Test Bank For Human Sexuality in a Changing World 10th
Edition By Spencer A. Rathus; Jeffrey S. Nevid; Jeff Nevid; Lois
Fichner-Rathus 9780134525068 Chapter 1-16 Complete Guide .
When a man forces his unwilling wife to have sex, this is considered __________. - ANSWER: forcible
rape in most states
The number of women victimized by rape or attempted rape per year in the United States, according
to the NISVS, is about __________. - ANSWER: 2 million
The number of women sexually assaulted in their lifetime in the United States is about __________. -
ANSWER: one in five
In __________, the assailant often selects women who live alone, who are older or mentally retarded,
who are walking down deserted streets, or who are asleep or intoxicated. - ANSWER: stranger rape
Women are most likely to be raped by __________. - ANSWER: their partners
The 2015 Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that __________ of respondents
said that having sex with someone who was incapacitated by alcohol or who had passed out was
sexual assault. - ANSWER: 96%
Researchers believe that rape myths create a social environment that may __________ rape. -
ANSWER: legitimize
Which of the following statements is true about rape myths? - ANSWER: Myths about rape create a
social climate that legitimizes rape.
What have studies comparing students who believe strictly in traditional gender roles with students
holding less rigid attitudes found? - ANSWER: Those who believe in traditional gender roles express a
greater likelihood of committing rape.
Some of our knowledge of the psychological characteristics of people who rape strangers derives
from studies of samples of __________. - ANSWER: incarcerated rapists
Studies of incarcerated rapists may be criticized on grounds that __________. - ANSWER: the samples
may not represent the total population of rapists
Ian has engaged in sexually coercive behavior with women. Which of the following likely applies to
him? - ANSWER: He shows hostility towards women.
Which of the following statements about female rape survivors is correct? - ANSWER: Most rape
survivors fail to report sexual assaults to police.
Rape survivors are at higher-than-average risk of developing __________. - ANSWER: anxiety
disorders and depression
Your sister has come home completely distraught, bloodied, and in pain. She tells you that she was
raped. Which of the following should you recommend she do? - ANSWER: Seek medical help.
What is the name of the program for college men that teaches men how gender socialization
contributes to rape? - ANSWER: "The Men's Project"
Edition By Spencer A. Rathus; Jeffrey S. Nevid; Jeff Nevid; Lois
Fichner-Rathus 9780134525068 Chapter 1-16 Complete Guide .
When a man forces his unwilling wife to have sex, this is considered __________. - ANSWER: forcible
rape in most states
The number of women victimized by rape or attempted rape per year in the United States, according
to the NISVS, is about __________. - ANSWER: 2 million
The number of women sexually assaulted in their lifetime in the United States is about __________. -
ANSWER: one in five
In __________, the assailant often selects women who live alone, who are older or mentally retarded,
who are walking down deserted streets, or who are asleep or intoxicated. - ANSWER: stranger rape
Women are most likely to be raped by __________. - ANSWER: their partners
The 2015 Washington Post/Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that __________ of respondents
said that having sex with someone who was incapacitated by alcohol or who had passed out was
sexual assault. - ANSWER: 96%
Researchers believe that rape myths create a social environment that may __________ rape. -
ANSWER: legitimize
Which of the following statements is true about rape myths? - ANSWER: Myths about rape create a
social climate that legitimizes rape.
What have studies comparing students who believe strictly in traditional gender roles with students
holding less rigid attitudes found? - ANSWER: Those who believe in traditional gender roles express a
greater likelihood of committing rape.
Some of our knowledge of the psychological characteristics of people who rape strangers derives
from studies of samples of __________. - ANSWER: incarcerated rapists
Studies of incarcerated rapists may be criticized on grounds that __________. - ANSWER: the samples
may not represent the total population of rapists
Ian has engaged in sexually coercive behavior with women. Which of the following likely applies to
him? - ANSWER: He shows hostility towards women.
Which of the following statements about female rape survivors is correct? - ANSWER: Most rape
survivors fail to report sexual assaults to police.
Rape survivors are at higher-than-average risk of developing __________. - ANSWER: anxiety
disorders and depression
Your sister has come home completely distraught, bloodied, and in pain. She tells you that she was
raped. Which of the following should you recommend she do? - ANSWER: Seek medical help.
What is the name of the program for college men that teaches men how gender socialization
contributes to rape? - ANSWER: "The Men's Project"
