Question 1

The rate of recidivism for rapists increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are true about the MTC rape typology except

Accepted Answer

A)  it considers the context in which rape occurs. 
B)  it considers behavioral patterns of rapists. 
C)  it is based on personality traits of rapists. 
D)  it is not useful to victims of sexual assault. 
A)  it considers the context in which rape occurs. 
B)  it considers behavioral patterns of rapists. 
C)  it is based on personality traits of rapists. 
D)  it is not useful to victims of sexual assault. B

Question 3

Discuss the reasons alcohol and drugs are often associated with sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why alcohol and drugs are often associated with sexual assault.

Firstly, alcohol and drugs can impair judgment and decision-making abilities, leading to a higher likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors, including sexual assault. When under the influence, individuals may be more likely to disregard consent and boundaries, leading to non-consensual sexual activity.

Secondly, alcohol and drugs can also lower inhibitions and increase aggression, making individuals more likely to engage in predatory behavior. This can lead to situations where perpetrators take advantage of someone who is incapacitated or unable to give consent.

Additionally, alcohol and drugs are often used as a tool by perpetrators to incapacitate their victims, making it easier to commit sexual assault. They may use substances to manipulate or coerce their victims into compliance, taking advantage of their impaired state.

Furthermore, the social environment surrounding alcohol and drug use can also contribute to the association with sexual assault. Parties and social gatherings where alcohol and drugs are present may create an atmosphere where boundaries are not respected, and individuals may feel more emboldened to engage in predatory behavior.

Overall, the association between alcohol, drugs, and sexual assault is complex and multifaceted, but it is clear that substance use can significantly increase the risk of sexual assault occurring. It is important to address these issues through education, prevention, and support for survivors.

Question 4

Why are unstructured clinical interviews particularly problematic for assessing adult sex offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include collateral information such as medical reports an arrest reports 
B)  They don't allow the interviewee an opportunity to expound on responses 
C)  The typical interviewer is untrained in sex offender typologies 
D)  Sex offenders may deny or conceal feelings and deviant behavior 
A)  They include collateral information such as medical reports an arrest reports 
B)  They don't allow the interviewee an opportunity to expound on responses 
C)  The typical interviewer is untrained in sex offender typologies 
D)  Sex offenders may deny or conceal feelings and deviant behavior

Question 5

What does the research tell us about prison officials who deny the seriousness of rape in prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are high highly regarded within the correctional system. 
B)  They have a history of raping in the community. 
C)  They subscribe to rape myths. 
D)  They fear retaliation from coworkers. 
A)  They are high highly regarded within the correctional system. 
B)  They have a history of raping in the community. 
C)  They subscribe to rape myths. 
D)  They fear retaliation from coworkers.

Question 6

The MMPI-2 is the most widely used adult sex offender instrument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which substance has a strong connection to date rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Cocaine 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Cocaine

Question 8

Which category of the MTC:R3's aggression variable is characterized by extreme violence and desire to degrade the victim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expressive aggression 
B)  Instrumental aggression 
C)  Strategic violence 
D)  Sadistic violence 
A)  Expressive aggression 
B)  Instrumental aggression 
C)  Strategic violence 
D)  Sadistic violence

Question 9

Choose and describe one risk assessment instrument used with sex offenders.

Accepted Answer

One risk assessment instrument used with

Question 10

Which variable of the MTC:R3 is a powerful predictor of recidivism and offending frequency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual fantasies 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Impulsivity 
D)  Social Competence 
A)  Sexual fantasies 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Impulsivity 
D)  Social Competence

Question 11

Current research indicates that the typical Internet child molester

Accepted Answer

A)  is skilled at identifying unsuspecting victims. 
B)  engages in deception to assault victims. 
C)  has face to face sexual contact with victims more than once. 
D)  has an extensive history of violent offending. 
A)  is skilled at identifying unsuspecting victims. 
B)  engages in deception to assault victims. 
C)  has face to face sexual contact with victims more than once. 
D)  has an extensive history of violent offending.

Question 12

According to the MTC: R3, an opportunistic rapist who has demonstrated impulsivity since adolescence is classified as a __________ rapist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 
B)  pervasively angry 
C)  vindictive 
D)  Type 2 
A)  Type 1 
B)  pervasively angry 
C)  vindictive 
D)  Type 2

Question 13

Compare and contrast the studies of Vandiver and Kercher (2004) and Sandler and Freeman (2007).

Accepted Answer

The studies of Vandiver and Kercher (200

Question 14

Describe the different factors that influence the recidivism rate of sex offenders. How may policy changes affect this rate?

Accepted Answer

The recidivism rate of sex offenders is

Question 15

The majority of sexual assaults are never reported to law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which key element do perpetrators of sexual assault, highly aggressive children, and violent persons all have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  History of victimization 
B)  Distrust of women 
C)  Deficits in information processing 
D)  Misinterpretation of communication 
A)  History of victimization 
B)  Distrust of women 
C)  Deficits in information processing 
D)  Misinterpretation of communication

Question 17

The majority of interfamilial pedophilia involves older siblings molesting younger siblings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pervasively angry rapist category of the MTC is further subdivided into sadistic and nonsadistic types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Groth found that the majority of rapists in the study were __________ rapists.

Accepted Answer

A)  child 
B)  power 
C)  anger 
D)  sadistic 
A)  child 
B)  power 
C)  anger 
D)  sadistic

Question 20

Which issue do persons accused of sexual assault often use as their defense at trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attractiveness 
B)  Age 
C)  Consent 
D)  Competency 
A)  Attractiveness 
B)  Age 
C)  Consent 
D)  Competency

The rate of recidivism for rapists increases with age.

All of the following are true about the MTC rape typology except

Discuss the reasons alcohol and drugs are often associated with sexual assault.

Why are unstructured clinical interviews particularly problematic for assessing adult sex offenders?

What does the research tell us about prison officials who deny the seriousness of rape in prisons?

The MMPI-2 is the most widely used adult sex offender instrument.

Which substance has a strong connection to date rape?

Which category of the MTC:R3's aggression variable is characterized by extreme violence and desire to degrade the victim?

Choose and describe one risk assessment instrument used with sex offenders.

Which variable of the MTC:R3 is a powerful predictor of recidivism and offending frequency?

Current research indicates that the typical Internet child molester

According to the MTC: R3, an opportunistic rapist who has demonstrated impulsivity since adolescence is classified as a __________ rapist.

Compare and contrast the studies of Vandiver and Kercher (2004) and Sandler and Freeman (2007).

Describe the different factors that influence the recidivism rate of sex offenders. How may policy changes affect this rate?

The majority of sexual assaults are never reported to law enforcement.

Which key element do perpetrators of sexual assault, highly aggressive children, and violent persons all have in common?

The majority of interfamilial pedophilia involves older siblings molesting younger siblings.

The pervasively angry rapist category of the MTC is further subdivided into sadistic and nonsadistic types.

Groth found that the majority of rapists in the study were __________ rapists.

Which issue do persons accused of sexual assault often use as their defense at trial?

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Exam 9: Psychology of Sexual Assault

The rate of recidivism for rapists increases with age.

All of the following are true about the MTC rape typology except

Discuss the reasons alcohol and drugs are often associated with sexual assault.

Why are unstructured clinical interviews particularly problematic for assessing adult sex offenders?

What does the research tell us about prison officials who deny the seriousness of rape in prisons?

The MMPI-2 is the most widely used adult sex offender instrument.

Which substance has a strong connection to date rape?

Which category of the MTC:R3's aggression variable is characterized by extreme violence and desire to degrade the victim?

Choose and describe one risk assessment instrument used with sex offenders.

Which variable of the MTC:R3 is a powerful predictor of recidivism and offending frequency?

Current research indicates that the typical Internet child molester

According to the MTC: R3, an opportunistic rapist who has demonstrated impulsivity since adolescence is classified as a __________ rapist.

Compare and contrast the studies of Vandiver and Kercher (2004) and Sandler and Freeman (2007).

Describe the different factors that influence the recidivism rate of sex offenders. How may policy changes affect this rate?

The majority of sexual assaults are never reported to law enforcement.

Which key element do perpetrators of sexual assault, highly aggressive children, and violent persons all have in common?

The majority of interfamilial pedophilia involves older siblings molesting younger siblings.

The pervasively angry rapist category of the MTC is further subdivided into sadistic and nonsadistic types.

Groth found that the majority of rapists in the study were __________ rapists.

Which issue do persons accused of sexual assault often use as their defense at trial?

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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