Research Indicates That a Number of Cultural and Individual Factors

question 125

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that a number of cultural and individual factors contribute to sexual assault.__________ are culturally transmitted messages that convey society's expectations about how men and women are supposed to act in sexual situations.

• A)Sexual scripts
• B)Early family influences
• C)Peer-group influences
• D)Masculinity norms

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Definitions:

Civil and Criminal Actions

Civil and criminal actions refer to the two main categories of law where civil actions deal with disputes between individuals or entities, and criminal actions involve cases brought by the state against individuals or entities for acts against society.

Convicted of a Criminal Offence

Found legally guilty of violating criminal law.

Compensated for Injury

Receiving payment or restitution for physical or psychological harm suffered due to another's negligence or wrongdoing.

Balance of Probabilities

The standard of proof in civil cases, where the likeliness of one's claim being true must be greater than 50%.