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

question 9

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

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Definitions:

Chemoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect chemical stimuli in their environment.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells that detect stimulus information and transmit it to sensory (afferent) nerves and the brain.

Mechanoreception

The physiological process by which organisms sense mechanical changes in their environment, including touch, pressure, stretch, and sound.

Sensory Adaptation

A change in the responsiveness of the sensory system based on the average level of surrounding stimulation.