Why Might Rape and Sexual Assault Be More Common on College

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why might rape and sexual assault be more common on college campuses than in the general population?

• A) the prevalence of assaults in a peer group setting committed by dates and acquaintances
• B) the prevalence of strangers who are not students targeting college campuses
• C) the prevalence of marital rape among newlywed students on college campuses
• D) Rape and assault are not more common on college campuses, but the ease of reporting them makes them appear so.

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