Question 1

Sexual harassers of women (and men)in the work situation

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Sexual harassers can be both coworkers and supervisors, as harassment can occur among individuals of any rank within a company.

Question 2

When health professionals are accused of sexual misconduct,they tend to fall into three groups.Rain Lei Li is one of these healthcare professionals.He has admitted to his actions,feels guilt that it occurred and is very apologetic about it.Further,Rain has enrolled in therapy and consulted with his professional college to find ways to ensure that he never crosses the line again.Rain is a

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Question 3

One key concept in sexual harassment is

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Quid pro quo harassment refers to a situation where employment, promotion, or other job-related benefits or opportunities are made contingent on the victim's compliance with sexual demands or advances. This is a key concept in sexual harassment because it involves an abuse of power and is a form of discrimination, forbidden by law. The other answer choices are incorrect because sexual harassment can occur between people of any gender, in various contexts (not just work environments), and involving people of any age.

Question 4

In a survey (Taylor et al.,2011)that studied homophobia,biphobia,and transphobia in Canadian schools,what percentage of the sexual minority students had been verbally harassed about their gender expression or perceived sexual orientation?

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According to the survey by Taylor et al. (2011), 55 percent of sexual minority students reported being verbally harassed about their gender expression or perceived sexual orientation in Canadian schools.

Question 5

It has been theorized that amnesia for traumatic events

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Research has suggested that amnesia for traumatic events may be an adaptive response, as it can protect the individual from the overwhelming emotions associated with the trauma. It is not necessarily a sign of psychopathology, and it does not necessarily lead to further amnesia. While Freud was known for his theories on repressed memories, the concept of amnesia for traumatic events is supported by empirical evidence.

Question 6

What year did organizations in Canada (such as daycare centres)begin doing background checks on potential employees to ensure they had no prior convictions for child sexual assault?

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In 1994, organizations in Canada, including daycare centres, began implementing background checks on potential employees to ensure they had no prior convictions for child sexual assault, as part of enhanced measures to protect children.

Question 7

Across multiple studies,approximately what percentage of females experience sexual harassment in their lifetime?

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Question 8

In a study by Loftus in 1993 the researcher was able to create false memories of childhood events in _________ of the subjects

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Loftus's study demonstrated that about one-quarter of the subjects could be led to believe in false memories of events that never happened, showcasing the malleability of human memory.

Question 9

A treatment of sexual abuse offenders that is effective in reducing the offenders' level of testosterone and,subsequently,his sexual arousal to children is

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CPA, an antiandrogen drug, is specifically designed to lower testosterone levels and reduce sexual arousal in individuals, making it the most effective treatment option for sexual abuse offenders with a high level of sexual arousal towards children. A long prison sentence or changing the offender's environment may provide temporary solutions, but they do not tackle the root cause of their behavior, whereas anti-depressants do not address the issue of testosterone levels and sexual arousal.

Question 10

Distinguish between the different kinds of sexual assault and the differences in reporting.

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Question 11

What is date sexual assault? Why is it so common?

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Question 12

Research done by Williams in 1994 found that approximately _______ percent of women who had verifiable sexual abuse during their childhood did not remember the abuse 17 years later.

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Williams' research found that approximately 40 percent of women who had verifiable sexual abuse during their childhood did not remember the abuse 17 years later.

Question 13

Describe the impact of sexual assault on the average victim.Include post-traumatic stress disorder in your discussion.

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Question 14

According to a 1989 survey at the University of Prince Edward Island,________ percent of female students reported that they had been personally sexually harassed by a faculty member.

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The question states that the survey was conducted in 1989 at the University of Prince Edward Island, and asked female students about their experiences with harassment by a faculty member. Out of the given options, the highest percentage is 29%, which is option C. Option D is too high to be plausible, and options A and B are lower than the actual statistics.

Question 15

Sexual harassment in the workplace

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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue and is overwhelmingly perpetrated by males. It can have negative consequences on the victim's mental health and employment opportunities.

Question 16

Much has been made lately over the validity of recovered memory.What can we say about this phenomenon that summarizes what we actually do know?

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Question 17

The discussion in the text of false memory syndrome and recovered memory concludes that

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The text concludes that there are many more unreported cases and unpunished perpetrators than falsely convicted people. It does not deny the existence of false memory syndrome or recovered memory, nor does it suggest that those debating the issue are only in it for money. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 18

Sexual harassment

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Studies have consistently shown that a large proportion of college women have experienced sexual harassment at least once during their time at school. This includes both in and outside of the classroom setting. While there has been more awareness and attention given to sexual harassment in recent years, it is still a pervasive issue on college campuses. Therefore, choice A and D are incorrect, and choice C is partially incorrect.

Question 19

When the effectiveness of treatments for sex offenders are examined,it has been found that

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Studies have shown that cognitive-behavioural therapy can be an effective treatment for reducing recidivism rates among sex offenders. While date-rape drugs and surgical castration have been explored as treatments, they are not considered the most effective or ethical measures. Additionally, while untreated sex offenders have a higher recidivism rate, it is not necessarily the same as treated offenders; effective treatments can significantly reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Question 20

All of the following are part of the definition of sexual harassment EXCEPT

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Co-worker consensual sex, while possibly inappropriate in the workplace, does not meet the definition of sexual harassment because it involves mutual consent. The other choices - unwelcome sexual advances, creation of a hostile environment, and requests for sexual favors - all constitute sexual harassment.

Quiz 16: Sexual Coercion

Sexual harassers of women (and men) in the work situation