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?
a. Victim precipitation
b. Rapist psychopathology
c. Sociological
d. Biological
b
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Applying language rules to cases in which the rule is not appropriate defines the concept of
a. joint attention. b. overregularization. c. telegraphic speech. d. holophrasing.
All of the following statements are true regarding typical BDSM practices EXCEPT:
a. BDSM encounters include what is called a "safe word" to be used to stop the role play or when the submissive partner reaches his/her limit. b. People who engage in BDSM may do so as an occasional diversion from their day?today sexual activities or incorporate it into their overall lifestyle. c. The majority of people who engage in BDSM behaviors have been found to suffer from one or more psychological disorders. d. People who engage in BDSM behaviors are a diverse group, including gays, lesbians, and heterosexuals.
Attribution refers to the process of
a. making judgments about ourselves through comparison with others. b. making inferences about the causes of one's own behavior, and that of others. c. bringing one's behavior into agreement with the behavior of others in a group. d. revealing private thoughts, feelings, and one's personal history to others.
What does Inbau say is the most important psychological factor in eliciting a confession?
A. Telling the suspect there is an eyewitness to the crime B. Having a highly suggestible suspect C. Gaining the suspect's trust D. Being alone with the subject