Deck 15: Sexual Coercion

Question 1

According to the FBI, how many forcible rapes occurred in 2014?

A) about 40,000
B) about 85,000
C) about 120,000
D) about 280,000

Answer 1

about 280,000

Question 2

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) estimates that __________.

A) only one-third of rapes are reported.
B) only one-half of rapes are reported.
C) only 75% of rates are reported.
D) nearly 10% of rapes go unreported.

Answer 2

only one-third of rapes are reported.

Question 3

Females of this age group are most likely to be targeted in a rape.

A) 11-17
B) 18-24
C) 25-34
D) 10 years and under

Answer 3

18-24

Question 4

An individual's emotional distress after a rape tends to peak in severity __________.

A) by the 5^th day following the assault.
B) between the first and second weeks following the assault.
C) by about 3 weeks following the assault.
D) by about 6 months following the assault.

Question 5

Which category of children appears to be generally at lower risk of encountering sexual abuse?

A) Children from stable, middle-class families
B) Children from low-income families
C) Children from single-parent households
D) Children that reside with their stepparents

Question 6

The most common form of treatment for rapists and child molesters is __________.

A) chemical castration
B) surgical castration
C) individual therapy
D) group therapy

Question 7

Which of the following is not a way an individual can protect himself/herself when sexual harassment occurs?

A) Convey a professional attitude
B) Avoid being alone with the harasser
C) Encourage the individual to share personal details about his/her sex life
D) Maintain a record

Question 8

In the United States, more than one woman is raped every minute.

Question 9

Motives for partner rape vary.

Question 10

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of stress reaction that is brought on by a traumatic event and characterized by flashbacks of the experience in the form of disturbing dreams or intrusive recollections, a sense of emotional numbing or restricted range of feelings, and heightened body arousal.

Question 11

One of the suggestions to prevent a rape by a stranger from happening is to be sure to take the most desolate, deserted way home from work each night.

Question 12

One of the suggestions to prevent date rape from happening is to meet new dates in a very private and secluded place.

Question 13

Physical resistance may spur some rapists to become more aggressive.

Question 14

Voluntary sexual activity between children of similar ages is not sexual abuse.

Question 15

The most common form of treatment for rapists and child molesters is individual therapy.

Question 16

Many harassers and victims view harassment as "just part of school life."

Question 17

1 out of 4 LGBT students were verbally harassed in 2014 because of their sexual orientation.

Question 18

Charges of sexual harassment are often ignored or trivialized by school officials, coworkers, and employers.

Question 19

One strategy to resist sexual harassment is to maintain a record of incidences of harassment.

Question 20

Describe how the ancient Babylonian and Hebrew cultures viewed rape.

Question 21

Distinguish the difference between stranger rape, acquaintance rape and date rape.

Question 22

Describe the typical scenario of male-male rape.

Question 23

Describe the typical scenario of rape by a woman.

Question 24

Name two types of attitudes within a culture or an individual that might foster or reinforce rape behavior.

Question 25

List 5 cultural myths that create a climate that supports rape.

Question 26

List 5 things that sexually coercive men are more likely than other men to do.

Question 27

Discuss some of the ways a rape survivor might react in the first few weeks following an assault.

Question 28

List three ideas of what to do if you are raped.

Question 29

Describe SlutWalk.

Question 30

Describe the Circle of 6.

Question 31

List three ways to try to prevent rape by strangers.

Question 32

Describe three ways to try to prevent date rape.

Question 33

Describe the case of Jared Fogle.

Question 34

List some of the views often held by pedophiles.

Question 35

List some of the short- and long-term psychological complaints that a child that was sexually abused might suffer from.

Question 36

Discuss covert sensitization as it pertains to the treatment of rapists and child molesters.

Question 37

List 5 different kinds of sexual harassment.

Question 38

Discuss one myth about sexual harassment.

Question 39

List 4 ways a victim can protect himself/herself from sexual harassment.

Question 40

Discuss the incidence of rape in the United States.

Question 41

Compare and contrast forcible rape, statutory rape and sexual assault.

Question 42

Compare and contrast partner rape, acquaintance rape, and date rape.

Question 43

Compare and contrast rape on campus, gang rape, stranger rape, and male rape.

Question 44

Describe the 10 cultural myths that support rape.

Question 45

Describe the drugs that are used by rapists to incapacitate victims.

Question 46

Discuss some of the traits that sexually coercive men are more likely than other men to have.

Question 47

Describe the psychological disorders of some rape victims.

Question 48

Describe treatment options for rape survivors.

Question 49

Discuss some ideas to prevent rape by a stranger.

Question 50

Discuss some ideas for preventing date rape.

Question 51

Describe how to confront a rapist: fight, flee, or plead.

Question 52

Describe the typical abusers of children.

Question 53

Discuss various perspectives on incest, types of incest, and family factors in incest.

Question 54

Discuss the effects sex abuse might have on children.

Question 55

Discuss treatment of survivors of sexual abuse.

Question 56

Describe the treatment options of rapists and child molesters.

Question 57

Discuss 5 different types of sexual harassment that may make school, the workplace, or another setting a hostile place.

Question 58

Discuss the myths and realities of sexual harassment.

Question 59

Discuss LGBT youth and sexual harassment in schools.

Question 60

Discuss some ways victims of sexual harassment can protect themselves.