Question 1

Why should a teen who receives abusive texts or emails from her boyfriend be concerned?

Accepted Answer

About one-third of individuals who engage in cyber dating abuse are also physically abusive, indicating a significant risk of escalation from digital to physical abuse.

Question 2

A man brings his wife flowers and tells her he loves her very much and regrets losing his temper the night before. She cries and allows him to hug her and touch the bruise on her jaw. What phase of intimate partner violence does this scenario describe?

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes the reconciliation phase, where the abuser apologizes and shows affection after an incident of violence, often leading to a temporary calm in the cycle of abuse.

Question 3

After a week of helping with dinner and buying his wife small gifts, a man has returned to his usual short-tempered and critical behavior. Last night, he scraped his meal into the trash because his steak was overcooked and stormed out to buy himself fast food. What phase of intimate partner violence does this scenario describe?

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes the tension-building phase, where stress and strain increase, leading to incidents of anger and criticism.

Question 4

Which person is likely to have the easiest access to services for victims of intimate partner violence?

Accepted Answer

Services for victims of intimate partner violence are often more accessible to women abused by male partners due to societal recognition and established support systems for this demographic.

Question 5

Which statement correctly describes sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Most sexual harassment cases involve men harassing women, although it can occur in any gender combination. The other statements are incorrect as sexual harassment can occur between any genders, does not require physical contact, and is illegal regardless of employment consequences.

Question 6

Which scenario represents quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when someone in a position of power offers or withholds a benefit in exchange for sexual favors, as in scenario A.

Question 7

Which scenario is an example of sexual harassment that creates a hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

Repeated sexual jokes over several class periods can create a hostile environment by making students uncomfortable and affecting their ability to learn.

Question 8

Which situation is an example of third-party sexual harassment?

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Question 9

Which example of sexual harassment is most common in schools?

Accepted Answer

Sexual jokes and comments are the most common form of sexual harassment in schools.

Question 10

Since her first day of work, Anita's supervisor has made sexualized comments about her appearance, caressed her shoulders and back, and implied that having sex with him would advance her career. Anita has told him directly that his behavior is harassment, but he has not stopped. What is a good next step if Anita is considering filing a complaint?

Accepted Answer

Documenting each incident of harassment is crucial as it provides evidence and details that can support her complaint if she decides to report the behavior to HR or legal authorities.

Question 11

A woman speaks up for herself at her job, does not let others take credit for work that she has done, and is not afraid to disagree about plans. One of her female coworkers is much less assertive, gets her work done efficiently, rarely speaks in meetings, and does not seek leadership roles. Which woman is more likely to be sexually harassed by men on the job?

Accepted Answer

Women who are more outspoken and independent may challenge traditional gender roles, which can lead to backlash and increased risk of harassment from those who feel threatened by their assertiveness.

Question 12

Research shows that women who violate gender expectations tend to experience the most sexual harassment. These findings suggest that

Accepted Answer

Some men may feel threatened by women who do not conform to traditional gender roles, leading to increased instances of harassment as a way to reassert control or dominance.

Question 13

A college student has been receiving countless daily texts and messages on social media from a female classmate who professes to love him. He tells her that he is not interested and blocks her on his social media accounts. She responds by creating fake profiles and reaching out to him again. This scenario describes

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes cyberstalking, as the female classmate is using digital means to persistently contact and harass the student despite his clear disinterest and attempts to block her.

Question 14

A 24-year-old male follows his classmate around without her knowledge and secretly takes pictures of her. Although he has never spoken to her, he believes she is in love with him and that they are fated to be together. This scenario describes

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes delusional stalking, where the individual has a false belief that the victim is in love with them, despite having no relationship or interaction.

Question 15

Which situation is an example of grudge stalking?

Accepted Answer

Grudge stalking involves pursuing someone with the intent to intimidate or cause fear, often due to a perceived wrong or grievance. Doug follows his former supervisor to scare them, which fits this definition.

Question 16

Describe sexual assault statistics, including information about the age, sex, and ethnicity of victims, the relationship of perpetrators to victims, and reasons for the low rates of reporting sexual assaults.

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Question 17

After making out with a woman at a fraternity party, a man with no prior history of sexual assault decides to get her drunk in order to have sex with her. He knew she was too intoxicated to consent when they had sex, but did not care in the heat of the moment. What factors might explain his behavior?

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Question 18

A the end of a date, a man forced his way into the woman's apartment and raped her without using a condom. What steps should she take to protect her physical and mental health and gather evidence for prosecution?

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Question 19

Give examples of how U.S. rape laws have changed since the 1970s, and explain why those changes have been important to victims of sexual assaults.

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Question 20

Describe characteristics that distinguish rapists from nonrapists, and discuss theoretical explanations for the phenomenon of rape.

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Quiz 15: Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Partner Violence