Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Answers

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Adrian plays on his school’s basketball team and is being sexually harassed by some boys in the locker room at school. What should he do?

A
He should tell his coach or a teacher what is happening.
B
He should threaten the boys who are harassing him.
C
He should quit the team to avoid the harassment.
D
He should post about the harassment on social media.
3

Marcus was molested by a family friend years ago. Which effect does he most likely experience?

A
financial issues
B
self-destructive habits
C
frequent headaches
D
concentration difficulties
4

What is the first step in the cycle of violence and abuse?

A
calm state
B
reconciliation
C
abusive incident
D
tension building
5

Why does sexual harassment at school often go unreported?

A
The victim feels empowered.
B
The victim knows others who were harassed.
C
The victim fears that others will not believe the report.
D
The victim enjoys the offender’s attention.
6

Which action is considered nonconsensual?

A
sex between two 18-year-olds
B
sex between a married couple
C
sex with an incapacitated person
D
sex with a partner who is older
7

Which is one characteristic that distinguishes flirting from sexual harassment?

A
With flirting, the actions are two-sided, but with sexual harassment the actions are one-sided.
B
With flirting, the recipient is dishonored, but with sexual harassment no one is dishonored.
C
With flirting, no one is respected, but with sexual harassment the recipient is respected.
D
With flirting, the recipient asks the other person to stop, but with sexual harassment the recipient encourages the offender.
8

Which effect is often experienced by individuals who have been sexually assaulted?

A
suffering from PTSD
B
eating regular meals
C
getting adequate sleep
D
forming strong partnerships
9

Andrea's boss has been sexually harassing her at work. Which effect is most likely happening?

A
She is suffering from PTSD.
B
She is having trouble eating.
C
She is looking for a different job.
D
She is showing signs of physical harm.
10

Which is an effective coping method for victims of sexual assault?

A
denying feelings
B
practicing relaxation
C
avoiding social situations
D
eating comfort foods

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