According to the U.S. Department of Justice (2006), about 5 rapes in 6 are committed by acquaintances of the victim, including classmates, coworkers, dates, and family friends. Acquaintance rapes are less likely than stranger rapes to be reported to police. What is the most common reason for this?
A. Rape survivors may not perceive sexual assaults by acquaintances as rapes.
B. Rape survivors believe that they will be blamed for the assault.
C. Being raped by an acquaintance can be embarrassing to admit.
D. The fear that the rape survivor will be viewed only as a "victim" and not as a whole person.
Answer: A
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