Question 1

Which of the following does NOT represent a verbally coercive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Holding the partner down and physically forcing him or her to engage in sex is not a verbally coercive behavior, it is a physically coercive behavior. Verbal coercion involves the use of words or threats to make someone engage in a sexual activity they do not want to participate in. Pressuring or guilting someone into sex are examples of verbal coercion.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a verbally coercive tactic?

Accepted Answer

Begging the partner for sex is considered a verbally coercive tactic as it involves using words and emotional pressure to gain sexual compliance.

Question 3

_______ refers to a situation in which one or both partners experience a reduced desire to engage in sexual activities with each other.

Accepted Answer

Sexual disinterest refers to a decrease in desire to engage in sexual activities with a partner. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon. The honeymoon effect refers to the initial period of high intimacy and passion in a new relationship. Sexual disinclination is not a commonly used term in relation to sexual desire. Sexual dysfunction refers to a difficulty or inability to engage in sexual activities.

Question 4

Early surveys of college men have found that _______ admitted to using some form of sexual coercion or force on a date.

Accepted Answer

Early surveys of college men found that approximately 25% admitted to using some form of sexual coercion or force on a date.

Question 5

Men with a hypermasculine personality tend to . . .

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men with hypermasculine personalities are more likely to engage in sexually coercive behavior, as they prioritize dominance and control in their interactions with women.

Question 6

National surveys reveal that very few victims of sexual assault are attacked by _______.

Accepted Answer

National surveys and research consistently show that the majority of sexual assault victims are attacked by someone they know, such as acquaintances, romantic partners, or other non-strangers, making attacks by strangers less common.

Question 7

During a date, X drank too much and passed out. Z then engaged in sexual activity with X. What type of behavior has Z enacted?

Accepted Answer

Z has engaged in sexual activity with someone who is unable to give consent due to being passed out from drinking, which falls under the definition of sexual assault.

Question 8

_______ occurs when the perpetrator is generally not physically abusive but uses force or coercion to obtain sex from an unwilling partner.

Accepted Answer

Force-only rape is when the perpetrator uses physical force or coercion to get their victim to engage in sexual activity. This type of rape does not typically involve physical abuse outside of the sexual act.

Question 9

Regarding marital rape, which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The majority of married women are not raped by their husbands. While numbers vary, it has been estimated that anywhere from 10% to 14% of married women have been raped by their husbands. This is still a significant number, but it is not the majority.

Question 10

Zeke wants to have sex with his girlfriend, but she is not interested and refuses. Which of the following represents a physically coercive tactic on Zeke's part?

Accepted Answer

Offering someone another drink can be a form of coercion, as it can impair their judgment and make them more vulnerable to unwanted sexual advances. The other options involve emotional manipulation or verbal pleading, but do not involve physical coercion.

Question 11

Recent clinical outcome studies reveal that the most successful therapeutic treatments for diminished sexual desire are those which view sexual disinterest as a(n) _______ issue and that use _______.

Accepted Answer

Recent clinical outcome studies reveal that the most successful therapeutic treatments for diminished sexual desire are those which view sexual disinterest as a couple issue and that use communication skills training. This helps the couple to understand and address the underlying issues in the relationship that may be contributing to the lack of desire. Drug therapy, shock treatments, and intimacy training may not address these underlying issues and may not be the most effective approach.

Question 12

Susan has noticed that her feelings of sexual desire for her partner have changed over time. Research suggests that this alteration may reflect changes in her _______.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that sexual desire may be influenced by relationship satisfaction. As the quality of the relationship changes, so may feelings of sexual desire towards one's partner.

Question 13

Zelda wants to have sex with her boyfriend, but he is not interested and refuses. Which of the following represents a verbally coercive tactic on Zelda's part?

Accepted Answer

Option A represents a verbally coercive tactic, as Zelda is using a threat to manipulate her partner into having sex with her. Options B, C, and D are all examples of non-consensual behavior, which is not acceptable or ethical.

Question 14

It is sometimes difficult to determine whether a sexual interaction is fully consensual because . . .

Accepted Answer

Partners sometimes fail to communicate directly about their sexual preferences, leading to confusion about whether both parties are fully consenting to the sexual interaction. It is important for individuals to communicate openly and clearly with their partners about their boundaries and desires in order to ensure that any sexual interaction is fully consensual.

Question 15

_______ is a type of marital or relational rape in which the perpetrator enjoys sexually tormenting the partner, takes pleasure in the partner's humiliation, and will use force to achieve these sexual goals.

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question matches the behavior of an obsessive rapist. This type of rapist is motivated by an intense desire to control and dominate their partner and will go to great lengths to achieve these goals, including using force and humiliation.

Question 16

_______ is a relational factor that appears to be implicated in sexual disinterest.

Accepted Answer

Poor communication has been found to be a significant relational factor that can lead to sexual disinterest. When partners do not communicate effectively about their sexual desires, needs, and preferences, it can cause a disconnect and lack of interest in sexual activity. Hormonal imbalances, drug use, and age can also play a role in sexual disinterest, but poor communication has been shown to have a stronger association.

Question 17

_______ describes forced sex coupled with a pattern of physical violence and coercive control.

Accepted Answer

Battering rape is the term used to describe forced sex in the context of intimate partner violence, wherein physical violence and coercive control are used to maintain power and control over the victim. Power rape may also involve an explicit assertion of power over the victim, but does not necessarily involve physical violence or coercive control. Force-only rape refers to a situation where physical force is used to perpetrate the sexual assault, but there is no ongoing pattern of violence or coercion. Obsessive rape refers to situations where the perpetrator is driven by an obsessive desire to control or possess the victim, but physical violence may or may not be present.

Question 18

Most victims of sexual assault are _______, and most assailants are _______.

Accepted Answer

Most victims of sexual assault are female, and most assailants are male. Research consistently shows that males perpetrate sexual assault at a much higher rate than females, and the majority of victims are female.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Women can and do perpetrate sexual assault, both against men and women. It is important to recognize that anyone can be a perpetrator of sexual assault regardless of gender.

Question 20

Which of the following represents a physically coercive tactic?

Accepted Answer

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