Human Sexuality 2e, Practice Quiz: Chapter 17

. Marcel and Annette often see each other at parties because they have the same friends. Every time Marcel sees Annette he says "Hey, Annette's tits" instead of saying "hello" to her. Marcel also frequently waits outside the bathroom door for her and corners her alone to see if she has "changed her mind" about having sex with him. What term best describes Marcel's behaviour?

. Which of the following is true about all people who commit sexual assault?

. A convicted sex offender is MOST likely to be diagnosed with which of the following?

. Which of the following is true of rape in Canada?

. Jeff wants to have anal intercourse with his girlfriend. According to the Canadian Criminal Code law cited in your textbook, how old does he need to be for this to be legal?

. According to rape trauma syndrome, a person who excuses the perpetrator is in which phase of the trauma?

. A victim of sexual assault who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder is MOST likely experiencing which of the following?

. What is unusual about the role of alcohol in sexual assault?

. If a sexual assault begins, which of the following actually increases the likelihood that a sexual assault will be completed?

. If Carlos was convicted of sexual assault in Canada, which of the following was most likely his prison sentence?

. Tom goes to bars where he thinks Alicia might be and always buys her a drink when he finds her. He hasn't worked up the nerve to ask her out. What term best describes Tom's behaviour?

. Which of the following is a common paraphilia among sexual assailants?

. In what year did authorities gain the right to charge spouses with sexual assault?

. Terry, an 11-year-old male, engaged in sexual activities with a friend who was also 11. Based on this information, which of the following is true?

. For the majority (about 70 per cent) of sexual assault victims, how many years does it take to recover from the event?

. If you were counselling ten victims of sexual assault, how many would you expect would have persistent psychological problems resulting from the assault?

. Stress inoculation therapy is offered to victims of sexual assault who are suffering from which of the following as the result of their assault?

. Ted committed a sexual assault and feels no remorse. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the reason that Ted committed the assault?

. Hailey was sexually assaulted 48 hours ago and has just gotten up the nerve to go to a medical clinic. How long does Hailey have left to get medications that will protect her from HIV/AIDS effectively?

. What is the best first step for dealing with someone who makes harassing comments towards you in the work place?

. All of the following were changes to the (still current) law regarding sexual assault when the Criminal Code was amended EXCEPT which of the following?

. Which statement is false surrounding the incidence of sexual assault?

. Which of the following is incorrect regarding human sex trafficking in Canada?

. There are currently five widely accepted theories of sexual harassment. Which of the following is NOT one of those theories?

. Which statement is true about the sexual victimization of men?

. There seems to be substantial evidence that many men engage in coercive tactics to get their partners to have sex with them.

. PTSD is uncommon among sexual assault survivors.

. It is not sexual assault if either person is drunk or under the influence of drugs at the time of the assault.

. Three main routes to sexual offending are young male syndrome, competitive disadvantage, and psychopathy.

. If you or someone you know is sexually assaulted, the first thing to keep in mind is that sexual assault is definitively against the law and that a victim should not feel blame for what happened.

. The legal definition of rape and sexual assault in Canada has shifted in the last three decades from one focussed on the violence of the crime to the sexual nature of the offence.

. Surveys of university men have generally found that approximately 25 per cent acknowledged having committed sexual assault.

. Sexual assault is an impulsive act of sexual gratification.

. Sexual assault usually occurs between strangers.

. According to Statistics Canada, the median sentence for sexual assault and for other sexual offences is 360 days.

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