FAM 253 Exam 4 Questions with
All Correct Answers
What is the most common type of incest in the United States? - Answer- Sibling-sibling
All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual
assault except: - Answer- holding more liberal political views
What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma
syndrome? - Answer- Posttraumatic stress disorder
A disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states is called:
- Answer- 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): - Answer- erotic-based
motivation.
Sexual contact between persons who are related or have a caregiving relationship is
called _______. - Answer- incest
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? -
Answer- Rapist psychopathology
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? - Answer- Non-contact unwanted sexual behavior
The following statements are correct regarding the acute phase of rape trauma
syndrome except: - Answer- the victim may also experience wide mood fluctuations.
Why do silent rape reactions occur? - Answer- Some victims deny and repress the
incident until a
time when they feel stronger emotionally.
Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals is higher risk for rape? -
Answer- Ashanti, a 19-year-old female college freshman
Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a two-stage stress response pattern characterized by
____________ problems. - Answer- PTSD
,Children who hide their sexual abuse often experience: - Answer- fear of the loss of
affection from family and friends.
Studies have found that ___________ of female students who were drinking alcohol
experienced verbal and physical coercion from their male partner. - Answer- 80%
Nonconsensual sexual behavior between married partners is known as: - Answer-
marital sexual violence.
Which represents poly-victimization? - Answer- Victims of sexual violence often
experience it more
than once in their lifetimes.
An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume? - Answer-
None of these have to be true.
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? - Answer- stalking
A person who has been sexually assaulted and does not discuss the experience with
anyone demonstrates which of the following? - Answer- silent rape reaction
In which culture are mothers permitted to engage in sexual intercourse with their sons to
resolve his erectile dysfunction? - Answer- Burundi
The absolute prohibition of sex between family members is known as _______. -
Answer- incest taboo
Which of the following theories suggests that either disease or intoxication force men to
rape? - Answer- Rapist psychopathology
Which law required colleges and universities to develop prevention policies and provide
victims with certain protection and rights after sexual assault? - Answer- The Campus
Sexual Assault Victim' Bill of Rights
Women who have been drinking prior to being sexually assaulted are: - Answer- less
likely to receive emotional support from friends.
What have studies shown related to female athletes and attitudes about rape? -
Answer- They believe they have a lower risk of being raped than do nonathletes, and
they are more likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes.
What is child sexual abuse? - Answer- Sexual contact with a minor by an adult
, How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape? - Answer-
Its metal barbs hook into the penis, disabling the man.
All of the following are reasons why older women are likely to be even more traumatized
by sexual violence than younger women except: - Answer- they are more likely to be in
a long-term relationship and suffer more from interpersonal difficulties after a
rape.
________________ involves one person physically or under threat of violence forcing
another individual into vaginal, oral, or anal penetration. - Answer- forced penetration
Which theory identifies power differentials in society as contributing to rape? - Answer-
Sociological theory
Sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient is known
as_______. - Answer- sexual assault
Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics? - Answer-
chlamydia
How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea? - Answer- Men tend to
develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience
symptoms until complications have developed.
Which blood tests are being applied for diagnosis of HSV? - Answer- serologic test
What can trigger herpes outbreaks? - Answer- All of these are correct: exposure to
sunlight, fatigue, chapped lips
The term for when an already present infection causes a secondary infection within the
body is________________. - Answer- autoinoculate
Which of given infections are typically acquired during penetrative sexual behavior? -
Answer- HSV-2
Research has shown that risk for HIV transmission from unprotected _____________ is
lower than unprotected vaginal sex. - Answer- oral sex
Susan has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, except: - Answer- Taylor's
roommate Rosa should check for pubic lice, because they only have one restroom and
it is possible to contract pubic lice from a toilet seat.
A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's
most likely STI diagnosis? - Answer- herpes and contagious
How many stages does syphilis progress through? - Answer- three
All Correct Answers
What is the most common type of incest in the United States? - Answer- Sibling-sibling
All of the following are associated with an increased likelihood of committing sexual
assault except: - Answer- holding more liberal political views
What recognized psychological disorder is most often compared to rape trauma
syndrome? - Answer- Posttraumatic stress disorder
A disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states is called:
- Answer- 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): - Answer- erotic-based
motivation.
Sexual contact between persons who are related or have a caregiving relationship is
called _______. - Answer- incest
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? -
Answer- Rapist psychopathology
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? - Answer- Non-contact unwanted sexual behavior
The following statements are correct regarding the acute phase of rape trauma
syndrome except: - Answer- the victim may also experience wide mood fluctuations.
Why do silent rape reactions occur? - Answer- Some victims deny and repress the
incident until a
time when they feel stronger emotionally.
Statistically speaking, which of the following individuals is higher risk for rape? -
Answer- Ashanti, a 19-year-old female college freshman
Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a two-stage stress response pattern characterized by
____________ problems. - Answer- PTSD
,Children who hide their sexual abuse often experience: - Answer- fear of the loss of
affection from family and friends.
Studies have found that ___________ of female students who were drinking alcohol
experienced verbal and physical coercion from their male partner. - Answer- 80%
Nonconsensual sexual behavior between married partners is known as: - Answer-
marital sexual violence.
Which represents poly-victimization? - Answer- Victims of sexual violence often
experience it more
than once in their lifetimes.
An adult has just been found guilty of incest. What can we safely assume? - Answer-
None of these have to be true.
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? - Answer- stalking
A person who has been sexually assaulted and does not discuss the experience with
anyone demonstrates which of the following? - Answer- silent rape reaction
In which culture are mothers permitted to engage in sexual intercourse with their sons to
resolve his erectile dysfunction? - Answer- Burundi
The absolute prohibition of sex between family members is known as _______. -
Answer- incest taboo
Which of the following theories suggests that either disease or intoxication force men to
rape? - Answer- Rapist psychopathology
Which law required colleges and universities to develop prevention policies and provide
victims with certain protection and rights after sexual assault? - Answer- The Campus
Sexual Assault Victim' Bill of Rights
Women who have been drinking prior to being sexually assaulted are: - Answer- less
likely to receive emotional support from friends.
What have studies shown related to female athletes and attitudes about rape? -
Answer- They believe they have a lower risk of being raped than do nonathletes, and
they are more likely to hold victim-blaming attitudes.
What is child sexual abuse? - Answer- Sexual contact with a minor by an adult
, How does the controversial Rapex female condom work to discourage rape? - Answer-
Its metal barbs hook into the penis, disabling the man.
All of the following are reasons why older women are likely to be even more traumatized
by sexual violence than younger women except: - Answer- they are more likely to be in
a long-term relationship and suffer more from interpersonal difficulties after a
rape.
________________ involves one person physically or under threat of violence forcing
another individual into vaginal, oral, or anal penetration. - Answer- forced penetration
Which theory identifies power differentials in society as contributing to rape? - Answer-
Sociological theory
Sexual contact that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient is known
as_______. - Answer- sexual assault
Which of the following may be successfully treated with antibiotics? - Answer-
chlamydia
How do men and women differ in their symptoms of gonorrhea? - Answer- Men tend to
develop symptoms within a week of infection, whereas women may not experience
symptoms until complications have developed.
Which blood tests are being applied for diagnosis of HSV? - Answer- serologic test
What can trigger herpes outbreaks? - Answer- All of these are correct: exposure to
sunlight, fatigue, chapped lips
The term for when an already present infection causes a secondary infection within the
body is________________. - Answer- autoinoculate
Which of given infections are typically acquired during penetrative sexual behavior? -
Answer- HSV-2
Research has shown that risk for HIV transmission from unprotected _____________ is
lower than unprotected vaginal sex. - Answer- oral sex
Susan has pubic lice. All of the following statements are true, except: - Answer- Taylor's
roommate Rosa should check for pubic lice, because they only have one restroom and
it is possible to contract pubic lice from a toilet seat.
A person is experiencing "viral shedding" but no other symptoms. What is this person's
most likely STI diagnosis? - Answer- herpes and contagious
How many stages does syphilis progress through? - Answer- three
