Question 1

Why is alcohol the number one "date rape drug"?

Accepted Answer

A)  If alcohol is involved, rapists are not legally guilty of sexual assault. 
B)  Only intoxicated women can be victims of date rape. 
C)  Alcohol is readily available and commonly consumed in social settings. 
D)  Alcohol consumption promotes rape by increasing the inhibitions of the victim. 
E)  Women who drink are signaling their interest in engaging in sexual activity. 
A)  If alcohol is involved, rapists are not legally guilty of sexual assault. 
B)  Only intoxicated women can be victims of date rape. 
C)  Alcohol is readily available and commonly consumed in social settings. 
D)  Alcohol consumption promotes rape by increasing the inhibitions of the victim. 
E)  Women who drink are signaling their interest in engaging in sexual activity.

Question 2

A teenage boy shows no remorse for having raped two classmates. However, he becomes very upset when he learns he will be charged as an adult for the crimes. This aligns with the research finding that rapists

Accepted Answer

A)  have little capacity for empathy. 
B)  are generally introspective and sensitive. 
C)  find it difficult to express their emotions. 
D)  prefer to keep their feelings to themselves. 
E)  do not experience strong emotions. 
A)  have little capacity for empathy. 
B)  are generally introspective and sensitive. 
C)  find it difficult to express their emotions. 
D)  prefer to keep their feelings to themselves. 
E)  do not experience strong emotions.

Question 3

A 32-year-old woman was raped as a young teenager and has lasting psychological symptoms. In therapy she recalls the rape in detail while using coping techniques to manage distress. What form of therapy is she getting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive 
B)  Holistic 
C)  Exposure 
D)  Advocacy 
E)  Aversion 
A)  Supportive 
B)  Holistic 
C)  Exposure 
D)  Advocacy 
E)  Aversion

Question 4

A female college sophomore has reported a date rape to officials at her California university. The alleged perpetrator claims the sex was consensual. Which behavior by the young woman would be considered affirmative consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  She said no, but only once. 
B)  She was silent during the sexual interaction. 
C)  She never tried to physically stop him. 
D)  She said nothing, but she smiled and touched his genitals. 
E)  She chose to go back to the man's dorm room. 
A)  She said no, but only once. 
B)  She was silent during the sexual interaction. 
C)  She never tried to physically stop him. 
D)  She said nothing, but she smiled and touched his genitals. 
E)  She chose to go back to the man's dorm room.

Question 5

What element is necessary for a conviction in a sexual assault trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prosecutors must prove that the victim physically resisted. 
B)  Prosecutors must produce a third-party witness to the crime. 
C)  Prosecutors must make the case that unwanted sexual contact occurred. 
D)  Victims must prove that they have never willingly had sex with anyone. 
E)  Victims must prove that coitus occurred. 
A)  Prosecutors must prove that the victim physically resisted. 
B)  Prosecutors must produce a third-party witness to the crime. 
C)  Prosecutors must make the case that unwanted sexual contact occurred. 
D)  Victims must prove that they have never willingly had sex with anyone. 
E)  Victims must prove that coitus occurred.

Question 6

Research shows that some extremely violent rapists have

Accepted Answer

A)  severe depression. 
B)  very high levels of testosterone. 
C)  testosterone deficiencies. 
D)  severe personality disorders. 
E)  major financial problems. 
A)  severe depression. 
B)  very high levels of testosterone. 
C)  testosterone deficiencies. 
D)  severe personality disorders. 
E)  major financial problems.

Question 7

Describe rates of intimate partner violence and the demographic factors associated with higher risk.

Accepted Answer

Discussion of NISVS statistics, showing

Question 8

Which childhood experience is most likely to contribute to a culture of rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  A boy is taught to separate sexual desire from respect and caring. 
B)  A girl is taught that sexual activity is one way to express love. 
C)  A boy is taught that men should be strong and fearless. 
D)  A girl is taught that nothing is wrong with her body. 
E)  A boy is taught that he may experience strong physical desires. 
A)  A boy is taught to separate sexual desire from respect and caring. 
B)  A girl is taught that sexual activity is one way to express love. 
C)  A boy is taught that men should be strong and fearless. 
D)  A girl is taught that nothing is wrong with her body. 
E)  A boy is taught that he may experience strong physical desires.

Question 9

A college student has been receiving countless daily texts and messages on social media from a female classmate who professes to love him. He tells her that he is not interested and blocks her on his social media accounts. She responds by creating fake profiles and reaching out to him again. This scenario describes

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile environment sexual harassment. 
B)  quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
C)  grudge stalking. 
D)  cyberstalking. 
E)  intimate partner stalking. 
A)  hostile environment sexual harassment. 
B)  quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
C)  grudge stalking. 
D)  cyberstalking. 
E)  intimate partner stalking.

Question 10

Since her first day of work, Anita's supervisor has made sexualized comments about her appearance, caressed her shoulders and back, and implied that having sex with him would advance her career. Anita has told him directly that his behavior is harassment, but he has not stopped. What is a good next step if Anita is considering filing a complaint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore physical and verbal harassment so she doesn't look over-reactive. 
B)  Make sure no other employees have had similar experiences, since it only counts as harassment if he has singled her out. 
C)  Call the police to report his sexualized comments. 
D)  Ask him again to tone down his offensive behavior. 
E)  Keep a journal documenting each incident of harassment. 
A)  Ignore physical and verbal harassment so she doesn't look over-reactive. 
B)  Make sure no other employees have had similar experiences, since it only counts as harassment if he has singled her out. 
C)  Call the police to report his sexualized comments. 
D)  Ask him again to tone down his offensive behavior. 
E)  Keep a journal documenting each incident of harassment.

Question 11

What did the English common law concept of a "marital exemption" for rape mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was illegal for a man to force sex on his wife. 
B)  It was legal for a man to force sex on his wife. 
C)  A husband was legally responsible if his wife was raped by another man. 
D)  It was illegal for a woman to turn down sex with her husband. 
E)  A man could divorce his wife if she was raped by another man. 
A)  It was illegal for a man to force sex on his wife. 
B)  It was legal for a man to force sex on his wife. 
C)  A husband was legally responsible if his wife was raped by another man. 
D)  It was illegal for a woman to turn down sex with her husband. 
E)  A man could divorce his wife if she was raped by another man.

Question 12

At a fraternity party, a man doses an unfamiliar woman's drink with Rohypnol, keeps an eye on her for the next hour, and then rapes her once she is too impaired to resist. This is an example of both

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual assault and date rape. 
B)  date rape and incapacitated rape 
C)  incapacitated rape and statutory rape. 
D)  date rape and facilitated rape. 
E)  acquaintance rape and date rape. 
A)  sexual assault and date rape. 
B)  date rape and incapacitated rape 
C)  incapacitated rape and statutory rape. 
D)  date rape and facilitated rape. 
E)  acquaintance rape and date rape.

Question 13

A woman speaks up for herself at her job, does not let others take credit for work that she has done, and is not afraid to disagree about plans. One of her female coworkers is much less assertive, gets her work done efficiently, rarely speaks in meetings, and does not seek leadership roles. Which woman is more likely to be sexually harassed by men on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outspoken woman, because she would be viewed as more attractive 
B)  The outspoken woman, because she would be viewed as too independent 
C)  The more reserved woman, because would be viewed as more appealing 
D)  The more reserved woman, because she would be viewed as submissive 
E)  Neither woman, because both would be viewed as valuable colleagues 
A)  The outspoken woman, because she would be viewed as more attractive 
B)  The outspoken woman, because she would be viewed as too independent 
C)  The more reserved woman, because would be viewed as more appealing 
D)  The more reserved woman, because she would be viewed as submissive 
E)  Neither woman, because both would be viewed as valuable colleagues

Question 14

Which situation is an example of third-party sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A candidate for a management job does not get hired because another candidate agreed to go on a date with the company owner, and therefore got the job. 
B)  A boss threatens to fire an assistant who rejects his flirtations. 
C)  Women on a swim team are uncomfortable in their bathing suits because their coach repeatedly compliments their bodies when they exit the pool. 
D)  A straight-A student gets a D in her English class after she refuses a date with her professor. 
E)  Many female customers in a department store choose not to try on clothing because the changing rooms have no doors. 
A)  A candidate for a management job does not get hired because another candidate agreed to go on a date with the company owner, and therefore got the job. 
B)  A boss threatens to fire an assistant who rejects his flirtations. 
C)  Women on a swim team are uncomfortable in their bathing suits because their coach repeatedly compliments their bodies when they exit the pool. 
D)  A straight-A student gets a D in her English class after she refuses a date with her professor. 
E)  Many female customers in a department store choose not to try on clothing because the changing rooms have no doors.

Question 15

Of women who have reported sexual assault, the greatest percent of them implicated a(n) _______ as the perpetrator.

Accepted Answer

A)  current intimate partner 
B)  family member 
C)  authority figure 
D)  acquaintance 
E)  stranger 
A)  current intimate partner 
B)  family member 
C)  authority figure 
D)  acquaintance 
E)  stranger

Question 16

How have guidelines for handling sexual assault on campus changed from the Obama to the Trump administration? The Trump administration guidelines

Accepted Answer

A)  do not allow colleges to punish students who have committed sexual assaults. 
B)  do not allow colleges to get involved in cases of sexual assault. 
C)  require both the accuser and accused to pay for a lawyer. 
D)  mandate that colleges use the highest possible standard of proof in sexual assault cases. 
E)  allow for the possibility of mediation and restorative justice. 
A)  do not allow colleges to punish students who have committed sexual assaults. 
B)  do not allow colleges to get involved in cases of sexual assault. 
C)  require both the accuser and accused to pay for a lawyer. 
D)  mandate that colleges use the highest possible standard of proof in sexual assault cases. 
E)  allow for the possibility of mediation and restorative justice.

Question 17

A woman is planning a date with a man she has never met in person. They initially connected online and have been emailing for a few months. What safety measure should she take to reduce her risk of sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insist that the date take place at her apartment rather than his. 
B)  Arrange to meet in a public place with other people around. 
C)  Insist the date occur during the day, before it gets dark. 
D)  Avoid sharing anything personal about herself during the date. 
E)  Suggest that he pick her up rather than driving herself to the date. 
A)  Insist that the date take place at her apartment rather than his. 
B)  Arrange to meet in a public place with other people around. 
C)  Insist the date occur during the day, before it gets dark. 
D)  Avoid sharing anything personal about herself during the date. 
E)  Suggest that he pick her up rather than driving herself to the date.

Question 18

Describe recidivism rates among sexual offenders, and make a case for or against funding recidivism prevention programs for convicted sex offenders.

Accepted Answer

How recidivism rates for sexual offender

Question 19

After making out with a woman at a fraternity party, a man with no prior history of sexual assault decides to get her drunk in order to have sex with her. He knew she was too intoxicated to consent when they had sex, but did not care in the heat of the moment. What factors might explain his behavior?

Accepted Answer

Discussion of the "cold-to-hot empathy g

Question 20

In general, what should a woman who has been raped do as soon as possible after the rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call a lawyer 
B)  Take a shower 
C)  Douche to prevent STIs and pregnancy 
D)  Get medical attention 
E)  Meet with the police 
A)  Call a lawyer 
B)  Take a shower 
C)  Douche to prevent STIs and pregnancy 
D)  Get medical attention 
E)  Meet with the police

Why is alcohol the number one "date rape drug"?

A teenage boy shows no remorse for having raped two classmates. However, he becomes very upset when he learns he will be charged as an adult for the crimes. This aligns with the research finding that rapists

A 32-year-old woman was raped as a young teenager and has lasting psychological symptoms. In therapy she recalls the rape in detail while using coping techniques to manage distress. What form of therapy is she getting?

A female college sophomore has reported a date rape to officials at her California university. The alleged perpetrator claims the sex was consensual. Which behavior by the young woman would be considered affirmative consent?

What element is necessary for a conviction in a sexual assault trial?

Research shows that some extremely violent rapists have

Describe rates of intimate partner violence and the demographic factors associated with higher risk.

Which childhood experience is most likely to contribute to a culture of rape?

What did the English common law concept of a "marital exemption" for rape mean?

At a fraternity party, a man doses an unfamiliar woman's drink with Rohypnol, keeps an eye on her for the next hour, and then rapes her once she is too impaired to resist. This is an example of both

Which situation is an example of third-party sexual harassment?

Of women who have reported sexual assault, the greatest percent of them implicated a(n) _______ as the perpetrator.

How have guidelines for handling sexual assault on campus changed from the Obama to the Trump administration? The Trump administration guidelines

A woman is planning a date with a man she has never met in person. They initially connected online and have been emailing for a few months. What safety measure should she take to reduce her risk of sexual assault?

Describe recidivism rates among sexual offenders, and make a case for or against funding recidivism prevention programs for convicted sex offenders.

In general, what should a woman who has been raped do as soon as possible after the rape?

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Exam 15: Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Partner Violence

Why is alcohol the number one "date rape drug"?

A teenage boy shows no remorse for having raped two classmates. However, he becomes very upset when he learns he will be charged as an adult for the crimes. This aligns with the research finding that rapists

A 32-year-old woman was raped as a young teenager and has lasting psychological symptoms. In therapy she recalls the rape in detail while using coping techniques to manage distress. What form of therapy is she getting?

A female college sophomore has reported a date rape to officials at her California university. The alleged perpetrator claims the sex was consensual. Which behavior by the young woman would be considered affirmative consent?

What element is necessary for a conviction in a sexual assault trial?

Research shows that some extremely violent rapists have

Describe rates of intimate partner violence and the demographic factors associated with higher risk.

Which childhood experience is most likely to contribute to a culture of rape?

What did the English common law concept of a "marital exemption" for rape mean?

At a fraternity party, a man doses an unfamiliar woman's drink with Rohypnol, keeps an eye on her for the next hour, and then rapes her once she is too impaired to resist. This is an example of both

Which situation is an example of third-party sexual harassment?

Of women who have reported sexual assault, the greatest percent of them implicated a(n) _______ as the perpetrator.

How have guidelines for handling sexual assault on campus changed from the Obama to the Trump administration? The Trump administration guidelines

A woman is planning a date with a man she has never met in person. They initially connected online and have been emailing for a few months. What safety measure should she take to reduce her risk of sexual assault?

Describe recidivism rates among sexual offenders, and make a case for or against funding recidivism prevention programs for convicted sex offenders.

In general, what should a woman who has been raped do as soon as possible after the rape?

Sexuality: Pathways to Understanding

Womens Bodies

Mens Bodies

Sex Development and Diversity

Attraction, Arousal, and Response

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Relationships

Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Lifespan: Adult-hood

Sexual Orientation

A typical Sexuality

Sexual Disorders

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sex Work

Filters