Which of the Following Statements Is True About Rapists

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about rapists?

• A) Almost all rapists show some evidence of sadism.
• B) Most rapists are suffering from a DSM-5 disorder at the time of the offense.
• C) Sadistic rapists are the only rapists who show greater arousal to sexual assault on a woman than to consenting sex.
• D) Serial sexual murderers are more common than was realized.
• E) Almost all rapists also suffer from a personality disorder.

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