The Survey Method

question 25

Multiple Choice

The survey method:

• A) allows for flexibility in data-gathering procedures.
• B) is objective and largely eliminates problems of demographic bias.
• C) can be done with the use of technology such as computers.
• D) can only be generalized to the people who were actually surveyed.

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Definitions:

Rape Myths

False beliefs or stereotypes about rape that blame the victim and exonerate the perpetrator, often perpetuating a culture of silence and shame.

Rape

A criminal act involving the non-consensual sexual intercourse or penetration achieved through force, coercion, or against someone unable to give consent.

Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm, injury, or injustice due to the actions or inactions of others or as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.

Rape Trauma Syndrome

A form of post-traumatic stress disorder specifically associated with the traumatic experience of rape, characterized by acute phases and long-term reorganization of lifestyle.