

Juvenile sex offenders typically present as charming and socially competent.

Which of the following illustrates a concern with typologies?

Identify the demographic features of men who rape.

Research indicates that victims of sexual assault may be most effective in avoiding rape completion when they engage in which of the following behaviors?

Which of the following is NOT a type of female sex offender identified by Vandiver and Kercher (2004)?

Which issue is a central feature in male date rape attitudes?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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The MTC:R3 identifies _ major types and _ subtypes of rapist.