Deck 17: Sexual Coercionay

Question 1

In Canada, the majority of reported sexual offenses are classified as

A)level 1.
B)level 2.
C)level 3.
D)sexual harassment.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In Canada, the sexual assault rate is highest among those aged

A)15-24.
B)25-44.
C)45-55.
D)55 and older.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Approximately ________ of Canadian college and university women reported they had been coerced, either verbally or physically, to have unwanted sex.

A)10%
B)20%
C)40%
D)50%

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Amir is HIV positive. If he fails to inform sex partners about his HIV status, he can be

A)given a fine of up to $10,000.
B)imprisoned without trial.
C)charged with sexual assault.
D)deported from Canada.

Question 5

Sexual assault classified as level 3 is characterized by

A)minor physical injury.
B)maiming and disfigurement.
C)threats to use a weapon.
D)threats to injure friends or family members.

Question 6

Which statement is true with regard to sexual assault?

A)Sexual assault is an act of power and dominance.
B)Sexual assault is an act of sex.
C)Unwanted sexual activity between married individuals is not classified as assault.
D)Unwanted sexual activity between persons of the same sex is not classified as sexual assault.

Question 7

Statistics from the 2009 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that approximately ______ of perpetrators of sexual assault are male.

A)90%
B)80%
C)70%
D)60%

Question 8

One of the central myths about sexual assault in our culture is that most sexual assaults are perpetrated

A)by acquaintances.
B)by husbands against their wives.
C)by strangers.
D)on dates.

Question 9

Researchers estimate that ____ in _____ sexual assaults are never reported to police.

A)1; 50
B)1; 25
C)1; 10
D)1; 100

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of sexual assault?

A)Zhari touches a woman's breast without her consent.
B)Dustin watches a woman undress through her window.
C)Ray makes a sexually obscene phone call to a stranger.
D)Judah tells a sexually explicit joke to his female friends.

Question 11

Marian has been convicted of level 2 sexual assault. She could go to prison for up to _______ years.

A)4
B)8
C)12
D)14

Question 12

In Canada, rape

A)would be listed as a level 1 sexual assault.
B)would be listed as an aggravated sexual assault.
C)would be listed as a sexual assault causing bodily harm.
D)was removed from the Criminal Code of Canada and replaced with sexual assault.

Question 13

In terms of the number of sexual offenses that were reported over the past decades, the number has

A)increased.
B)increased in line with population growth.
C)stayed the same.
D)decreased.

Question 14

Peter has been charged with sexual assault that involved disfigurement of the victim. If convicted, Peter's prison term could be

A)a decade.
B)up to life.
C)five years.
D)suspended.

Question 15

What statement is true with regard to obtaining consent for sexual activity?

A)Consent must be obtained when one partner is under the influence of drugs.
B)Consent must be obtained when one partner is intoxicated.
C)Consent must be obtained when one partner is underage.
D)Consent must be obtained when an individual is not intoxicated, not underage, not unconscious, or not under the influence of drugs.

Question 16

In Canada, sexual assault involving a weapon would be categorized as level

A)1.
B)2.
C)3.
D)4.

Question 17

Andrea was sexually assaulted, but has little memory of the event. It is possible that she was given which of the following drugs?

A)Seroquel
B)Bupropion
C)Rohypnol
D)Naproxen

Question 18

In Canada, which of the following would be classified as a sexual assault if consent were not given?

A)Touching a person's breasts
B)Telling an explicit joke
C)Voyeurism
D)Obscene phone call

Question 19

Renee experienced unwanted sexual touching from a co-worker at her previous job. In order for criminal charges to be laid against her co-worker, Renee

A)must report the crime within 5 years.
B)needs to have a witness to the event.
C)has to prove that it was not an accident.
D)can make a police report at any time.

Question 20

In Canada, the highest rates of police-reported sexual assault occur in

A)Nunavut.
B)Manitoba.
C)Ontario.
D)Quebec.

Question 21

When ingested, Rohypnol causes

A)impaired judgment and heightened sexual arousal.
B)impaired judgment and memory loss.
C)loss of inhibitions and enhanced sexual arousal.
D)paralysis and memory loss.

Question 22

In studies looking for commonalities among individuals who commit sexual assault, evidence suggests that

A)most have antisocial personality disorders.
B)they are generally just as intelligent and mentally fit as others.
C)the majority display narcissistic traits.
D)they come from highly dysfunctional families.

Question 23

In stranger sexual assault, it is typical for an assailant to

A)choose a victim and then carefully plan the sexual assault.
B)choose a victim impulsively and immediately commit the sexual assault.
C)invite a woman on a date and then force sex.
D)target prepubescent children.

Question 24

In a study of Canadian male university students, ______ reported that they had been coerced into having sex in the previous year.

A)5%
B)10%
C)20%
D)40%

Question 25

The major motive behind gang sexual assault is

A)anger.
B)power.
C)solidarity.
D)competition.

Question 26

What is the accepted way of expressing sexual consent?

A)Not stopping the partner
B)Verbally expressing agreement to sexual activity
C)Positive body language
D)There has been no real consensus as to the proper definition of consent.

Question 27

Joanne, a 21-year-old university student, is most likely to be sexually assaulted by

A)a friend or acquaintance.
B)a co-worker.
C)a stranger at the university she attends.
D)a complete stranger, while walking home from university.

Question 28

Maurice has been convicted of sexual assault. His family background is likely characterized by

A)an absent father.
B)unemotional parents.
C)alcohol abuse.
D)poor nutrition.

Question 29

Which of the following statements best reflects the findings from research on sexually coercive men?

A)Most sexually coercive men are mentally ill.
B)Most sexually coercive men have criminal backgrounds.
C)Sexually coercive men have lower IQs.
D)There is no single type of man who commits sexual assault.

Question 30

Valerie is at a bar with her friends. What step should she take to protect herself from date-rape drugs?

A)Smell her drink before she tastes it.
B)Drink only bottled water, not alcohol.
C)Keep her drink with her at all times.
D)Monitor her drink for colour changes.

Question 31

Police-reported data shows that in 2007, approximately ______ of sexual assaults were committed by strangers.

A)20%
B)10%
C)30%
D)5%

Question 32

Research on university students supports the connection between ________ and tendencies to sexual assault.

A)having been a victim of sexual assault
B)stereotypical masculine identification
C)the use of pornography
D)gang affiliation

Question 33

Women are more likely to report sexual assault to the police when the perpetrator is

A)a stranger.
B)an acquaintance.
C)a family member.
D)an employer.

Question 34

Men who are coerced into sexual activity are more likely to

A)be physically pressured.
B)made to feel guilty causing them to "give in."
C)experience intoxication.
D)be emotionally pressured.

Question 35

Which of the following is not one of the myths about sexual assault mentioned in the text?

A)"Women say no when they mean yes."
B)"Deep down, women want to be assaulted."
C)"Women make up sexual assault to retaliate against men."
D)"Women like a man who is forceful and pushy."

Question 36

In general, women are more likely to be sexually assaulted by

A)men they know.
B)strangers.
C)criminals.
D)men in positions of power.

Question 37

Men who sexually assault other men are rarely motivated by

A)revenge.
B)domination.
C)sexual arousal.
D)sadism.

Question 38

Canadian statistics from 2002 show that approximately ________ of sexual assaults were committed by an acquaintance.

A)20%
B)30%
C)40%
D)50%

Question 39

Which statement is true regarding male sexual assault?

A)Most men who sexually assault other men are homosexual.
B)The only motive cited for male sexual assault is retaliation.
C)Males are generally attacked by a single assailant.
D)Most male sexual assaults are perpetrated by other males.

Question 40

College men who held "traditional" views of gender roles were

A)less likely to accept violence against women.
B)more likely to blame sexual assault survivors.
C)less likely to become aroused by depictions of sexual assault.
D)less likely to have engaged in sexual coercion.

Question 41

Research has shown that if attacked, pleading, begging, or attempting to reason with the assailant

A)is an effective strategy for preventing sexual assault.
B)can be effective in some situations.
C)will not stop the sexual assault but will lessen the chance of serious injury.
D)will buy enough time for a passerby to intervene or call the police.

Question 42

"Consanguineous" means

A)sexually inappropriate.
B)related by blood.
C)incestuous.
D)related by marriage.

Question 43

David has been diagnosed with pedophilia. As a child, he is likely to have

A)experienced frequent seizures.
B)had a serious head injury.
C)been hospitalized for polio.
D)suffered from encephalitis.

Question 44

Which statement is false with regard to verbal sexual coercion?

A)Verbal coercion is more common than physical coercion.
B)Both men and women use verbal coercion.
C)There is no clear definition of what constitutes verbal coercion.
D)Verbal coercion is rarely used in same-sex relationships.

Question 45

A key component of the treatment process for sexual assault survivors is to help the survivor

A)mobilize support.
B)remember the details of the event.
C)forgive the assailant.
D)report the sexual assault to police.

Question 46

With regard to child sexual abuse in Canada, which of the following is true?

A)The majority of victims under the age of 18 were female.
B)Twenty-five percent of sexual assault victims were under the age of 18.
C)Boys over the age of 12 were more likely to be victims.
D)Statistics are unavailable due to laws protecting minors.

Question 47

Which of the following would be considered an offense under the Canadian Criminal Code?

A)A 19-year-old assistant store manager having consensual sex with a 16-year-old employee
B)A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy having sex
C)Two 16-year-old males having oral sex
D)Two 13-year-old youths participating in oral sex

Question 48

Ivy has recently broken up with her partner who was quite angry over her rejection of him. Last evening, he showed up at her door asking if they could at least talk about the breakup. What is the best advice for Ivy?

A)Call the police.
B)Let him in, but agree to a time limit.
C)Do not let him in if she feels he is likely to be aggressive.
D)Step outside to talk to him.

Question 49

Sexual abuse of children by women might be underreported because women

A)are allowed a freer range of physical contact with children.
B)do not leave any physical evidence of abuse.
C)are treated more lightly by the justice system.
D)are more careful to cover up their abuse.

Question 50

In terms of sexual assault prevention, which of the following is not an appropriate prevention measure?

A)Keep doorways and entries well lit.
B)Check the back seat of your car before entering.
C)List yourself on your mailbox by first initials only.
D)Keep your keys in your pocket while walking to the car since you need your hands free.

Question 51

A clinical diagnosis of pedophilia is made when an individual

A)sexually assaults a prepubescent child.
B)is sexually attracted exclusively to children.
C)has a persistent or recurrent attraction to children.
D)acts on or is distressed by attraction to children.

Question 52

Ally recently experienced a sexual assault. In the following weeks, she may experience

A)delusions.
B)insomnia.
C)hypomania.
D)fainting.

Question 53

The most common type of child sexual abuse involves

A)oral sex.
B)vaginal penetration.
C)genital fondling.
D)exhibitionism.

Question 54

Research has found that women who experienced sexual coercion in their dating relationships were more likely to have

A)lower levels of self-esteem and sexual self-esteem.
B)higher levels of drug use.
C)many casual sexual partners.
D)a very limited number of sexual partners.

Question 55

Treatment of sexual assault survivors typically involves two stages. What are these two stages?

A)Crisis intervention and facilitation of long-term adjustment
B)Medication and peer counselling
C)Rehabilitation and counselling
D)Legal advice and therapy

Question 56

Which of the following is not a form of child sexual abuse?

A)Sex play between children of similar ages
B)Intimate kissing between an adult and a child that is under the age of consent
C)Masturbating while a child under the age of consent watches
D)An adult fondling the genitals of a child who gives willing consent

Question 57

Nahmia was sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance, but did not report the incident to the police. Which of the following is the most common reason for not reporting a sexual assault?

A)The belief that the perpetrator will not be charged
B)Secretly desiring to be coerced into sexual acts
C)Inviting sexual coercion by wearing revealing clothes
D)Some women are not distressed by sexual coercion.

Question 58

Margo was sexually abused as a child. She now experiences flashbacks of the experience, nightmares about the experience, and anxiety. What is Margo experiencing?

A)Post-traumatic stress disorder
B)Anhedonic depression
C)Regressive behaviour disorder
D)Paranoid schizophrenia

Question 59

In the vast majority of sexual abuse cases, the abuse occurs between a child and

A)a stranger who lures them into a car.
B)a parent.
C)relatives, family friends, or neighbours.
D)a stranger who lures them into his/her apartment or house.

Question 60

Celine was sexually assaulted. What should she do immediately?

A)Ask others if they witnessed the event.
B)Thoroughly wash herself and her clothes.
C)Report the crime and seek medical attention.
D)Consider if she is responsible for the assault.

Question 61

If a woman is sexually assaulted and the assailant threatens to harm her children, the offender could serve up to 14 years in prison.

Question 62

Sexual harassment generally involves all of the following, except

A)abuse of power.
B)sexual desire.
C)social control.
D)hostility towards women.

Question 63

Some Canadian communities have volunteer groups known as Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) whose two goals are community protection and offender

A)rehabilitation.
B)tracking.
C)alert.
D)labelling.

Question 64

In a 2008 survey of Ontario high school students, approximately ______ reported that they had been subjected to sexual comments or gestures at school.

A)50%
B)25%
C)75%
D)15%

Question 65

The prevalence of sexual assault in Canada is similar in all regions.

Question 66

Boh and Liu are a brother and sister who both experienced sexual abuse as children. In comparison to his sister, Boh is subsequently more likely to

A)get into fights at school.
B)refuse to eat family meals.
C)have difficulty sleeping.
D)skip high school classes.

Question 67

Marshall and colleagues have suggested a number of approaches to the treatment of sex offenders. Which approach is not one they recommend?

A)Having offenders take responsibility for their actions
B)Teaching relationship skills
C)Reconditioning strategies to enhance appropriate sexual interests and reduce deviant ones
D)Having offenders register on a national sex-offender registry and participate in a public notification system

Question 68

In Canada, the number of sexual assaults reported to the police has been declining since 1993.

Question 69

High school boys were most upset by which type of sexual harassment?

A)Being targets of sexual comments
B)Postings on the Internet
C)Being targets of sexual rumours or graffiti
D)Being treated as a sexual object

Question 70

Many fathers who commit incest with daughters see their daughters as

A)sexual objects.
B)wanting and willing to have sex.
C)a surrogate wife.
D)sexually passive.

Question 71

Doug has sexually abused his daughter, Lily. If he is Lily's stepfather rather than her biological father, then he is more likely to be aroused by

A)child sexual abuse.
B)incestuous relationships.
C)depictions of violence.
D)pornographic images.

Question 72

In a study of Canadian students in Grades 6 to 8, which of the following conclusions was found regarding sexual harassment?

A)Girls were more likely to be victims.
B)Boys and girls were equally likely to report victimization.
C)Girls were more likely to report perpetration.
D)Boys were more likely to be victims.

Question 73

In a 1999 survey of Canadian women, approximately how many reported having experienced harassment in the workplace in the past year?

A)50-60%
B)60-70%
C)25-30%
D)10-20%

Question 74

Which of the following examples represents the most common type of consanguineous relationship?

A)Mark has sex with his sister.
B)Luke has sex with his father.
C)Marcie has sex with her father.
D)Heather has sex with her uncle.

Question 75

Upon release from prison, Canadian sex offenders

A)are mandated to take anti-androgen drugs to reduce their sex drive.
B)undergo psychological interventions to reduce recidivism.
C)must be evaluated for possible surgical castration.
D)must register with the national sex-offender registry.

Question 76

Individuals who experience a sexual assault must report the incident to police within two years in order to bring charges to the assailant.

Question 77

Employers can be held responsible for their employees' harassing behaviour in the workplace if

A)the behaviour involves physical intimidation.
B)the behaviour causes the victim to leave their job.
C)employers were aware of the behaviour and did nothing to stop it.
D)the behaviour is reported to the police.

Question 78

Which of the following is not an example of sexual harassment?

A)Asking a co-worker out on a date
B)Leering at a co-worker's body
C)Hanging nude pictures in your locker
D)Telling sexual jokes

Question 79

One of the less common forms of sexual harassment is

A)staring.
B)making sexual jokes.
C)making threats.
D)making comments about women.

Question 80

Gang sexual assaults tend to be more vicious than individual attacks.