Research Has Shown That If Attacked, Pleading, Begging, or Attempting

question 44

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that if attacked, pleading, begging, or attempting to reason with the assailant

• A)is an effective strategy for preventing sexual assault.
• B)can be effective in some situations.
• C)will not stop the sexual assault but will lessen the chance of serious injury.
• D)will buy enough time for a passerby to intervene or call the police.

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