Define Rape Myths,and Identify at Least Two Specific False but Common

question 57

Essay

Define rape myths,and identify at least two specific false but common beliefs about rape that are either stated or implied within excerpted statements from a New York Times article published on March 8,2011:
Vicious Assault Shakes Texas Town: "The assault started after a 19-year-old boy invited the victim (an 11-year-old girl)to ride around in his car.He took her to a house on Travis Street where one of the other men charged,also 19,lived.There the girl was ordered to disrobe and was sexually assaulted by several boys in the bedroom and bathroom.She was told she would be beaten if she did not comply,the affidavit said.Residents in the neighborhood said the victim had been visiting various friends there for months.They said she dressed older than her age,wearing makeup and fashions more appropriate to a woman in her 20s.She would hang out with teenage boys at a playground,some said.The arrests have left many wondering who will be taken into custody next."

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Definitions:

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone, often to gain an advantage or hide the truth.

Demand Characteristic

Features of an experimental setting that lead participants to guess the purpose of the study, potentially influencing their behavior.

Extraneous Variable

Any variable that exists within a study that can potentially affect the results, but is not the focus of the study.

Being Good Citizens

The act of fulfilling one's roles and responsibilities in a manner beneficial to society, showing respect for laws and community values.