Question 1

Evidence that exposure to violent pornography is related to greater sexual aggressiveness best supports the ______ theory of rape.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  gender schema 
D)  feminist 
A)  social learning 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  gender schema 
D)  feminist A

Question 2

Which of the following is/are true about acquaintance rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  The large majority of women who say "no" really do mean "no". 
B)  Nine out of ten rape cases are acquaintance rape. 
C)  Most victims of acquaintance rape do not acknowledge they have been raped. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The large majority of women who say "no" really do mean "no". 
B)  Nine out of ten rape cases are acquaintance rape. 
C)  Most victims of acquaintance rape do not acknowledge they have been raped. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 3

There is evidence that intimate partner violence:

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs much less often in lesbian relationships than in heterosexual relationships. 
B)  is directed less at women with disabilities than able-bodied women. 
C)  occurs more often against low-income women than middle-income women. 
D)  occurs more often among Asian American women than other ethnic groups of women. 
A)  occurs much less often in lesbian relationships than in heterosexual relationships. 
B)  is directed less at women with disabilities than able-bodied women. 
C)  occurs more often against low-income women than middle-income women. 
D)  occurs more often among Asian American women than other ethnic groups of women. C

Question 4

Evidence that cultures with greater gender inequality have higher rape rates than cultures with greater equality is most supportive of ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning 
B)  feminist 
C)  gender schema 
D)  psychoanalytic 
A)  social learning 
B)  feminist 
C)  gender schema 
D)  psychoanalytic

Question 5

Research indicates that characteristics of harassers does not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive attitude toward women 
B)  traditional gender attitudes 
C)  a perception of sexual relationships as manipulative and exploitative 
D)  the view that women are not their equals 
A)  a positive attitude toward women 
B)  traditional gender attitudes 
C)  a perception of sexual relationships as manipulative and exploitative 
D)  the view that women are not their equals

Question 6

Which is true of female genital mutilation/cutting?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually performed by medical personnel under sanitary conditions. 
B)  It usually causes few, if any, reproductive health problems. 
C)  It is now outlawed in most African nations. 
D)  Only a few thousand girls and women per year now undergo this procedure. 
A)  It is usually performed by medical personnel under sanitary conditions. 
B)  It usually causes few, if any, reproductive health problems. 
C)  It is now outlawed in most African nations. 
D)  Only a few thousand girls and women per year now undergo this procedure.

Question 7

The typical victim of elder abuse is a woman who:

Accepted Answer

A)  is over age 75. 
B)  lives at home with an adult caregiver(s). 
C)  is physically and/or mentally frail. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is over age 75. 
B)  lives at home with an adult caregiver(s). 
C)  is physically and/or mentally frail. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The evolutionary perspective claims that rape has evolved because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a way to achieve sexual gratification while avoiding emotional intimacy. 
B)  it is a strategy for achieving reproductive success. 
C)  it is a strategy for venting aggression without risk of being hurt in return. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  it is a way to achieve sexual gratification while avoiding emotional intimacy. 
B)  it is a strategy for achieving reproductive success. 
C)  it is a strategy for venting aggression without risk of being hurt in return. 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

In the AAUW survey of middle and senior high school girls, what percentage reported receiving sexual comments or looks?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 10% 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  nearly half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  about 10% 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  nearly half 
D)  two-thirds

Question 10

Which of the following is not a major reason why women remain in abusive relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of financial resources 
B)  fear of retaliation 
C)  an unconscious wish to be hurt 
D)  cultural or religious beliefs forbidding divorce 
A)  lack of financial resources 
B)  fear of retaliation 
C)  an unconscious wish to be hurt 
D)  cultural or religious beliefs forbidding divorce

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following is likely to be the most common response made by women when they are sexually harassed?

Accepted Answer

A)  filing a formal complaint to the authorities 
B)  filing a lawsuit 
C)  avoiding the harasser 
D)  confronting the harasser 
A)  filing a formal complaint to the authorities 
B)  filing a lawsuit 
C)  avoiding the harasser 
D)  confronting the harasser

Question 12

Research on acceptance of rape myths shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the increase in rape education has virtually eliminated rape myth acceptance among young adults. 
B)  women and men are equally likely to endorse rape myths. 
C)  fraternity men have stronger rape myth acceptance than do non-fraternity men. 
D)  male college athletes and non-athletes are equally likely to endorse rape myths. 
A)  the increase in rape education has virtually eliminated rape myth acceptance among young adults. 
B)  women and men are equally likely to endorse rape myths. 
C)  fraternity men have stronger rape myth acceptance than do non-fraternity men. 
D)  male college athletes and non-athletes are equally likely to endorse rape myths.

Question 13

Discuss reasons why women are not likely to label their experiences with forced sex as rape.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why women may

Question 14

Nearly _____ percent of all murders of women around the world are committed by intimate partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  40 
D)  60 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  40 
D)  60

Question 15

Discuss cross-cultural variations in attitudes toward rape victims.

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural variations in attitudes t

Question 16

Describe common and more atypical responses of women when they have been sexually harassed.

Accepted Answer

Common responses of women when they have

Question 17

Men who are most likely to abuse their intimate partners tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be less educated. 
B)  be poor. 
C)  have witnessed or experienced family violence as a child. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  be less educated. 
B)  be poor. 
C)  have witnessed or experienced family violence as a child. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Discuss the consequences of having a society in which there are many more young adult men than young adult women.

Accepted Answer

Having a society in which there are many

Question 19

Which is true of stalking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has psychological consequences, but not physical ones. 
B)  Most stalkers are female. 
C)  Stalking often is perpetuated by former partners. 
D)  Currently, about 5% of American women report being stalked. 
A)  It has psychological consequences, but not physical ones. 
B)  Most stalkers are female. 
C)  Stalking often is perpetuated by former partners. 
D)  Currently, about 5% of American women report being stalked.

Question 20

Why do few victims of acquaintance rape report their assault to the police?

Accepted Answer

A)  They engage in self blame for failing to communicate their intentions more clearly. 
B)  They might not want to go through an embarrassing police investigation. 
C)  They are aware of the widespread lack of support for rape victims. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  They engage in self blame for failing to communicate their intentions more clearly. 
B)  They might not want to go through an embarrassing police investigation. 
C)  They are aware of the widespread lack of support for rape victims. 
D)  all of the above

Evidence that exposure to violent pornography is related to greater sexual aggressiveness best supports the ______ theory of rape.

Which of the following is/are true about acquaintance rape?

There is evidence that intimate partner violence:

Evidence that cultures with greater gender inequality have higher rape rates than cultures with greater equality is most supportive of ______ theory.

Research indicates that characteristics of harassers does not include which of the following?

Which is true of female genital mutilation/cutting?

The typical victim of elder abuse is a woman who:

The evolutionary perspective claims that rape has evolved because

In the AAUW survey of middle and senior high school girls, what percentage reported receiving sexual comments or looks?

Which of the following is not a major reason why women remain in abusive relationships?

According to the text, which of the following is likely to be the most common response made by women when they are sexually harassed?

Research on acceptance of rape myths shows that:

Discuss reasons why women are not likely to label their experiences with forced sex as rape.

Nearly _____ percent of all murders of women around the world are committed by intimate partners.

Discuss cross-cultural variations in attitudes toward rape victims.

Describe common and more atypical responses of women when they have been sexually harassed.

Men who are most likely to abuse their intimate partners tend to:

Discuss the consequences of having a society in which there are many more young adult men than young adult women.

Which is true of stalking?

Why do few victims of acquaintance rape report their assault to the police?

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

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Exam 14: Violence Against Girls and Women

Evidence that exposure to violent pornography is related to greater sexual aggressiveness best supports the ______ theory of rape.

Which of the following is/are true about acquaintance rape?

There is evidence that intimate partner violence:

Evidence that cultures with greater gender inequality have higher rape rates than cultures with greater equality is most supportive of ______ theory.

Research indicates that characteristics of harassers does not include which of the following?

Which is true of female genital mutilation/cutting?

The typical victim of elder abuse is a woman who:

The evolutionary perspective claims that rape has evolved because

In the AAUW survey of middle and senior high school girls, what percentage reported receiving sexual comments or looks?

Which of the following is not a major reason why women remain in abusive relationships?

According to the text, which of the following is likely to be the most common response made by women when they are sexually harassed?

Research on acceptance of rape myths shows that:

Discuss reasons why women are not likely to label their experiences with forced sex as rape.

Nearly _____ percent of all murders of women around the world are committed by intimate partners.

Discuss cross-cultural variations in attitudes toward rape victims.

Describe common and more atypical responses of women when they have been sexually harassed.

Men who are most likely to abuse their intimate partners tend to:

Discuss the consequences of having a society in which there are many more young adult men than young adult women.

Which is true of stalking?

Why do few victims of acquaintance rape report their assault to the police?

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Balancing Family and Work

Physical Health

Mental Health

A Feminist Future

Filters