PSYCH 312: Human Sexuality-Sexual Aggression and Violence

According to the text, where does the marital rape "double standard" come from? a. the Bible b. old English common law in which the wife was seen as property c. the biological understanding of differences in sex drive d. the socialization process dating back to the Puritans

________ states now provide for criminal penalties for rape within marriage. a. 16 b. 24 c. One half of d. All 50

As of 2008, ________ states continued to treat marital rape less severely than other kinds of rape. a. 6 b. 18 c. 30 d. All 50

The impact of rape within an ongoing intimate relationship (such as a marriage) has been found to be ________. a. less traumatic b. equally or more traumatic c. more likely to be reported d. the impact is not known

The estimates of marital rape range from ________ of married women. a. 1%-2% b. 3%-9% c. 8%-14% d. 10%-30%

For 2009, the average number of rapes was over ________ per day in the United States alone. a. 30 b. 80 c. 160 d. 240

Abby was a victim of rape. If her situation was like most rapes, this was committed by ________. a. a stranger to Abby b. someone Abby knows c. someone Abby met online d. a man who Abby has sexually aroused

The vast majority of rapes are committed by ________. a. men against men b. men against women c. fathers against their children d. women against men

Approximately ________ of men report being the victim of rape or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime compared to approximately ________ of women. a. 1%; 5% b. 2%; 10% c. 3%; 20% d. 5%; 50%

The majority of male rapes are committed by ________. a. women they are dating b. gay men c. other men d. women who are strangers

In terms of men being raped by women, all of the following were identified as tactics, except ________. a. having sex through psychological pressure (threats to end the relationship or blackmail) b. physical force (holding down, tying up) c. threats with weapons d. crying and pleading

When examining the idea that women secretly want to be raped because they report fantasizing about it, it is important to remember that ________. a. in a fantasy, you are in control, whereas in a real rape, all control is taken from you b. most women want a domineering boyfriend c. fantasy often does imitate reality d. deep down many women do want to be forced or at least coerced into sex

The myth that women falsely accuse men of rape is based on all of the following except ________. a. a woman regrets or feels guilty about having intercourse with a man b. she must be angry with him c. she is seeking revenge against him for past offenses d. she wants to go out with him

Cathy is learning about the myths versus truths of rape in her health class. She is likely to learn that the following are all "truths" related to rape, except ________. a. women do not encourage rape by their dress and actions b. rape is not about sex, but about power and control c. women often make false accusations about rape d. rape fantasies do not imply that women want to be raped in real life

Ted is learning about the myths versus truths of rape in his health class. He is likely to learn that all of the following statements about rape are myths except ________. a. women encourage rape by their dress and actions b. women secretly want to be raped c. men who rape are mentally ill d. rape is often about power and control

What we know to be true about the idea that all men are capable of rape includes all of the following except it ________. a. is a myth because most men do not rape b. assumes it is in men's nature to force sex c. is not supported by the research d. is supported in the scientific literature

Two facts about rape are clear: it is usually committed by a(n) ________. a. acquaintance, and the victims are usually young b. acquaintance, and the victims are usually in college c. stranger, and the victims are usually young d. stranger, and the victims are usually in college

Arlene was involved in a sexual assault while in college. She learns that she is not alone. In fact, during their college years, ________ of college women are a victim of some form of sexual assault or sexual coercion. a. nearly a quarter b. almost a third c. more than half d. nearly all

Studies have shown that alcohol use by the victim or perpetrator is involved in ________ of all rapes. a. few b. less than half c. the majority d. 100%

All of the following are true when discussing alcohol and its link to sexual assault, except ________. a. drinking alcohol goes hand-in-hand with college life b. alcohol is seen as causing rape c. alcohol inhibits brain centers that are responsible for judgment, problem-solving, and impulse control d. alcohol increases a potential victim's vulnerability, mentally and physically

Craig has been doing a research paper on the link between alcohol and sexual assault. He has found all of the following are true when discussing alcohol and its link to sexual assault, except ________. a. many women believe that alcohol enhances a man's sexual prowess b. alcohol is known to increase the tendency toward all forms of interpersonal aggression c. women who have been drinking at the time they were raped are often seen as less credible when reporting the assault d. men who rape often use alcohol as an excuse to justify their behavior

One of the most disturbing trends in sexual assault over the past decade has been the increased use of ________. a. guns b. date rape drugs c. alcohol d. tasers

Rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine are all examples of ________. a. sexual enhancement drugs b. "uppers" c. date rape drugs d. hallucinogens

If Holly is raped, she is unlikely to report it. All of the following are reasons many women, including Holly, choose not to report the crime to authorities except ________. a. fear of retaliation b. guilt c. confusion over whether it was truly rape d. they know it really did not happen

Rape is one of the most ________ crimes. a. frequently-reported b. underreported c. falsely-reported d. publicly-reported

Sylvia was raped by someone she knew. Reasons why she may be less likely to report this rape is because like many victims, Sylvia assumes, however wrongly, all of the following except ________. a. maybe the assault wasn't really rape b. somehow she led him on or gave him mixed messages c. it was her fault because she had been drinking d. her complaint will be taken seriously

According to the text, nonreporting of rape is most common for ________. a. sadistic rapes b. stranger rapes c. acquaintance rapes d. situational rape

The campus police are encouraging anyone involved in a sexual assault to report it to the police. In their statement, they say underreporting of rape is a serious problem for reducing rape on campus because of all the following except ________. a. without accurate statistics about the prevalence of rape, school officials will be less likely to give the problem the attention and resources it needs b. underreporting may lull potential victims into a false sense of security and cause them to fail to take the precautions to protect themselves from sexual assault that they would take if they were aware of the true number c. if a rape goes unreported, the rapist experiences no negative consequences for his behavior and is not only free to rape again, but may even feel encouraged to do so d. it leads to higher college enrollment figures

Eric is a member of MVP, which is a unique program in that it ________. a. is designed to assist women who have been victims of male violence b. works with men to raise awareness of sexual violence and promote dialogue c. is a mental health program for perpetrators d. works with college counselors to assist sexual assault survivors

Do warning signs exist that might alert a woman if an acquaintance or date might by a potential rapist? According to the text, the answer is ________. a. absolutely b. maybe c. yes d. no

Jane knows she should be extra careful if the man she is seeing displays any of the following, except ________. a. a need to dominate and control b. is emotionally abusive c. has close friendships with other males d. discounts her opinions

If Karen is like many rape survivors, her first reaction is ________. a. denial and withdrawal b. suicide or suicidal thoughts c. anger and grief d. self-blame

Guidelines for rape survivors include all of the following except ________. a. preserve evidence b. report the assault c. obtain medical attention d. don't talk to anybody about it

Patricia has been experiencing a whole host of symptoms following her rape. This has been defined as ________. a. rape trauma syndrome b. psychotic depression c. rape sensitivity symptoms d. rape recovery syndrome

The symptoms accompanying the trauma of rape may be divided into several phases, including all of the following except ________. a. anticipatory phase b. impact phase c. reconstitution phase d. regret phase

It is clear to Megan's sexual assault counselor that she is in the recoil phase, which is characterized by all of the following except ________. a. realizing that a rape has occurred b. sleep disturbance c. appetite and digestion problems d. pains and symptoms related to the attack

Something characteristic of a survivor in the reconstitution phase might be to ________. a. move away b. get a dog c. install alarms d. all of the above

Sue is attending a sexual assault prevention class. She is likely to learn that prevention strategies for safety when dating include all of the following except ________. a. avoid isolated areas b. find out where you are going, what time you will be home, and tell someone c. be aware of your decreased ability to react under the influence of alcohol or other drugs d. tell your date you know they might be a rapist

In terms of safety when dating, all of the following were included in the list of strategies, except ________. a. never leave a party with a man you do not know well b. never agree to have sex on the first date c. go to parties and social events with friends, and agree to keep an eye on each other d. trust your intuition

Heather has obtained a brochure on prevention strategies for safety at home. It is likely to include all of the following except ________. a. women should only list their last name and initials in the phone directory b. be sure to lock your doors when you are home c. leave a light on at night d. only have male roommates

In terms of safety at home, all of the following were included in the list of strategies, except ________. a. if a door or window is found forced or broken while you are away, call out to see if someone is there before entering b. do not leave your name or any unnecessary details about yourself or whereabouts on the answering machine c. if a stranger asks to use your phone, do not let them in your home; make the call for them d. keep emergency phone numbers posted for easy access; use 911

Carol has attended a special workshop on personal safety. She is likely to learn that prevention strategies for safety while walking include all of the following except ________. a. be aware and alert b. walk near the curb and avoid passing close to shrubbery c. avoid shortcuts through isolated areas d. always take the same route home

In terms of safety while walking, all of the following were included in the list of strategies, except ________. a. have your keys ready in your hand so that your house or car can be opened immediately b. avoid eye contact with strangers c. get to know the areas where you are likely to be walking d. when coming home in some else's car, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside

Prevention strategies for safety while driving include all of the following except ________. a. check under your car and in the back seat before entering b. keep windows closed and doors locked at all times c. when possible, travel on well-lighted streets d. honking your horn to draw attention

In terms of what men can do to prevent rape, all of the following were suggestions in the text except ________. a. do not make comments or treat women like sex objects b. do not try to get women drunk for sexual manipulation c. if you know or suspect that a rape is being committed, intervene to stop it d. try to get her to say yes before proceeding sexually

Peter is part of the Men Against Rape Program on his campus. In the poster his group is designing, it lists suggestions for what men can do to prevent rape. It includes all of the following except ________. a. remember "no" means "no" and if you're not sure, ask her b. never assume she wants the same amount of intimacy as you do c. if she has had anything to drink, do not have intercourse with her d. be sensitive to the size and strength advantage you probably have over most women

Childhood sexual abuse falls into all the following categories except ________. a. pedophilia b. child molestation c. incest d. pornography

________ is a psychological disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable sexual compulsions involving children. a. Pedophilia b. Child molestation c. Incest d. Preference molesters

Sexual acts with a child by an adult or a much older child is called ________. a. pedophilia b. child molestation c. incest d. preference molesters

________ involves a perpetrator who is a family relative such as a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, brother, or sister. a. Pedophilia b. Child molestation c. Incest d. Preference molesters

Gordon's health class is discussing child sexual abuse. He is likely to learn that all of the following are true when it comes to child sexual abuse, except ________. a. it is more likely to be a stranger than in an adult rape situation b. it is an expression of power and control over someone of weaker status c. child sexual abusers rely on their position of greater power and threats of punishment d. the vast majority of abusers are male

What we know about the child sexual abuser includes all the following except ________. a. most are male b. they are more likely to have been sexually abused as children c. they tend to be shy and emotionally immature d. they are addicted to pornography

A 2008 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported than nearly ________ children were new victims of sexual abuse in 2006. a. 800 b. 8,000 c. 80,000 d. 800, 000

All of the following are effects of child sexual abuse except ________. a. emotional or psychological disorders b. relationship problems c. physical or medical complaints d. the need to be protective of one's parents

Nora and Ben are both survivors of child sexual abuse. Examples of things that cause them emotional distress most likely include all of the following except that ________. a. the abuse was somehow their fault b. they didn't report the abuser c. due to their silence, no one rescued them d. they told someone

One study found that, on average, the time span between the end of the sexual abuse and the survivor's disclosure of it was ________. a. 4 years b. 6 years c. 14 years d. 25 years

Jackie is seeking counseling for child sexual abuse issues. She is feeling powerless at times. Her counselor explains that when we feel powerless and unable to control our own destinies, we invariably suffer a wide range of psychological disorders, most notably ________. a. anxiety b. depression c. guilt d. shame

The documented effects of sexual abuse on children include all of the following except ________. a. self-destructive behaviors b. alcohol and other drug abuse c. perpetual stealing d. anxiety, panic, phobia

Penny is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Over the years she has found herself reliving the abuse ("flashbacks"), avoiding situations, thoughts, and feelings related to the abuse "emotional numbing," sleep disturbances, a heightened startle response, "hypervigilance," and difficulty concentrating. Her counselor says she is suffering from ________. a. post-traumatic stress disorder b. psychotic depression c. emotional outburst d. rape desensitization syndrome

As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Tom is likely to experience all of the following relationship issues except ________. a. emotional distance b. less trust c. lack of enjoyment in sex d. sexual sensitivity

All of the following are examples of relationship issues that are found more commonly among child sexual abuse survivors than the general population, except ________. a. lack of enjoyment in sex b. forcing sex on a partner c. less promiscuity d. anxiety over sexual performance

As a survivor of child sexual abuse, Patti is likely to experience all of the following medical consequences except ________. a. alcoholism b. obesity c. eating disorders d. wrinkled skin

Success rates in the treatment of child molesters have been ________. a. nonexistent b. extremely poor c. moderately successful d. very successful

Chemical castration refers to injection of ________. a. testosterone b. female hormones c. sperm-killing agents d. tranquilizers

Megan's law requires ________. a. local communities to be notified when sex offenders are residing there b. police to have regular contact with sex offenders c. sex offenders to have chemical castration d. that prison terms for sex offenders be increased to more than five years

As an elementary teacher, Ms. Smith's child abuse prevention program most likely includes all of the following except ________. a. good-touch, bad-touch awareness b. helping children understand that they have a right to say no if anyone attempts to touch them inappropriately c. telling children that they are responsible for stopping the abuse d. impressing upon children the importance of telling a trusted adult if anyone touches them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable

Sexual harassment in the workplace falls into two categories: quid pro quo and ________. a. pseudo-sexual harassment b. pressure to laugh at provocative jokes or pictures c. creation of a hostile environment d. provision of favors in exchange for sexual involvement

Approximately ________ of adolescent boys and girls report experiencing sexual harassment from their peers, and most of it occurs right under the noses of their teachers. a. 15% b. 40% c. 55% d. 80%

Shirley learns that in terms of steps to take if you are the victim of sexual harassment, all of the following are suggested except ________. a. say NO in very clear terms b. talk to others you can trust about your experience c. keep a record of every incident d. call the police to have the person arrested