Social Psychologists Report That Viewing Fictional Scenes of a Man

question 24

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists report that viewing fictional scenes of a man overpowering and arousing a woman:

• A)create a catharsis experience for men.
• B)distort people's perceptions of how women actually respond to sexual coercion.
• C)decrease men's aggression against women.
• D)create a climate of fear among women.

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Definitions:

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