Suppose that a friend says, "Women could really avoid being raped, if they would only stay away from dangerous places at night.". Your best response would be,
a. "You are right, because most rapes occur at night, and the rapist is usually a man who waits for a victim who doesn't look like she will put up a fight.".
b. "You are partly right, because strangers are more likely than acquaintances to rape women out of doors and at night, but acquaintances are more likely to engage in sexual assault.".
c. "You are wrong, because women are better able to fight back when they are attacked outside, rather than in their own home.".
d. "You are wrong, because most women actually knew the man before he raped them.".
D
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