A Matched Group of Rapists and Nonrapists Listen to Taped

question 127

Multiple Choice

A matched group of rapists and nonrapists listen to taped descriptions of sexual activity, one involving rape and the other involving consensual sexual interaction. The researcher measures the degree of penile engorgement in each group. The independent variable is:

• A) the taped descriptions.
• B) the penile tumescence among rapists.
• C) the penile tumescence among nonrapists.
• D) the group of nonrapists.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Interacting

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Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from cultural norms.

Dissociative Disorders

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