Research Has Shown That If Attacked, Using Physical Resistance

question 109

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that if attacked, using physical resistance

• A)is an effective strategy for preventing rape.
• B)can decrease the chance of completion of the rape, but can increase the risk of injury.
• C)will not stop the rape 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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Definitions:

Psychological

Relating to the mind or mental processes and how they influence behavior, emotions, and attitudes.

Beta Amyloid

A protein fragment snipped from an amyloid precursor protein (APP) that, in excessive amounts, can form plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

Synapse Transmission

The process by which nerve impulses are transmitted across a synapse from one neuron to another or to a muscle or gland cell.