Which of the following is true about child molesters?

A. They often display high levels of inhibition.
B. They often display low heterosocial competence.
C. They happen to be incidental and not repeat offenders.
D. They are almost always uneducated.


Answer: B

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Which statement best reflects the sociobiological theory of jealousy?

a. Emotional infidelity is more upsetting to women, because if her partner leaves, her children would lose their father's resources; sexual infidelity is more upsetting to men, because if his partner gets pregnant by someone else, he may end up taking care of children that are not his own b. Emotional infidelity is more upsetting to men, because if his partner leaves, his children would lose their mother's resources; sexual infidelity is more upsetting to women, because if her partner impregnates someone else, she may end up taking care of children that are not her own c. Emotional infidelity is more upsetting to women, because if her partner impregnates someone else, she may end up taking care of children that are not her own; sexual infidelity is more upsetting to men, because if his partner leaves, his children would lose their mother's resources d. Emotional infidelity is more upsetting to men, because if his partner gets pregnant by someone else, he may end up taking care of children that are not his own; sexual infidelity is more upsetting to women, because if her partner leaves, her children would lose their father's resources

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The term pedophilia is derived from the Greek words for ____

a. sex and innocence c. sex and young child b. love and innocence d. love and young child

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What is a common characteristic of a "rape-prone" society?

a. The women tend to wear more provocative clothing. b. The natural environment is more likely to be exploited rather than to be treated with reverence. c. Pornographic imagery is more widespread and evident in the day-to-day world. d. There are less governmental restrictions on sexual activity in general.

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The Internet allows individuals to locate others who share the same sexual desires and thus create, among other things, unusual sexual communities online.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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