FAM253 Chapter 17 Study Guide

The Centers for Disease Control found that approximately ______________ women have experienced stalking at some point in their lifetime.

1 in 6

What percentage of U.S. states consider marital rape a crime?

100%

The highest rates of stalking occur among __________.

18- to 24-year-olds

All U.S colleges and universities were required to comply with the Campus Save Act by the end of which year?

2014

At what rate have studies found that sexual violence happen to heterosexual women in the United States?

43%

At what age are children the most vulnerable for child sexual abuse?

7-13 years of age

According to a 2016 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Task Force Report, ___________ of people who experienced sexual harassment never talked to their supervisors or bosses about the harassment.

70%

Studies have found that ___________ of female students who were drinking alcohol experienced verbal and physical coercion from their male partner.

80%

Which of the following is an example of hostile environment harassment?

A student repeatedly telling sexual jokes or sending them electronically

Which of the following is the example of quid pro quo harassment?

A teacher offering someone a better grade for engaging in sexual behavior

Which of the following is a strategy for dealing with, and preventing, sexual harassment?

Acknowledge that there is a problem.

An individual who was sexually assaulted fears being alone, with strangers, and even being in his or her bedroom. What stage of rape trauma is this person likely experiencing?

Acute phase

Which of the following is a reason that rape is commonly committed in other cultures?

All of these (As an initiation rite, as a way to prove manhood, and as punishment for infidelity)

What is a potential outcome of childhood sexual abuse?

All of these (Compulsive sex play or masturbation by the child, promiscuous or compulsive sexual behavior as an adolescent, and higher likelihood of revictimization as an adult)

What is a reason why alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of rape on college campuses?

All of these (Women who are drunk are more likely to be viewed as sexually "easy.", men who have been drinking are more likely to "sexualize" the environment and social interactions, and alcohol reduces inhibitions, which increases the chances of engaging in risky sexual behaviors)

Which of the following men would be less likely to commit sexual assault?

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 (Cole, who took a human sexuality course that covered a unit on rape and sexual assault, AND Jermaine, who participated in an Mentors in Violence Prevention program through his college, AND 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)

Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals is higher risk for rape?

Ashanti, a 19-year-old female college freshman

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

Asian American

Which of the following is true about child sexual abuse?

Boys are more likely to be sexually abused by strangers.

In which culture are mothers permitted to engage in sexual intercourse with their sons to resolve his erectile dysfunction?

Burundi

Who are most likely to experience sexual violence?

Female college students

________________ contends that rape is a tool used in society to keep women in their place.

Feminist theory

________________ involves one person physically or under threat of violence forcing another individual into vaginal, oral, or anal penetration.

Forced penetration

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

John, age 21, frequently watches online porn and hopes to find a future wife who is into traditional female roles such as taking care of the house and kids and willing to be a stay-home mother when the kids are young

Which one of the following relationships cannot be considered as incest?

Neighbor

Which of the following forms of sexual violence includes unwanted exposure to sexual situations including pornography, verbal or behavioral sexual harassment, or the creation of a sexually hostile climate?

Non-contact unwanted sexual behavior

An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume?

None of these have to be true (The victim was genetically related to the perpetrator, the victim was in the direct care of the perpetrator, and the victim was legally related to the perpetrator)

The White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault launched which centralized website to collect data on sexual assault and rape on college campuses?

NotAlone.gov

What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma syndrome?

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Mark is Neda's supervisor at work, and he tells her that if she goes on a date with him she will get a promotion. What kind of sexual harassment would this be?

Quid pro quo

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?

Rapist psychopathology

Which of the following theories suggests that either disease or intoxication force men to rape?

Rapist psychopathology

Related to intimate partner violence (IPV) within same-sex couples, what do we know?

Rates of IPV in lesbian relationships occur at about the same rate as in heterosexual relationships.

________ refers to a study showing that in a woman's first year of college, she is at a particularly high risk for sexual violence.

Red zone

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

Schools are required to educate students, faculty, and staff on the prevention of rape, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Which type of sexual violence involves being pressured to engage in sexual activity when a person doesn't want to?

Sexual coercion

What is child sexual abuse?

Sexual contact with a minor by an adult

What is the most common type of incest in the United States?

Sibling-sibling

A person who has been sexually assaulted and does not discuss the experience with anyone demonstrates which of the following?

Silent rape reaction

Which theory identifies power differentials in society as contributing to rape?

Sociological theory

Why do silent rape reactions occur?

Some victims deny and repress the incident until a time when they feel stronger emotionally

What country has the highest rate of child rape?

South Africa

What is the form of sexual violence that includes unwanted phone calls, texts, voicemails, messages, and approaching them at locations including home, work, or school?

Stalking

Which one is an important characteristic of child sexual abuse?

The powerful position of the adult

What statement describes the majority of rapes on college campuses?

The victim knows the attacker and does not report the attack.

What have studies shown related to female athletes and attitudes about rape?

They believe they have a lower risk of being raped than do nonathletes, and they are more likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the long-term reorganization stage of rape trauma syndrome?

This phase involves a restoration of order in the victim's lifestyle and reestablishment of control.

Because of which factor is the intensity and length of time of RTS usually prolonged for women with disabilities?

Those with severe mental disabilities who have been sexually assaulted may not realize that their rights have been violated.

Which Amendment requires all universities receiving federal funds to provide equal access to education for all students regardless of gender?

Title IX

What is a common characteristic of a sexual violence perpetrator?

Typically are serial offenders with an average of six victims

Which of the following characteristics are perpetrators of child sex abuse more likely to have?

Unhappy family histories

After hearing a report of a sexual assault 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?

Victim precipitation

Which of the following accurately reflects patterns of reporting sexual violence?

Victims of rape are more likely to report the rape if the assailant was a stranger and there was a weapon involved.

Which represents poly-victimization?

Victims of sexual violence often experience it more than once in their lifetimes.

Who has higher rates of personality disorders and PTSD?

Women who were sexually abused as children

Who are at increased risk for sexual coercion and non-contact unwanted sexual experiences?

Women with disabilities

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

collect data on rape and sexual assault on college campuses.

A psychological disorder involving a disturbance of memory, identity, and consciousness, usually resulting from a traumatic experience, is called _______________.

dissociative disorder

A disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states is called:

dissociative identity disorder

A motivation that usually involves sexual contact between several family members and is motivated by an eroticization of family roles is called a(n):

erotic-based motivation

Children who hide their sexual abuse often experience:

fear of the loss of affection from family and friends

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

holding more liberal political views.

Sexual contact between persons who are related or have a caregiving relationship is called _____________.

incest

The absolute prohibition of sex between family members is known as ____________.

incest taboo

Intimate partner violence that involves sexual aspects and can include sexual coercion, sexual abuse, and/or forced sexual activity is known as ___________.

intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV)

A pattern of coercive behavior designed to exert power and control over a person in an intimate relationship through the use of intimidation, threats, or harmful or harassing behavior is called ____________.

intimate partner violence (IPV)

Men who commit sexual violence often have histories of personal violence that includes:

intimate partner violence.

According to studies, a male prisoner's chance of being sexually threatened in prison is:

less than 20%

Nonconsensual sexual behavior between married partners is known as:

marital sexual violence

Compared to other women, women with disabilities are:

more likely to be raped.

Women who have been drinking prior to being sexually assaulted are:

more likely to report the assault

The majority of sexual violence in female prisons in the United States is perpetrated by:

prison staff.

Motivations that involve an overly hostile and sadistic abuser are called:

rage-based motivations

Sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient is known as _____________.

sexual assault

All of the following are reasons why older women are likely to be even more traumatized by sexual violence than younger women except:

they are more likely to be in a long-term relationship and suffer more from interpersonal difficulties after a rape

The following statements are correct regarding the acute phase of rape trauma syndrome except:

this phase begins immediately after the assault and lasts for one week

A common result of sexual abuse in which a child displays compulsive sex play or masturbation is called:

traumatic sexualization

Sexual assault involves all of the following except:

unwanted exposure to pornography

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey collects data on all of the following types of sexual violence except:

wanted sexual contact

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

Its metal barbs hook into the penis, disabling the man.

Workers in an automotive service garage have posted a picture of a naked woman in the break room. What kind of sexual harassment might this constitute?

Hostile environment

All of the following are true related to intimate partner violence (IPV) except:

IPV is rare among teen and college couples.

What does cross-cultural research suggest in relation to the incest taboo?

It is universal.

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

It requires campuses to make information about sexual crimes public.

A rape victim recently moved from one apartment to another and got a new job in an attempt to gain some control over her life. What stage of the rape trauma syndrome response is she likely in?

Long-term reorganization

What best describes college students' attitudes about rapists and rape victims who have been drinking prior to the rape?

Men are viewed as less responsible for what happened when they were drunk and women are viewed as more responsible.

Which law required colleges and universities to develop prevention policies and provide victims with certain protection and rights after sexual assault?

The Campus Sexual Assault Victim' Bill of Rights

The rape and murder of Jeanne Clery at Lehigh University in 1986 resulted in Congress passing which law?

The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act

Which of the following is true related to the effects of sexual assault and talking to others?

Younger victims are more likely to tell someone than older victims.

Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a two-stage stress response pattern characterized by ____________ problems.

behavioral