Sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient is known as_______.
A) quid pro quo harassment
B) unwanted sexual behavior
C) sexual assault
D) sexual harassment

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Sexual contact without explicit consent is considered sexual assault, which is a criminal offense. Quid pro quo harassment and sexual harassment refer to unwanted sexual advances in the workplace or other settings. Unwanted sexual behavior is a broader term that may include sexual harassment, but also encompasses other forms of unwanted sexual contact or behavior. Therefore, the most accurate and specific term for sexual contact without consent is sexual assault.

Sexual Contact That Occurs Without the Explicit Consent of the Recipient