Which of the following legal hurdles exists, in certain states, in the prosecution of spousal rape?
A. The time limit for reporting the crime to the authorities is longer.
B. The victim must prove that there was no provocation that could justify the crime.
C. The act must be accomplished by force or threat of force.
D. The act must occur within a year of marriage.
Answer: C
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Why is it thought that for African American gay men, as education increases, the likelihood of being "out" decreases?
a. African American gay men are more likely to want to keep their options open for dating both women and men. b. The less educated a gay man is, the less is he is able to understand the consequences of coming "out." c. African American gay men with higher education are likely to have increased fear of discrimination, due to both race and sexual orientation. d. African American gay men, most likely have closer relationships with their families, and thus are more likely to keep their sexual orientation private out of fear of disapproval.
Which statement regarding the effects of sexual abuse on children is most accurate?
a. When the victims felt that other relatives were aware of the sexual abuse but remained silent, the victims as adults had more intense feelings of betrayal. b. When there is less physical trauma associated with the sexual abuse, the victims often feel more guilt. c. When physical abuse accompanied the sexual abuse and lead to obvious outward signs of the abuse, the victims often felt more shame. d. When the sexual abuse was perceived as physically traumatic at the time it occurred, the victims as adults had less intense feelings of betrayal.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Current political climates will affect the way evaluation research is received by society, according to the text.
Changes that occur to the body during puberty are sometimes difficult for adolescents in the American society. Why are they difficult and what would you suggest as possible solutions to some of the problems?
What will be an ideal response?