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Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 4/e

Brian Strong, University of California, Santa Cruz
Barbara Werner Sayad, California State University, Monterey Bay
Christine DeVault, Cabrillo College
William Yarber, Indiana University

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Multiple Choice Quiz

Choose the best answer


1	The key factor in determining whether a statutory rape has occurred is:
		A)	consent of the female.
		B)	whether the man has tricked the woman.
		C)	how long the couple has known each other.
		D)	the age of the female.


2	Sexual harassment is a mixture of sex and:
		A)	flirting.
		B)	telling dirty jokes.
		C)	power.
		D)	violence.


3	The factors that need to be examined to separate flirtation from sexual harassment include all of the following EXCEPT:
		A)	whether you have equal power.
		B)	whether you are approached appropriately.
		C)	whether you wish to continue the contact.
		D)	whether you are the more attractive person.


4	Dr. Smith sometimes tells off-color jokes in the classroom. These are usually about female body parts and bodily functions. He intersperses slide presentations with pictures of female nudes in provocative poses. Feedback to female students on their test papers often has sexual double entendres. This behavior may be considered sexual harassment through:
		A)	requests for sexual favors.
		B)	creation of a hostile environment.
		C)	unwelcome sexual advances.
		D)	physical conduct of a sexual nature.


5	If you are harassed by a professor or other college authority, what should be your first step?
		A)	a clear statement to the harasser to stop the behavior
		B)	a letter to the student newspaper
		C)	an appointment with the harasser's supervisor
		D)	taking steps to avoid any contact with the harasser


6	A broad term that refers to any kind of sexual activity initiated with another person through the use of argument, pressure, pleading, and cajoling, as well as force, pressure, alcohol or drugs, or authority is:
		A)	sexual aggression.
		B)	sexual coercion.
		C)	acquaintance aggression.
		D)	acquaintance rape.


7	Date rapes:
		A)	are usually planned in advance.
		B)	often involve the use of alcohol or drugs.
		C)	seldom occur in fraternities, because others are around.
		D)	are easily recognized by both participants as date rape.


8	Marital rape:
		A)	is not recognized by law because it is not "real" rape.
		B)	is a rare occurrence.
		C)	leaves the victim experiencing betrayal, anger, humiliation, and guilt.
		D)	is only recognized as a crime in Oregon.


9	The most brutal rapes in which sex and aggression are violently fused are usually:
		A)	sadistic rapes.
		B)	power rapes.
		C)	anger rapes.
		D)	date rapes.


10	Most victims of rape:
		A)	probably led the other person on.
		B)	experience depression, anxiety, restlessness, or guilt as a result of the rape.
		C)	experience major physical injuries as a result of the rape.
		D)	report the incident to the police.


11	Long-term effects of sexual abuse often include all the following EXCEPT:
		A)	depression.
		B)	self-destructive tendencies, including suicide attempts and thoughts.
		C)	interpersonal relationship difficulties.
		D)	less vulnerability to rape or marital violence because of increased awareness.

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