A psychologist is talking about the self-blame that occurs in cases of rape.What factors tend to influence such reactions to rape?

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Cultural myths that suggest women provoke rape can lead to self-blame by the victim, as she may internalize or believe such myths that blame the victim for the perpetrator's actions.

Answer: B 
 Deep seated tendencies to punish oneself for past deeds can lead to self-blame after a traumatic event like rape, as the victim might blame themselves for not being able to prevent the attack or for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Answer: C 
 There is no evidence to suggest that a natural physiological reaction to restore a sense of justice leads to self-blame in cases of rape.

Answer: D 
 Pre-existing disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder may influence the way a victim reacts to rape, but there is no evidence to suggest that such disorders directly lead to self-blame.

A Psychologist Is Talking About the Self-Blame That Occurs in Cases