Deck 17: Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Question 1

What percentage of lesbian women reported being the target of discrimination?

A)15%
B)36%
C)64%
D)74%

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What is thought to be the most important factor at work in sexual harassment?

A)power
B)hostility
C)sex
D)passion

Answer 2

A

Question 3

When a Latino expresses appreciation for a Latina's physical beauty she is likely to

A)feel uncomfortable and adversarial.
B)receive it as a compliment.
C)think he is being rude.
D)stop and talk with him about why it's not acceptable.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A team of male workers has traditionally welcomed new members of their group by a night of drinking at an "adult" club.They insist their newest female team member do the same.This behavior may be considered sexual harassment because

A)of the unwelcome sexual advances.
B)they are making sexual favors a condition of employment.
C)they are creating a hostile environment.
D)it is physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Question 5

According to recent research,what effect does sexual harassment have on girls in elementary school?

A)Many have trouble sleeping and don't want to go to school.
B)It leads them to view men and women as adversaries.
C)It confuses girls about the nature of male-female relationships.
D)It gives girls a sense of their power over boys.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the adverse effects of anti-gay prejudice?

A)Heterosexual men may give exaggerated displays of masculinity.
B)Hatred and negative emotions cause distress and anxiety.
C)It alienates heterosexuals from their gay family members.
D)All of these.

Question 7

According to the 2005 AAUW study of the women who experienced sexual harassment,only ____ reported the incident to faculty or other college employee.

A)7%
B)10%
C)15%
D)28%

Question 8

According to the text,women are more often the targets of sexual harassment because

A)women are weaker and more likely to be victimized.
B)men are can handle unwanted sexual advances better.
C)it's one way for some men to keep women "in their place."
D)men are afraid of appearing to be gay.

Question 9

Which of the following occupational fields is the most likely site for sexual harassment?

A)academia
B)clerical department of a corporation
C)health care services
D)military

Question 10

Professor Butler sometimes tells off-color jokes in the classroom.These are usually about female body parts and bodily functions.He intersperses slide presentations with pictures of female nudes in provocative poses.Feedback to female students on their test papers often has sexual double entendres.This behavior may be considered sexual harassment through

A)requests for sexual favors.
B)the creation of a hostile environment.
C)unwelcome sexual advances.
D)physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Question 11

The tendency to see the world exclusively in heterosexual terms and ignore or devalue homosexuality is called

A)homophobia.
B)sex discrimination.
C)heterosexism.
D)gay-bashing.

Question 12

Heterosexism is demonstrated when a person

A)talks about his gay brother in a negative light.
B)talks as if gay,lesbian,and bisexual people don't exist.
C)declares that gay people are mentally ill.
D)confides in you that she is afraid of her own sexual feelings for women.

Question 13

Laura sees George at their company's quarterly meetings.Laura enjoys George,and when she sees him,she hugs him affectionately.According to recent research,if George is like most men,how is he likely to interpret Laura's behavior?

A)He will see it as a power play to manipulate him.
B)He will view it as her attempt to further herself in the company.
C)He will assume she is interested in him sexually.
D)He will consider this harassment.

Question 14

An urban police force hires several gay and lesbian officers,and wants to assign them to patrol only those parts of the city known to have substantial numbers of gay and lesbian residents.What aspect of heterosexism do such policies represent?

A)exclusion of gay men and lesbians
B)segregating lesbians and gay men
C)submerging lesbians and gay men
D)queer-bashing homosexual individuals

Question 15

__________________ of elementary students who were sexually harassed said they did nothing afterward in response.

A)One-third
B)One-half
C)Two-thirds
D)100%

Question 16

Sexual harassment refers to two types of behavior,the abuse of power and

A)the creation of a hostile environment.
B)seduction.
C)pornography.
D)flirtation.

Question 17

Between 1997 and 2010,the number of sexual harassment charges

A)skyrocketed.
B)increased slightly.
C)stayed about the same.
D)decreased.

Question 18

Why might a professor asking a student for a date be considered harassment?

A)The professor is older and more educated than the student.
B)The professor's power over the student (i.e. ,grading)limits the student's ability to accept or refuse freely.
C)The student can spread false rumors about the professor and ruin his/her reputation among colleagues.
D)The student can gain power over other students because of his/her special relationship with the professor.

Question 19

Many colleges have developed sexual harassment policies restricting professor-student relationships because of the fundamental principle that

A)women students are often inappropriately approached by male professors.
B)the majority of professors are male.
C)these types of relationships cannot be truly consensual.
D)students often try to manipulate these relationships to their advantage.

Question 20

What motivation do groups of boys have for engaging in sexual harassment with girls?

A)strengthening their status within the group
B)desire to put down girls
C)expression of animosity toward females
D)maliciousness

Question 21

Which one of the following is known as a "rape drug?"

A)Rohypnol
B)Rogaine
C)Reserpin
D)Roflex

Question 22

The core concept in defining an activity as sexual aggression is that it involves

A)sexual activity performed against a person's will.
B)the use of weapons or objects used as weapons.
C)forceful penetration of the vagina by the penis.
D)the experience of an orgasm and ejaculation by the aggressor.

Question 23

Which of the following is FALSE about violence against homosexuals?

A)Much of it has been sanctioned by religion.
B)Homosexuals were called "sodomites" in the 16^th century and were burned.
C)Homosexuals were among the first victims of the Nazis.
D)Historically it is a fairly recent phenomenon,with violence escalating over the past century.

Question 24

Which of the following is a belief held by over 50% of Americans in a 2011 Gallup Poll?

A)Sexual orientation is something that you're born with.
B)Homosexual relations should remain legal.
C)Homosexual relations are morally wrong.
D)Gay and lesbian individuals are not allowed to legally marry.

Question 25

Homophobia is

A)irrational but supported by current cultural norms.
B)rational but not common in many cultures other than America.
C)important to sustain in order to preserve marriage.
D)more commonly expressed by heterosexual women than men.

Question 26

The 2009 National School Climate Survey found that nearly __ out of 10 gay,bisexual and transgender youth experienced harassment at school in the past year.

A)4
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 27

An irrational or phobic fear of gay men and lesbians is known as

A)heterophobia.
B)heterosexism.
C)homophobia.
D)sexual aggression.

Question 28

A strong dislike,fear,or hatred of gay,lesbian,and bisexual people because of their sexual orientation is called

A)heterophobia.
B)heterosexism.
C)sexual aggression.
D)anti-gay prejudice.

Question 29

In a 2001 Gallup poll,____ % of Americans stated that they considered gay or lesbian relations (sexual activity)to be morally acceptable.

A)26
B)36
C)46
D)56

Question 30

During the Middle ages,gay men _____________________.

A)had higher status than heterosexual men
B)were often stoned to death
C)were burned at the stake as heretics
D)None of these.

Question 31

Between 2009 and 2010,there was a ___ % increase in the number of reported violent incidents on gay and lesbians.

A)3
B)10
C)13
D)20

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the risk of stranger rape?

A)Take self-defense training.
B)If someone approaches you threateningly,turn and face him.
C)Avoid dark and isolated areas.
D)Do not open your doors to strangers.

Question 33

Which type of rape occurs most often?

A)marital rape
B)date rape
C)stranger rape
D)statutory rape

Question 34

Sexual aggression is distinct from rape in that it

A)includes any sexual activity performed against a person's will.
B)involves the use of weapons as opposed to manipulation,pressure,or chemicals.
C)involves only men,whereas rape refers only to sexual violence against women.
D)includes pleading,arguing,and cajoling,as well as force or threats of force.

Question 35

Which of the following terms is broadest in its meaning?

A)rape
B)sexual aggression
C)sexual coercion
D)sexual assault

Question 36

The concept of homophobia is distinct from anti-gay prejudice in that the first term

A)means legal discrimination in addition to prejudice.
B)means prejudice,but the second term means unreasonable personal reactions to lesbians and gay men.
C)means irrational fear of lesbians and gay men,not just prejudice.
D)describes rights and protections sought by gay men and lesbians,whereas the second term refers to the dislike of gay men and lesbians.

Question 37

One of the most significant recent legal advances in gay rights was

A)the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Amendement.
B)the lifting of the U.S.military's"Don't Ask,Don't Tell"policy.
C)a majority of the fifty states now allow gay marriage.
D)None of these

Question 38

According to a 2011 Gallup Poll,what percentage of respondents indicated that marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized as valid by the law,with the same rights as traditional marriage?

A)13%
B)33%
C)53%
D)73%

Question 39

In a 2001 Gallup poll,

A)the majority of Americans said they believed that sexual orientation was a choice.
B)the majority of Americans said they believed that sexual orientation is due to upbringing or environment.
C)the majority of Americans said they believed that sexual orientation is something that someone is born with.
D)None of these

Question 40

Which one of the following is not a "date rape" drug?

A)ecstasy
B)alcohol
C)ketamine
D)All of these are used.

Question 41

At least ___ % of child sexual abuse is committed by men.

A)60
B)75
C)90
D)95

Question 42

The age of the victims of statutory rape

A)is below 14 years.
B)is below 16 years.
C)is below 18 years.
D)varies by state.

Question 43

The key factor in determining whether a statutory rape has occurred is

A)the consent of the child or adolescent.
B)whether the two people knew each other.
C)the nature of the relationship between the people involved.
D)the age of the young person.

Question 44

One important factor that often confuses negotiations about sexual activity between men and women is that

A)sexual scripts seldom contain direct verbal consent for sex.
B)it is considered unfeminine to refuse male requests or demands in any type of interaction.
C)women gain power by their negative attitudes toward sexual expression.
D)men have no experience interpreting nonverbal cues from anyone,regardless of their gender.

Question 45

Two phases of rape trauma syndrome are the acute phase and the ___________ phase.

A)decompensation
B)reorganization
C)stress
D)adjustment

Question 46

One problem that creates confusion over consent is that

A)our sexual scripts assume "yes" unless a "no" is directly stated.
B)most women say "yes" when they mean "no."
C)men notoriously ignore things women say.
D)women make their boundaries very clear,but men do not.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sexually coercive men?

A)displays of hostility toward women
B)low levels of sexual activity
C)traditionally held views about women and women's roles
D)acceptance of general physical violence

Question 48

The rarest type of rape is

A)sadistic rape.
B)power rape.
C)statutory rape.
D)anger rape.

Question 49

Which item best summarizes the attitude of most people toward marital rape?

A)They view it as a deep betrayal of the marital bond and as deserving of severe penalties.
B)They view it as a normal aspect of male/female relationships in the context of marriage.
C)They minimize and distort it as a "marital tiff" and not a real rape.
D)They believe that a husband has absolute rights to have sex with his wife anytime he wishes,regardless of her needs.

Question 50

Which type of rape is most likely to be taken seriously by police?

A)marital rape
B)acquaintance rape
C)stranger rape
D)statutory rape

Question 51

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Gang rape is more violent than individually perpetrated rape.
B)It is motivated by power and male bonding.
C)The victim is more likely to contemplate suicide.
D)All of these are true.

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a man who is likely to date rape?

A)He displays hostility toward women.
B)He has a low level of sexual activity.
C)He has an antisocial orientation.
D)He believes in rape-supportive myths.

Question 53

After a sexual assault,Nancy is depressed and anxious most of the time.She is very restless and feels that the rape was her fault because she went jogging through a park.These symptoms are typical of which of the following?

A)major depression
B)rape trauma syndrome
C)sexual abuse trauma
D)sexual dysfunction

Question 54

The most dangerous form of rape according to the typology is

A)power rape.
B)anger rape.
C)suicidal rape.
D)sadistic rape.

Question 55

Child sexual abuse is usually categorized according to

A)the degrees of coercion.
B)the degree of consent by the child.
C)family relationships.
D)the age of the child.

Question 56

Which of the following does NOT describe an effect a rape has on a person's sexuality?

A)diminished sexual desire
B)fear of sex
C)temporarily refraining from sexual activity
D)a tendency to engage in paraphilic behavior

Question 57

A person close to a rape survivor should do all of the following EXCEPT

A)ask before you touch.
B)believe them.
C)get help for yourself.
D)try not to talk about the rape.

Question 58

Most rapes of men are by

A)fellow prisoners
B)other men
C)women
D)adolescent street gangs

Question 59

Pedophilic sexual abuse is motivated by the adult's

A)desire for power over the child.
B)sexual attraction to the child.
C)overt affection for the child.
D)sadistic tendencies toward children.

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sexually coercive men?

A)has low levels of empathy and a sense of entitlement
B)grew up in a violent home environment
C)report alcohol and drug use
D)report later than average sexual experiences

Question 61

Megan's Law calls for schools,day-care centers,and youth groups to

A)be notified about sex offenders in the community.
B)screen prospective employees for past sexual offenses.
C)develop programs for sexual abuse education.
D)require a female to be present anytime children are attending school or other organized programs.

Question 62

A child abuse prevention or CAP program directed toward parents and professionals includes information on how to

A)help children to cope with abuse.
B)identify child abusers.
C)identify signs of abuse in children.
D)confront child abusers directly.

Question 63

Which type of intrafamilial child sexual abuse appears to be the most damaging and traumatic?

A)sibling sexual abuse
B)grandfather-granddaughter sexual abuse
C)father-daughter sexual abuse
D)uncle-niece sexual abuse

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a sexual disturbance that may be present in children who have been sexually abused?

A)open masturbation
B)sexual preoccupation
C)exposure of the genitals
D)All of these are potential disturbances.

Question 65

The most traumatic form of sexual victimization is believed to be father-daughter abuse.

Question 66

Rape is a crime of passion.

Question 67

The U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission considers both verbal and physical acts to be sexual harassment.

Question 68

The most common long-term effect of child sexual abuse is

A)high levels of anger and hostility toward males.
B)depression.
C)a negative self-concept.
D)sexual problems.

Question 69

Jeremy and his sister,Adriana,have been engaging in sexual exploration together.What does research indicate about this behavior according to the text?

A)Current research fails to agree about the consequences of brother-sister incest.
B)Research indicates that incestuous behavior between a brother and sister has long-term harmful effects.
C)Recent studies show that brother-sister incest is harmless.
D)According to recent studies,the sister generally feels long-term guilt whereas the brother is not emotionally harmed.

Question 70

Victims of sexual harassment are always female.

Question 71

Child abuse prevention programs teach children all of the following EXCEPT

A)identifying the characteristics of child abusers.
B)saying "no" to inappropriate touching.
C)getting away from an assailant or threatening situation.
D)telling a trusted adult of an encounter with a threatening or abusive adult.

Question 72

Sexual intercourse between people too closely related to marry legally is referred to as

A)extrafamilial sexual intercourse.
B)incest.
C)pedophilia.
D)nonpedophilic sexual abuse.

Question 73

People who have experienced childhood sexual abuse with penetration were more likely to report all of the following EXCEPT

A)more lifetime sexual partners.
B)a higher likelihood of being homosexual.
C)more STIs diagnoses.
D)having engaged in sex trading.

Question 74

The form of child sexual abuse that is between two unrelated people is called ___________ abuse.

A)nonkinship
B)statutory
C)nonpedophilic
D)extrafamilial

Question 75

An adult who was sexually abused as a child is NOT likely to

A)have self-destructive tendencies.
B)feel negatively toward themselves.
C)be a rape victim or a victim of violence.
D)change his or her sexual orientation because of the abuse.

Question 76

Sexual harassment is solely a behavior of abuse of power.

Question 77

Date rape and acquaintance rape are the same thing.

Question 78

Research has found that the more severe childhood sexual abuse is,the more likely

A)the victim will abuse children in the future.
B)the victim will engage in riskier sexual behaviors.
C)the abuser will abuse more children in the future.
D)the abuser is homosexual.

Question 79

Nonpedophilic sexual abuse refers to

A)adult-child sexual interactions that are not motivated by a sexual desire for children.
B)adult-child sexual interactions that are based on a general sexual attraction to children.
C)sexual interaction between children of approximately the same age.
D)sexual interaction with young adolescents.

Question 80

Most workers feel romantic relationships between a supervisor and a subordinate at work increases work productivity.