Question 1

The reasonable woman standard was first proposed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998). 
A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998). B

Question 2

On the basis of their studies, Fiske and Glick made several recommendations for reducing the incidence of harassment. Which of the following is NOT included in their recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making clear standards for what is appropriate and not appropriate in professional settings. 
B)  Eliminating sexually explicit materials in the workplace. 
C)  Ensuring gender neutrality in promotion and hiring decisions. 
D)  Posting the rules of conduct prominently displayed in several locations in the workplace. 
A)  Making clear standards for what is appropriate and not appropriate in professional settings. 
B)  Eliminating sexually explicit materials in the workplace. 
C)  Ensuring gender neutrality in promotion and hiring decisions. 
D)  Posting the rules of conduct prominently displayed in several locations in the workplace. D

Question 3

In _____ the Supreme Court held that in sexual harassment cases, it was not necessary to show psychological injury, and a reasonable person standard should be applied.

Accepted Answer

A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998). 
A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998). A

Question 4

Studies show that females experience workplace harassment _____ often than males, and harassment rates are _____ in the military.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; higher for males than females 
B)  more; higher for both males and females 
C)  less; higher for males than females 
D)  less; higher for females than males 
A)  more; higher for males than females 
B)  more; higher for both males and females 
C)  less; higher for males than females 
D)  less; higher for females than males

Question 5

Studies show that in-person interviews _____ are often systematically biased against minorities, women, and the elderly. A better approach, and a more predictive one, is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  that are structured interviews with a set list of questions; interviews conducted in a free-form manner 
B)  that are structured interviews with a set list of questions; interviews conducted over the phone using a computerized voice 
C)  conducted in a free-form manner; structured interviews with a set list of questions 
D)  conducted in a free-form manner; interviews conducted over the phone using a computerized voice 
A)  that are structured interviews with a set list of questions; interviews conducted in a free-form manner 
B)  that are structured interviews with a set list of questions; interviews conducted over the phone using a computerized voice 
C)  conducted in a free-form manner; structured interviews with a set list of questions 
D)  conducted in a free-form manner; interviews conducted over the phone using a computerized voice

Question 6

Studies show that the jurors focus on a few key factors when they decide on an outcome of a sexual harassment case. The factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the victim's character. 
B)  the consequences suffered by the victim. 
C)  whether the head of the company is a man or a woman. 
D)  how the company responded to the situation. 
A)  the victim's character. 
B)  the consequences suffered by the victim. 
C)  whether the head of the company is a man or a woman. 
D)  how the company responded to the situation.

Question 7

It is difficult to obtain exact estimates of how often harassment in the workplace occurs. All of the following are valid reasons for this EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no uniform questionnaires asking about workplace harassment. 
B)  people's memories about their workplace experiences may be inaccurate. 
C)  people often refuse to disclose information about workplace harassment. 
D)  rates of harassment vary across work settings. 
A)  there are no uniform questionnaires asking about workplace harassment. 
B)  people's memories about their workplace experiences may be inaccurate. 
C)  people often refuse to disclose information about workplace harassment. 
D)  rates of harassment vary across work settings.

Question 8

Studies conducted on desegregation after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954 found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  desegregation had no effect on prejudice. 
B)  desegregation led to an increase in prejudice of Whites toward Blacks. 
C)  desegregation led to a decrease in prejudice of Whites toward Blacks. 
D)  desegregation only decreased prejudice in schools but not in the workplace. 
A)  desegregation had no effect on prejudice. 
B)  desegregation led to an increase in prejudice of Whites toward Blacks. 
C)  desegregation led to a decrease in prejudice of Whites toward Blacks. 
D)  desegregation only decreased prejudice in schools but not in the workplace.

Question 9

Around _____ of females and about _____ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  one quarter; 5% 
B)  one half; a quarter 
C)  one half; 15% 
D)  one quarter; a half 
A)  one quarter; 5% 
B)  one half; a quarter 
C)  one half; 15% 
D)  one quarter; a half

Question 10

The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to use which standard to gauge whether the conduct in question created an unlawful hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reasonable woman standard. 
B)  The totality of circumstances test. 
C)  The reasonable person standard. 
D)  The Griggs test. 
A)  The reasonable woman standard. 
B)  The totality of circumstances test. 
C)  The reasonable person standard. 
D)  The Griggs test.

Question 11

In which of the following schemes for dividing up resources does everybody get the same rewards?

Accepted Answer

A)  The principle of need. 
B)  Equality. 
C)  Equity. 
D)  Forbearance. 
A)  The principle of need. 
B)  Equality. 
C)  Equity. 
D)  Forbearance.

Question 12

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, one study finds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  subjects report liking Black people slightly less than liking White people, and their facial muscles confirm this reality. 
B)  even though subjects report liking Black people slightly more than liking White people, their facial muscles reveal that the opposite is true. 
C)  even though subjects report liking Black people slightly more than liking White people, their facial muscles reveal that they like Black people significantly more than they report. 
D)  subjects report liking Black people much less than liking White people, but their facial muscles reveal that the opposite is true. 
A)  subjects report liking Black people slightly less than liking White people, and their facial muscles confirm this reality. 
B)  even though subjects report liking Black people slightly more than liking White people, their facial muscles reveal that the opposite is true. 
C)  even though subjects report liking Black people slightly more than liking White people, their facial muscles reveal that they like Black people significantly more than they report. 
D)  subjects report liking Black people much less than liking White people, but their facial muscles reveal that the opposite is true.

Question 13

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex harassment could be grounds for a lawsuit in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998). 
A)  Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993). 
B)  Ellison v. Brady (1991). 
C)  Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998). 
D)  Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (1998).

Question 14

"Sleep with me if you want to be promoted" is an example of which type of sexual harassment, as identified by Catherine MacKinnon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quid pro quo. 
B)  Sexual discrimination. 
C)  Hostile work environment. 
D)  Sexual categorical remarks. 
A)  Quid pro quo. 
B)  Sexual discrimination. 
C)  Hostile work environment. 
D)  Sexual categorical remarks.

Question 15

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Accepted Answer

A)  outlawed discrimination based on race. 
B)  outlawed discrimination based on gender. 
C)  specifically addressed the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. 
D)  outlawed discrimination based on race and gender. 
A)  outlawed discrimination based on race. 
B)  outlawed discrimination based on gender. 
C)  specifically addressed the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. 
D)  outlawed discrimination based on race and gender.

Exam 15: Section 3: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

The reasonable woman standard was first proposed in:

On the basis of their studies, Fiske and Glick made several recommendations for reducing the incidence of harassment. Which of the following is NOT included in their recommendations?

In _____ the Supreme Court held that in sexual harassment cases, it was not necessary to show psychological injury, and a reasonable person standard should be applied.

Studies show that females experience workplace harassment _____ often than males, and harassment rates are _____ in the military.

Studies show that in-person interviews _____ are often systematically biased against minorities, women, and the elderly. A better approach, and a more predictive one, is _____.

Studies show that the jurors focus on a few key factors when they decide on an outcome of a sexual harassment case. The factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

It is difficult to obtain exact estimates of how often harassment in the workplace occurs. All of the following are valid reasons for this EXCEPT:

Studies conducted on desegregation after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954 found that:

Around _____ of females and about _____ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.

The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to use which standard to gauge whether the conduct in question created an unlawful hostile environment?

In which of the following schemes for dividing up resources does everybody get the same rewards?

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, one study finds that:

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex harassment could be grounds for a lawsuit in:

"Sleep with me if you want to be promoted" is an example of which type of sexual harassment, as identified by Catherine MacKinnon?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Section 1: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 2: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 3: Psychology and Law: a Cautious Alliance

Section 1: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 2: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 3: Interrogations and Confessions

Section 1: Lie Detection

Section 2: Lie Detection

Section 3: Lie Detection

Section 1: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 2: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 3: The Psychology of Forensic Identification: Dna, Fingerprints, and Physical Trace Evidence

Section 1: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Section 2: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Section 3: Criminal Profiling and Psychological Autopsies

Section 1: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 2: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 3: Child Sexual Abuse: Interviewing Children and the Recovered Memories of Adults

Section 1: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 2: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 3: Eyewitness Identification and Testimony

Section 1: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 2: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 3: Competency to Stand Trial

Section 1: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 2: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 3: Jury Selection and Trial Procedure

Section 1: The Insanity Defense

Section 2: The Insanity Defense

Section 3: The Insanity Defense

Section 1: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 2: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 3: Battered Woman Syndrome, Rape Trauma Syndrome, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Section 1: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 2: Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 3 Juries and Judges As Decision Makers

Section 1: Child Custody Disputes

Section 2: Child Custody Disputes

Section 3: Child Custody Disputes

Section 1: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 2: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 3: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

Section 1: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Section 2: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Section 1: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 2: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 3: Corrections: Sentencing, Imprisonment, and Alternatives

Section 1: The Death Penalty

Section 2: The Death Penalty

Section 3: The Death Penalty

Filters

Studies show that females experience workplace harassment _ often than males, and harassment rates are _ in the military.

Studies show that in-person interviews _ are often systematically biased against minorities, women, and the elderly. A better approach, and a more predictive one, is _.

Around _ of females and about _ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.