An Investigation of Sexual Assaults by High School and Club

question 38

Multiple Choice

An investigation of sexual assaults by high school and club coaches in the state of Washington found that

• A)nearly all offenses involved male heterosexual coaches victimizing girls.
• B)more than half of all assaults were perpetrated by homosexual coaches.
• C)every coach who was accused of assault was fired immediately.
• D)nearly all reports of sexual misconduct were investigated by the police.

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An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the basic elements of thoughts, sensations, and perceptions.

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