False Beliefs About Rape That Tend to Blame the Victim

question 504

Multiple Choice

False beliefs about rape that tend to blame the victim and increase the likelihood that some men will think that rape is justified are known as

• A)biological biasing statements.
• B)gender role adaptations.
• C)rape myths.
• D)sensate focus myths.

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Definitions:

Fault Lines

Hypothetical divisions within a group or team, based on demographic, cultural, or organizational differences, that can lead to conflict.

Bad Apples Effect

Refers to the impact that individuals who exhibit undesirable behaviors can have on their peers or the overall environment, often resulting in a negative group dynamic or culture.

Diversity

The existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status.

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias that leads individuals or groups to underestimate the likelihood of experiencing negative events.