Chapter 15 Questions
Sexual assault occurs when a person engages in sexual activity __________, __________, or __________.
as a result of physical force or the threatened use of physical force, as a result of coercion, or when he or she is unable to consent or resist
However, analysis of national and local crime statistics shows that the percentage of reported rapes that are false is actually ___________ than for most other crimes
lower (~2% to 6%)
Sexual contact between siblings is __________ common than parent-child incest.
more
What type of harassment includes gestures that are sexual in nature?
nonverbal
Which would the social systems perspective focus on in terms of the prevention of rape?
promoting sexually healthy attitudes and behaviors, in school, at home, in church, in the media, etc.
Women are more likely to report a rape if they are raped by __________.
stranger
Which of the following is a personal factor associated with rape?
the extent to which people subscribe to and enact traditional gender roles
What type of activity might stalkers engage in?
trying to gain direct physical access to children
About __________ of rape victims never report their assault to the police or other authorities.
two thirds
What type of activity might cruisers engage in?
using the Internet for mutual sexual gratification without direct physical contact
What type of activity might networkers or swappers engage in?
using the Internet to communicate with other pedophiles and trade information, pornography, and child victims
What are the types of sexual harassment?
verbal or written behavior, nonverbal behavior, and visual imagery
Sheila and Thomas had been dating for about six months. One night, Thomas told Sheila that he wanted to have sex with her. When she said that she was not ready for intercourse, he held her down and proceeded to have sex with her despite her repeated requests that he stop. This is an example of __________.
acquaintance or date rape
About __________ of all forcible rape victims suffer minor to severe injuries, ranging from cuts and bruises to internal injuries, broken bones, gunshot wounds, or genital trauma.
one half
Studies conducted over the past 30 years consistently show that about __________ of respondents believe that a woman was at least partially to blame for rape if she wore a short skirt or tight top.
one third to one half
Which of the following is an environmental factor associated with rape?
peer pressure to gain sexual experience
Lydia is in the acute phase after a rape. How long will this typically last?
several weeks
__________ encompasses any unwanted or nonconsensual sexual contact.
sexual assault
Concerning incest cases, nearly __________ of arrests involve father- or stepfather-daughter incest.
80%
CDC survey found that only ___________ of rape victims were raped by a stranger.
14%
What percentage of sexual assaults happen in a commercial building, parking lot, or garage?
10%
Surveys reveal that about __________ of married women in the United States have been victims of marital rape.
10% to 14%
Approximately __________ of gay or bisexual men report having been physically forced or coerced into unwanted intercourse.
12% to 40%
Each year for the past 15 years, between ___________and __________ people filed sexual harassment charges
12,000 and 16,000
What percentage of sexual assaults happen in an open area or on public transportation?
15%
Studies found that __________ or more of male college students have been sexually harassed by an instructor or school staff member.
20%
The most recent NISVS survey found that about __________ of all women and __________ men have been the victims of rape or attempted rape in their lifetimes.
20%, 2%
NCVS data for 2010 to 2015 indicate that only __________ of women were assaulted by a stranger.
21%
Some studies have found that between __________ of women say that they have complied with a partner's sexual request when they did not want to.
30% and 50%
In 2015, NCVS data revealed that about ___________ women (and almost __________ men) in the United States reported having experienced rape, attempted rape, or forced sexual contact.
369,000, 63,000
Between __________ and ___________ of women and about __________ of men have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace at least once in their lifetime
40% and 50%, 30%
In 2015, a woman was forcibly raped every ___________ minutes.
6
Approximately, how many rapes occur each year in South Africa?
600,000
What percentage of sexual assaults happen at home?
67% (55% at own home, 12% at friend or relative's home)
About ___________ of rapists had committed their first sexual assault before the age of 20, and ___________ reported that they had raped multiple women.
73%, 46%
NCVS data for 2010 to 2015 indicate that __________ of women were assaulted by a someone they knew.
79% (44% by acquaintance, 34% by partner, ~1% by relative)
What percentage of sexual assaults happen at school?
8%
What percentage of sexual harassment claims are filed by women?
84%
According to how rape was legally defined by federal authorities in 1929, which is an example of rape and was considered a crime?
A man forcibly penetrated a woman's vagina with his penis.
What are the four groups of sexually abused children?
Children with no detectable problems (one third), children with problematic symptoms, children with major clinical/psychiatric symptoms, and children with PTSD or other major psychiatric disorders (at least half)
What are the three typical requirements of sexually violent predator laws?
Conviction for a sexually violent crime, a mental abnormality or psychiatric disorder, and a strong estimated likelihood to reoffend unless confined in a secure facility
Which type of sexual contact between siblings occurs the most?
Girls being coerced or forced into sexual activities by their brothers as children.
In which country is a man legally entitled to rape his wife?
Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China
Which is a difference that typically exists between male and female rape victims?
Male rape victims are more likely to have been raped during childhood.
Which was the first law to establish a registry to keep track of sex offenders?
Megan's law
Which of the following is true?
Most sexual assaults involve a male perpetrator and a female victim.
Which states reported lower rates of sexual assaults per 100,000 inhabitants?
New Jersey and Maryland
___________ incest evokes the greatest emotional response in people.
Parent-child
Which is no longer a requirement to determine that rape has occurred according to today's definition as compared to previous definitions?
Physical resistance from the victim.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Sexual assault is a crime in all states within the United States.
What are some factors that create an environment that is conductive to sexual violence?
Socialization processes that support the acquisition of rape myths, rigid gender roles that emphasize male aggression and female passivity, sexual double standards, and peer group norms that promote exploitative attitudes toward women and the use of coercive sexual strategies.
Which of the following statements regarding male rape is accurate?
The coercion used by women is generally verbal.
What are the primary dimensions of pedophiles?
The first dimension concerns whether they are exclusively attracted to children or whether they are attracted to both children and physically mature adults and the second dimension concerns the sex and age of the preferred child target.
Which of the following statements is correct about therapy for rapists?
Therapy programs generally focus on cognitive-behavioral techniques.
What are the rape myths?
Women who are raped usually provoked the attack by their dress and behavior, women subconsciously want to be raped, no woman can be raped if she truly does not want to be, and women frequently make false accusations of rape.
Which of the following is an interpersonal factor associated with rape?
exposure to sexual violence at early age
What are the characteristic features of stalking?
intentional and persistent contact (or attempted contact) by the stalker/pursuer that is unwanted by, and psychologically aversive (offensive or unpleasant) to, the recipient/target
