List Three Common Rape Myths

question 47

Essay

List three common rape myths. Explain the sources of these myths.

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered to be unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, and fear.

Peer Approval

The acceptance or endorsement by one's social or age group, often serving as a significant motivator for behavior, especially in adolescence.

Core Motives

Fundamental drivers of human behavior, which include needs for belonging, understanding, control, self-enhancement, and trust.

Negative Emotions

Feelings or emotions that lead to unpleasant experiences, such as sadness, anger, and fear.