Human Sexuality In a World of Diversity Fourth Canadian 4th Edition By Rathus – Test Bank
1) In Canada, sexual assault involving a weapon would be categorized as
- Level 1.
- Level 2.
- Level 3.
- Level 4.
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
2) In Canada, rape
- would be listed as a Level 1 sexual assault.
- would be listed as an aggravated sexual assault.
- would be listed as a sexual assault causing bodily harm.
- was removed from the Criminal Code of Canada and replaced with sexual assault.
Answer: d
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
3) In Canada, which of the following would be classified as a sexual assault if consent were not given?
- touching a person’s breasts
- telling an explicit joke
- voyeurism
- obscene phone call
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
4) Which statement is true with regards to sexual assault?
- Sexual assault is an act of power and dominance.
- Sexual assault is an act of sex.
- Unwanted sexual activity between married individuals is not classified as assault.
- Unwanted sexual activity between persons of the same sex is not classified as sexual assault.
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
5) The statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual assault in Canada is
- 1 year.
- 5 years.
- 10 years.
- There is no statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual assault.
Answer: d
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Applied
6) Sexual assault classified as Level 3 is characterized by
- minor physical injury.
- maiming and disfigurement.
- threats to use a weapon.
- threats to injure friends or family members.
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
7) What statement in true with regards to consent for sexual activity?
- Consent must be obtained when one partner is under the influence of drugs.
- Consent must be obtained when one partner is intoxicated.
- Consent must be obtained when one partner is underage.
- Consent must be obtained when an individual is not intoxicated, not underage, not unconscious, or not under the influence of drugs.
Answer: d
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
8) Sexual activity is considered to be sexual assault if
- consent is not freely given.
- physical coercion is involved.
- a weapon is used to threaten an individual.
- sexual intercourse is involved.
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 435
Skill: Recall
9) In Canada, the majority of reported sexual offenses are classified as
- Level 1.
- Level 2.
- Level 3.
- sexual harassment.
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
10) In terms of the number of sexual offenses that were reported over the past decades, the number has
- increased.
- increased in line with population growth.
- stayed the same.
- decreased.
Answer: d
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
11) In Canada, the sexual assault rate is highest among those aged
- 15–24.
- 25–44.
- 45–55.
- 55 and older.
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
12) Approximately ________ of Canadian college and university women reported they had been coerced, either verbally or physically, to have unwanted sex.
- 10%
- 20%
- 30%
- 40%
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436-437
Skill: Recall
13) Researchers estimate that ____ in _____ sexual assaults are never reported to police.
- 1; 50
- 1; 25
- 1; 10
- 1; 100
Answer: c
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
14) In Canada, the highest rates of police-reported sexual assault occur in
- Nunavut.
- Manitoba.
- Ontario.
- Quebec.
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
15) Statistics from the 2009 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that approximately ______ of perpetrators of sexual assault are male.
- 90%
- 60%
- 75%
- 99%
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 436
Skill: Recall
16) One of the central myths about sexual assault in our culture is that most sexual assaults are perpetrated
- by acquaintances.
- by husbands against their wives.
- by strangers.
- on dates.
Answer: c
Diff: 1
Type: MC
Page Reference: 438
Skill: Recall
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