The tendency of victims of abuse to place the blame for the abusive actions of others onto themselves is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


victim-blame

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To critically evaluate a study of sexuality, you need to consider the approach of the study as well as the ____

a. opinion of political leaders b. opinion of religious leaders c. the project design d. the quality of the literature cited in the study

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In Nazi Germany, homosexuality was viewed as ____

a. something that would distract the "Gestapo" from performing their duties b. a means to stop the procreation of the Jewish people c. something that would diminish the perpetuation of the Aryan race d. a purely Jewish behavior

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Which of the following statements is true according to the learning theory?

A. People are born homosexual, heterosexuality develops with age. B. People are born heterosexual, homosexuality develops with age. C. People are born asexual. D. People are born sexual, and not heterosexual or homosexual.

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 Bernie Zilbergeld believes that men

A. are apprehensive of sexual intimacy in the absence of emotional intimacy. B. find it easy to communicate openly about emotions in romantic relationships. C. are very adept at person-centered approach to sexual behavior. D. are crippled in forming emotional relationships and communicating freely.

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