A Psychologist Is Talking About the Self-Blame That Occurs in Cases

question 118

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is talking about the self-blame that occurs in cases of rape.What factors tend to influence such reactions to rape?

• A)cultural myths that suggest women provoke rape
• B)deep seated tendencies to punish oneself for past deeds
• C)a natural physiological reaction to restore a sense of justice
• D)pre-existing disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder

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