Question 1

Related to cross-cultural views of rape, what is a reason rape is committed in other cultures?
A) As an initiation rite
B) As a way to prove manhood
C) As punishment for infidelity
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Rape can be viewed as an initiation rite or a way to prove manhood in certain cultures, while in others it may be used as punishment for infidelity. All of these can be reasons why rape is committed in different cultures.

Question 2

The website NotAlone.gov was established as a centralized site to:
A) Collect data on rape and sexual assault on college campuses.
B) Collect data on all types of violence on college campuses.
C) Monitor compliance with the Campus Save Act.
D) Provide a 24-hour hotline to college students related to rape prevention.

Accepted Answer

The website NotAlone.gov was specifically established to collect data on rape and sexual assault on college campuses. It was launched in 2014 following the release of a report by the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. The website provides resources and information for students, parents, and universities on how to prevent and respond to sexual violence on college campuses.

Question 3

Related to the research presented about gender and attitudes about rape, who would be less likely to commit sexual assault?
A) Cole, who took a human sexuality course that covered a unit on rape and sexual assault
B) Jermaine, who participated in an MVP program through his college
C) Nahid, who used to brag about having sex with drunk girls, but stopped when he noticed his friends gave him the cold shoulder after he made those comments
D) All of these men would be less likely to commit rape as they have various factors in their lives known to reduce the likelihood of sexually assaulting someone.

Accepted Answer

All of the men described have engaged in activities or behaviors that are known to reduce the likelihood of committing sexual assault. Cole has received education on the topic, Jermaine has participated in a program aimed at preventing violence against women, and Nahid recognized the negative consequences of his past behavior and changed his actions. Therefore, all of them would be less likely to commit sexual assault.

Question 4

Which ethnic group is found to have the least levels of empathy for women who have been raped and are more likely to show victim-blaming attitudes?
A) Hispanic
B) Black
C) Asian American
D) White

Accepted Answer

Research has indicated that Asian American individuals may exhibit lower levels of empathy and higher victim-blaming attitudes towards rape victims compared to other ethnic groups, potentially due to cultural factors and socialization.

Question 5

What statement describes the majority of rapes on college campuses?
A) The victim knows the attacker and reports the attack to campus authorities.
B) The victim does not know the attacker and reports it to a friend or family member.
C) The victim knows the attacker and does not report the attack.
D) The victim does not know the attacker and does not report the attack.

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, the majority of rapes on college campuses are committed by someone the victim knows, such as an acquaintance or friend. Unfortunately, many of these victims choose not to report the attack, often due to fear of retaliation or not being believed.

Question 6

What is a common characteristic of a rapist?
A) Typically married with a family
B) Typically have higher education levels
C) Typically rape to release sexual tension related to his/her insecurities
D) Typically are serial offenders with an average of 6 victims

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals would be at higher risk for rape?
A) Sarah, a 17-year-old female who dropped out of high school
B) Alyssa, a 19-year-old female college freshman
C) Jessica, a 20-year-old female college junior
D) Vicky, a 22-year-old female who does not attend college

Accepted Answer

College-aged women, particularly freshmen, are statistically at a higher risk for rape, often due to factors like new social environments and increased alcohol consumption.

Question 8

Statistically speaking, who is more likely to commit a crime of rape?
A) John, age 21, frequently watches online porn, hopes to find a future wife who is into traditional female roles such as taking care of the house, kids, and willing to be a stay-home mother when the kids are young
B) Jacob, age 34, doesn't watch porn, stay-home father, has been experiencing a bout of depression
C) Jim, age 40, grew up in an abusive home, works as a women's studies professor, occasionally watches lesbian porn
D) Jennifer, age 31, sexually abused as a child, enjoys bondage and sadomasochist type of sex, currently in a long term relationship with her partner.

Accepted Answer

While it is important to recognize that there is no specific 'profile' of a rapist and that anyone can commit this crime, research has shown that individuals who frequently consume violent porn are more likely to hold attitudes and beliefs that normalize and even encourage sexual violence against women. Additionally, individuals who hold more traditional gender role attitudes (such as the desire for a stay-at-home wife) may also be more likely to have beliefs that contribute to a culture of rape and sexual violence.

Question 9

What is one outcome of the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act?
A) Individuals found guilty of sexual assault receive automatic expulsion from college.
B) Victims of sexual assault receive a monetary compensation to cover counseling fees.
C) Schools are required to educate students, faculty, and staff on the prevention of rape, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act mandates that educational institutions provide education and training focused on the prevention of rape, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking for students, faculty, and staff. This is part of a broader effort to create safer campus environments.

Question 10

Under the FBI guidelines established in 2013, which of the following scenarios would be defined as rape?
A) A man does not want to have sex with his wife but she coerces him into performing cunnilingus until she reaches orgasm.
B) A woman is walking home from the library after studying and is attacked in the parking lot and forced to perform fellatio on her attacker.
C) A woman runs into her ex-boyfriend at a party. She's been drinking so he gives her a ride home and before dropping her off forces her to have intercourse with him.
D) All of these would be defined as rape.

Accepted Answer

Under FBI guidelines established in 2013, rape is defined as "penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim." All of the scenarios listed involve nonconsensual penetration and would therefore be defined as rape under these guidelines.

Question 11

After hearing a report of a rape on campus, some friends are talking about it and a few comment that they saw the girl out at the bar earlier in the night flirting with a group of guys and she had been drinking a lot. What theory about rape would this scenario promote?
A) Victim precipitation
B) Rapist psychopathology
C) Feminist
D) Behavioral

Accepted Answer

The scenario promotes the theory of victim precipitation, which suggests that the victim's behavior and actions may have contributed to the rape. By commenting on the girl's behavior and alcohol consumption, the friends are implying that she was partially responsible for what happened to her. This theory has been criticized by feminists because it puts blame on the victim rather than on the rapist.

Question 12

What is considered the most common "rape drug"?
A) Roofies
B) Alcohol
C) Valium
D) Ecstasy

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is considered the most common "rape drug" as it is easily accessible and when consumed in large amounts can impair a person's judgment and ability to resist. However, it is important to note that any drug or substance that impairs a person's ability to consent can be used as a "rape drug."

Question 13

What country has the highest rates of child rape?
A) China
B) Brazil
C) South Africa
D) Iraq

Accepted Answer

South Africa has the highest rates of child rape in the world. According to a study conducted by the Medical Research Council, it is estimated that one in three girls in the country will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18.

Question 14

All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault EXCEPT:
A) Being a victim of abuse as a child.
B) High levels of impulsivity.
C) Holding more liberal political views.
D) High levels of rape myth acceptance.

Accepted Answer

Holding more liberal political views is not associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault. However, being a victim of abuse as a child, high levels of impulsivity, and high levels of rape myth acceptance are all associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault.

Question 15

Based on several research studies, what is a common gender difference related to attitudes about rape?
A) Men overall are less empathetic toward rape.
B) Men believe more rape myths and have higher levels of victim blaming.
C) Men are more likely to expect sex after paying for an expensive date.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men, on average, tend to be less empathetic toward rape victims, are more likely to believe rape myths, and may have higher levels of victim blaming. Additionally, some studies suggest that men may have expectations of sex after paying for an expensive date, reflecting broader societal attitudes and gender norms.

Question 16

How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape?
A) Its metal barbs hook into the penis, disabling the man.
B) It produces a distinctive, strong odor which makes the man easily identifiable.
C) It releases an indelible dye making the man easily identifiable.
D) Its outward-facing plastic ribs prevent penile penetration.

Accepted Answer

The Rapex female condom is designed with metal barbs that hook into the skin of the penis, causing pain and discomfort, which can disable the man and allow the victim to escape.

Question 17

Upon evaluation, the rapist was determined to be mentally unstable with a history of uncontrollable sexual urges. What theory about rape would this finding promote?
A) Victim precipitation
B) Rapist psychopathology
C) Sociological
D) Biological

Accepted Answer

The finding that the rapist was mentally unstable with a history of uncontrollable sexual urges would promote the theory of rapist psychopathology. This theory suggests that rape is caused by psychological factors within the rapist, such as mental illness or sexual deviancy.

Question 18

During the slavery period in the U.S., more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men. This information supports what idea about rape?
A) The higher incidence of rapes committed by Black men now is related to getting revenge for past injustices.
B) Tension between racial groups creates frustration, anger, and feelings of hatred that are taken out through sexual violence.
C) Rape is more about power issues rather than sexual issues.
D) Rape is committed by individuals who tend to have higher education levels.

Accepted Answer

The information provided suggests that the rape of Black women by White men during slavery was primarily about power dynamics, rather than sexual attraction or tension between racial groups. This supports the idea that rape is more about power issues than sexual issues. None of the other choices are supported by the information provided.

Question 19

Related to information presented in your text, which statement is accurate?
A) The number of victims of rape reported in 2008 was 53% less than the number of victims reported in 1998.
B) Cross-culturally, the age of consent for male-female sex is the same as the age of consent for male-male or female-female sex.
C) In the United States, approximately 1 in 12 women and 1 in 22 men have been raped at some point in their lives.
D) In most cases of rape, the perpetrator is not known to the victim.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What impact did the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" have on college campuses?
A) It required campuses to make information about sexual crimes public.
B) It required campuses to have security officers devoted to sexual violence prevention.
C) It required that campuses disclose the details of any ongoing sexual assault case to the victim.
D) It required campuses to report the names of students who had been accused of a sex crime at any time during his/her college career.

Accepted Answer

The "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" required colleges and universities to disclose statistics about the occurrence of sexual crimes on campus, including sexual assault and harassment. This information had to be made public in order to inform students, parents, and employees about the safety of the campus. The act did not require campuses to have security officers solely devoted to sexual violence prevention, nor did it require them to disclose ongoing sexual assault cases to victims or report the names of accused students.

Quiz 17: Power and Coercion

Related to cross-cultural views of rape, what is a reason rape is committed in other cultures?

The website NotAlone.gov was established as a centralized site to:

Related to the research presented about gender and attitudes about rape, who would be less likely to commit sexual assault?

Which ethnic group is found to have the least levels of empathy for women who have been raped and are more likely to show victim-blaming attitudes?

What statement describes the majority of rapes on college campuses?

What is a common characteristic of a rapist?

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals would be at higher risk for rape?

Statistically speaking, who is more likely to commit a crime of rape?

What is one outcome of the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act?

Under the FBI guidelines established in 2013, which of the following scenarios would be defined as rape?

After hearing a report of a rape on campus, some friends are talking about it and a few comment that they saw the girl out at the bar earlier in the night flirting with a group of guys and she had been drinking a lot. What theory about rape would this scenario promote?

What is considered the most common "rape drug"?

What country has the highest rates of child rape?

All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual assault EXCEPT:

Based on several research studies, what is a common gender difference related to attitudes about rape?

How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape?

Upon evaluation, the rapist was determined to be mentally unstable with a history of uncontrollable sexual urges. What theory about rape would this finding promote?

During the slavery period in the U.S., more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men. This information supports what idea about rape?

Related to information presented in your text, which statement is accurate?

What impact did the "Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act" have on college campuses?