MacMillan and Colleagues (1997) Surveyed a Random Sample of Almost

question 22

Multiple Choice

MacMillan and colleagues (1997) surveyed a random sample of almost 10,000 adults and found that approximately ______ of women reported having been victims of sexual abuse during childhood. ​

• A)7%
• B)13%
• C)25%
• D)66%

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Definitions:

Sensation Seeking

The trait of searching for experiences and feelings that are varied, complex, novel, and intense.

Zuckerman

Refers to Marvin Zuckerman, a psychologist known for his research on sensation seeking and its influence on personality and behavior.

Questionnaires

A set of printed or digital questions used for gathering information from respondents for research purposes.

Locus of Control

The degree to which people believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces having that control.