Which of the Following Reactions to a News Account of a Rape

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions to a news account of a rape illustrates a defensive attribution on the part of a female?

• A) Most men are animals.
• B) Policemen don't consider rape to be serious.
• C) The victim probably asked for it.
• D) Women need training in self-defense.

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Definitions:

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