Sexual Coercion – Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity – Rathus – Chapter 16

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1) In Canada, sexual assault involving a weapon would be categorized as

1. Level 1.
2. Level 2.
3. Level 3.
4. Level 4.

 

2) In Canada, rape

1. would be listed as a Level 1 sexual assault.
2. would be listed as an aggravated sexual assault.
3. would be listed as a sexual assault causing bodily harm.
4. was removed from the Criminal Code of Canada and replaced with sexual assault.

 

3) In Canada, which of the following would be classified as a sexual assault if consent were not given?

1. touching a person’s breasts
2. telling an explicit joke
3. voyeurism
4. obscene phone call

 

4) Which statement is true with regards to sexual assault?

1. Sexual assault is an act of power and dominance.
2. Sexual assault is an act of sex.
3. Unwanted sexual activity between married individuals is not classified as assault.
4. Unwanted sexual activity between persons of the same sex is not classified as sexual assault.

 

5) The statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual assault in Canada is

1. 1 year.
2. 5 years.
3. 10 years.
4. There is no statute of limitations for prosecution of sexual assault.

 

6) Sexual assault classified as Level 3 is characterized by

1. minor physical injury.
2. maiming and disfigurement.
3. threats to use a weapon.
4. threats to injure friends or family members.

 

7) What statement in true with regards to consent for sexual activity?

1. Consent must be obtained when one partner is under the influence of drugs.
2. Consent must be obtained when one partner is intoxicated.
3. Consent must be obtained when one partner is underage.
4. Consent must be obtained when an individual is not intoxicated, not underage, not unconscious, or not under the influence of drugs.

 

8) Sexual activity is considered to be sexual assault if

1. consent is not freely given.
2. physical coercion is involved.
3. a weapon is used to threaten an individual.
4. sexual intercourse is involved.

 

9) In Canada, the majority of reported sexual offenses are classified as

1. Level 1.
2. Level 2.
3. Level 3.
4. sexual harassment.

 

10) In terms of the number of sexual offenses that were reported over the past decades, the number has

1. increased.
2. increased in line with population growth.
3. stayed the same.
4. decreased.

 

11) In Canada, the sexual assault rate is highest among those aged

24. 15–24.
25. 25–44.
26. 45–55.
27. 55 and older.

 

12) Approximately ________ of Canadian college and university women reported they had been coerced, either verbally or physically, to have unwanted sex.

1. 10%
2. 20%
3. 30%
4. 40%

 

13) Researchers estimate that ____ in _____ sexual assaults are never reported to police.

1. 1; 50
2. 1; 25
3. 1; 10
4. 1; 100

 

14) In Canada, the highest rates of police-reported sexual assault occur in

1. Nunavut.
2. Manitoba.
3. Ontario.
4. Quebec.

 

15) Statistics from the 2009 General Social Survey (GSS) indicate that approximately ______ of perpetrators of sexual assault are male.

1. 90%
2. 60%
3. 75%
4. 99%

 

16) One of the central myths about sexual assault in our culture is that most sexual assaults are perpetrated

1. by acquaintances.
2. by husbands against their wives.
3. by strangers.
4. on dates.

 

17) In stranger sexual assault, it is typical for an assailant to

1. choose a victim and then carefully plan the sexual assault.
2. choose a victim impulsively and immediately commit the sexual assault.
3. invite a woman on a date and then force sex.
4. target prepubescent children.

 

18) In general, women are more likely to be sexually assaulted by

1. men they know.
2. strangers.
3. criminals.
4. men in positions of power.

 

19) Women are more likely  to report sexual assault to the police when the perpetrator is

1. a stranger.
2. an acquaintance.
3. a family member.
4. an employer.

 

20) Canadian statistics from 2002 show that approximately ________ of sexual assaults were committed by an acquaintance.

1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 40%
4. 50%

 

21) Joanne, a 21-year-old university student, is most likely to be sexually assaulted by

1. a friend or acquaintance.
2. a co-worker.
3. a stranger at the university she attends.

 

22) Police-reported data shows that in 2007, approximately ______ of sexual assaults were committed by strangers.

1. 20%
2. 10%
3. 30%
4. 5%

 

23) The major motive behind gang sexual assault is

1. anger.
2. power.
3. solidarity.
4. competition.

 

24) What is the accepted way of expressing sexual consent?

1. not stopping the partner
2. verbally expressing agreement to sexual activity
3. positive body language
4. There has been no real consensus as to the proper definition of consent.

 

25) Which statement is true regarding male sexual assault?

1. Most men who sexually assault other men are homosexual.
2. The only motive cited for male sexual assault is retaliation.
3. Males are generally attacked by a single assailant.
4. Most male sexual assaults are perpetrated by other males.

 

26) Men who sexually assault other men are rarely motivated by

1. revenge.
2. domination.
3. sexual arousal.
4. sadism.

 

27) Male sexual assault victims

1. are often attacked by multiple assailants.
2. suffer less emotional trauma than female victims.
3. suffer fewer physical injuries than female victims.
4. are more willing to report the sexual assault than female victims.

 

28) In a study of Canadian male university students, ______ reported that they had been coerced into having sex in the previous year.

1. 10%
2. 5%
3. 50%
4. 20%

 

29) When ingested, rohypnol casues

1. impaired judgment and heightened sexual arousal.
2. impaired judgment and memory loss.
3. loss of inhibitions and enhanced sexual arousal.
4. paralysis and memory loss.

 

30) Research on university students supports the connection between ________ and tendencies to sexual assault.

1. having been a victim of sexual assault
2. stereotypical masculine identification
3. the use of pornography
4. gang affiliation

 

31) Which statement is true regarding partner sexual assault?

1. In Canada, a man cannot be convicted of sexually assaulting his wife.
2. Partner sexual assault is more common than date sexual assault.
3. Men with traditional views of sexual relationships are less likely to commit partner sexual assault.
4. Marital sexual assault is a crime in all societies.

 

32) As Magdalene’s husband began to drink more, he became more sexually aggressive. In the last three months, he has forced sex on her three times. If she is typical of most victims of marital sexual assault,  Magdalene is likely to

1. seek counselling.
2. get the police involved.
3. stay silent and remain with her husband.
4. secretly run away.

 

33) Which of the following is not one of the myths about sexual assault mentioned in the text?

1. “Women say no when they mean yes.”
2. “Deep down, women want to be assaulted.”
3. “Women make up sexual assault to retaliate against men.”
4. “Women like a man who is forceful and pushy.”

 

34) College men who held “traditional” views of gender roles were

1. less likely to accept violence against women.
2. more likely to blame sexual assault survivors.
3. less likely to become aroused by depictions of sexual assault.
4. less likely to have engaged in sexual coercion.

 

35) Which of the following statements best reflects the findings from research on sexually coercive men?

1. Most sexually coercive men are mentally ill.
2. Most sexually coercive men have criminal backgrounds.
3. Sexually coerceive men have lower IQs.
4. There is no single type of man who commits sexual assault.

 

36) In studies looking for commonalities among individuals who commit sexual assault, evidence suggests that

1. most have antisocial personality disorders.
2. they are generally just as intelligent and mentally fit as others.
3. the majority display narcissistic traits.
4. they come from highly dysfunctional families.

 

37) Research from 65 studies conducted in 22 countries indicates that approximately ____ % of girls have been sexually abused.

1. 20
2. 5
3. 50
4. 10

 

38) A father who abuses his preschool child tends to be

1. domineering.
2. authoritarian.
3. independent.
4. passive.

 

39) Upon release from prison, Canadian sex offenders

1. are mandated to take anti-androgen drugs to reduce their sex drive.
2. undergo psychological interventions to reduce recidivism.
3. must be evaluated for possible surgical castration.
4. must register with the national sex offender registry.

40) Men who are coerced into sexual activity are more likely to

1. be physically pressured.
2. made to feel guilty causing them to “give in.”
3. experience intoxication.
4. be emotionally pressured.

 

41) Which is not true about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

1. PTSD is primarily experienced by women.
2. PTSD is brought on by exposure to a traumatic event.
3. People with PTSD may have flashbacks of the traumatic experience.
4. PTSD may persist for years.

 

42) Research has found that women who experienced sexual coercion in their dating relationships were more likely to have

1. lower levels of self-esteem and sexual self-esteem.
2. higher levels of drug use.
3. many casual sexual partners.
4. a very limited number of sexual partners.

 

43) A key component of the treatment process for sexual assault survivors is to help the survivor

1. mobilize support.
2. remember the details of the event.
3. forgive the assailant.
4. report the sexual assault to police.

 

44) Treatment of sexual assault survivors typically involves two stages. What are these two stages?

1. crisis intervention and facilitation of longterm adjustment
2. medication and peer counseling
3. rehabilitation and counseling
4. legal advice and therapy

 

45) In terms of sexual assault prevention, which of the following is not an appropriate prevention measure?

1. Keep doorways and entries well lit.
2. Check the back seat of your car before entering.
3. List yourself on your mailbox by first initials only.
4. Keep your keys in your pocket while walking to the car since you need your hands free.

46) Ivy has recently broken up with her partner who was quite angry over her rejection of him. Last evening, he showed up at her door asking if they could at least talk about the breakup. What is the best advice for Ivy?

1. Call the police.
2. Let him in, but agree to a time limit.
3. Do not let him in if she feels he is likely to be aggressive.
4. Step outside to talk to him.

 

47) Research has shown that if attacked, pleading, begging, or attempting to reason with the assailant

1. is an effective strategy for preventing sexual assault.
2. can be effective in some situations.
3. will not stop the sexual assault but will lessen the chance of serious injury.
4. will buy enough time for a passerby to intervene or call the police.

 

48) Which statement is false with regards to verbal sexual coercion?

1. Verbal coercion is more common that physical coercion.
2. Both men and women use verbal coercion.
3. There is not clear definition of what constitutes verbal coercion.
4. Verbal coercion is rarely used in same-sex relationships.

 

49) Which of the following is not a form of child sexual abuse?

1. sex play between children of similar ages
2. intimate kissing between an adult and a child under the age of consent
3. masturbating while a child under the age of consent watches
4. an adult fondling the genitals of a child who gives willing consent

 

50) In the vast majority of sexual abuse cases, the abuse occurs between a child and

1. a stranger who lures them into a car.
2. a parent.
3. relatives, family friends, or neighbours.
4. a stranger who lures them into his/her apartment or house.

 

51) With regard to child sexual abuse in Canada, which of the following is true?

1. The majority of victims under the age of 18 were female.
2. Twenty-five percent of sexual assault victims were under the age of 18.
3. Boys over the age of 12 were more likely to be victims.
4. Statistics are unavailable due to laws protecting minors.

 

52) In contrast to adult sexual assault, child sexual abuse

1. involves more force.
2. always involves penetration.
3. generally involves the use of restraints.
4. rarely involves the use of force.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 452

Skill: Recall/Applied

 

53) Which of the following would be considered an offense under the Canadian Criminal Code?

1. a 19-year-old assistant store manager having consensual sex with a 16-year-old worker
2. a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy having sex
3. two 16-year-old males having oral sex
4. two 13-year-old youths participating in oral sex

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 451

Skill: Applied

 

54) Sean, age 18, has been charged with having sexual intercourse with a minor, age 13. Which of the following claims would help his defense under Canadian law?

1. “She said ‘Yes’ and initiated the sexual activity.”
2. “I didn’t know she was under age.”
3. “A friend told me she was 18.”
4. “When I asked her how old she was, she said ‘18’ and even showed me her ID.”

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 435, 450-451

Skill: Applied

 

55) The most common type of child sexual abuse involves

1. oral sex.
2. vaginal penetration.
3. genital fondling.
4. exhibitionism.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 452

Skill: Recall

 

56) Sexual abuse of children by women might be underreported because women

1. are allowed a freer range of physical contact with children.
2. do not leave any physical evidence of abuse.
3. are treated more lightly by the justice system.
4. are more careful to cover up their abuse.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 452

Skill: Recall

 

57) A clinical diagnosis of pedophilia is made when an individual

1. sexually assaults a prepubescent child.
2. is sexually attracted exclusively to children.
3. has a persistent or recurrent attraction to children.
4. acts on or is distressed by attraction to children.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 453

Skill: Recall

 

58) Research indicates that many pedophiles are

1. controlling and seek out children for sexual activity in times of stress.
2. weak, passive, and socially inept.
3. manipulative, aggressive, and socially skilled.
4. passive but socially skilled.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 453-454

Skill: Recall

 

59) “Consanguineous” means

1. sexually inappropriate.
2. related by blood.
3. incestuous.
4. related by marriage.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 455

Skill: Recall

 

60) The least common type of incest is

1. father-daughter incest.
2. mother-son incest.
3. stepfather-stepdaughter incest.
4. sibling incest.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 454-455

Skill: Applied

 

61) Many fathers who commit incest with daughters see their daughters as

1. sexual objects.
2. wanting and willing to have sex.
3. a surrogate wife.
4. sexually passive.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 455

Skill: Recall

 

62) Which statement regarding the effects of sexual abuse on children is false?

1. Survivors of sexual abuse might become prematurely sexually active.
2. Regressive behaviours are common among abused children.
3. Girls who have been abused tend to become physically aggressive, while boys become depressed and withdrawn.
4. Adolescent girls who have experienced abuse tend to have more psychological problems than girls who haven’t been abused.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 456-457

Skill: Applied

 

63) Marshall and colleagues have suggested a number of approaches to the treatment of sex offenders. Which approach is not one they recommend?

1. Having offenders take responsibility for their actions.
2. Teaching relationship skills.
3. Reconditioning strategies to enhance appropriate sexual interests and reduce deviant ones.
4. Having offenders register on a national sex offender registry and participate in a public notification system.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 457-459

Skill: Recall

 

64) Some Canadian communities have volunteer groups known as Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) whose two goals are community protection and

1. offender rehabilitation.
2. offender tracking.
3. offender alert.
4. offender labelling.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 457

Skill: Recall

 

65) Which of the following is not an example of sexual harassment?

1. asking a co-worker out on a date
2. leering at a co-worker’s body
3. hanging nude pictures in your locker
4. telling sexual jokes

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 459

Skill: Applied

 

66) Sexual harassment generally involves all of the following except

1. abuse of power.
2. sexual desire.
3. social control.
4. hostility towards women.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 460

Skill: Recall

 

67) One of the less common forms of sexual harassment is

1. staring.
2. making sexual jokes.
3. making threats.
4. making comments about women.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 460

Skill: Recall

 

68) The most common response of women who experience sexual harassment in the workforce is to

1. file a formal complaint.
2. take legal action against their harasser.
3. quit their job.
4. confront their harasser.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 462

Skill: Applied

 

69) Which of the following is true about sexual harassment in the workplace?

1. Employees cannot sue their employers for sexual harassment unless they can prove psychological harm.
2. An employee cannot charge an employer with sexual harassment unless he/she was demoted or deprived of a promotion for failure to comply with sexual requests.
3. Employers cannot be held responsible or sued for sexual harassment if the employee did not first file a complaint within the company.
4. Sexual harassment can include any behaviour of a sexual nature that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 461

Skill: Applied

 

70) In a suvey of Canadian women (1999) approximately how many reported having experienced harassment in the work place in the past year?

1. 50–60%
2. 60–70%
3. 25–30%
4. 10–20%

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 459

Skill: Recall

 

71) In a study of Canadian students in grades 6 to 8, which of the following conclusions was found regarding sexual harassment?

1. Girls were more likely to be victims.
2. Boys and girls were equally likely to report victimization.
3. Girls were more likely to report perpetration.
4. Boys were more likely to be victims.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 463

Skill: Recall

 

72) In a survey (2008) of Ontario high school students, approximately ______ reported that they had been subjected to sexual comments or gestures at school.

1. 50%
2. 25%
3. 75%
4. 15%

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 463

Skill: Recall

 

73) High school boys were most upset by what type of sexual harassment?

1. being targets of sexual comments
2. postings on the internet
3. being targets of sexual rumours or graffiti
4. being treated as a sexual object

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 463

Skill: Recall

 

74) Which statement is false with regards to sexual harassment?

1. Harassers are just as likely to be female as male.
2. Under Canadian law, sexual harassment is recognized as a form of sex discrimination.
3. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth are more likely to experience sexual harassment than heterosexual youth.
4. Women who experience sexual harassment in the workplace are unlikely to report the harassment.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 461-464

Skill: Applied

 

75) Employers can be held responsible for their employees’ harassing behaviour in the workplace if

1. the behaviour involves physical intimidation.
2. the behaviour causes the victim to leave their job.
3. employers were aware of the behaviour and did nothing to stop it.
4. the behaviour is reported to the police.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 462

Skill: Applied

 

76) Match the following descriptions of the coercive behaviour with the correct term.

 

77) In Canada, the number of sexual assaults reported to the police has been declining since 1993.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 436

Skill: Applied

 

78) The prevalence of sexual assault in Canada is similar in all regions.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 436

Skill: Applied

 

79) Most women are sexually assaulted by men they know, not by strangers.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 438

Skill: Applied

 

80) Most men are sexually assaulted by men.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 440

Skill: Applied

 

81) Cases of acquaintance sexual assault are more likely to be reported to the police than cases of stranger assault.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 438

Skill: Applied

 

82) Most sexual assaults in Canada are not reported to the police.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 436

Skill: Applied

 

83) Gang sexual assaults tend to be more vicious than individual attacks.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 440

Skill: Applied

 

84) The legal age of consent in Canada is 14 years.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 451

Skill: Applied

 

85) Charges of date sexual assault often come down to a case of his word against hers.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 439-440

Skill: Applied

 

86) Most men who sexually assault other men are homosexual.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 440

Skill: Applied

 

87) A number of researchers have found that men who hold more liberal views of gender roles are more likely to sexually assault their partners.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 441

Skill: Applied

 

88) In one study, men who held traditional views of gender roles were more aroused by depictions of sexual assault.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 443

Skill: Applied

 

89) Some researchers believe that our society encourages sexual assault by socializing females to be sexually passive.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 443

Skill: Applied

 

90) Sexually coercive men generally suffer from various degrees of mental illness.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 444

Skill: Applied

 

91) Physical coercion is used more frequently than verbal coercion.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 449

Skill: Applied

 

92) In child sexual abuse, physical force is seldom used because the abuser has already established trust with the child.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 452

Skill: Applied

 

93) Pedophiles are not sexually attracted to adults.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 453

Skill: Applied

 

94) Canadians who go to other countries and have sex with children under the age of 14 can be charged in Canada.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 452-453

Skill: Applied

 

95) Adolescent girls who were sexually abused tend to avoid sexual activity with their peers.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 457

Skill: Applied

 

96) Sexual jokes, suggestive comments, and sexual innuendos are forms of sexual harassment.

1. True
2. False

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 459

Skill: Applied

 

97) Differentiate between the levels of sexual assault in Canada.

 

Answer:

– Level 1: non-consensual touching, etc., that does not use a weapon or endangerment

– Level 2: threat with a weapon

– Level 3: disfigurement or endangerment

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 435

Skill: Integrated

 

98) In Canada, the term “rape” was removed from the Criminal Code and replaced with sexual assault. Why do you think this change in terminology occurred?

 

Answer:

– expanded definition of what constitutes sexual assault (i.e., it’s more than sexual intercourse)

– “assault” defined as a physical crime rather than an act of sex

 

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 435

Skill: Conceptual

 

99) Describe the three forms of incest listed in the textbook and the common result of each of these situations.

 

Answer:

– father-daughter: injury to daughter, often results in incest in daughter’s family

– brother-sister: often both partners are normal, unless it is forced or punished by parents

– mother-son: often results in incest in son’s family; sometimes the son and mother have children

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 455-456

Skill: Integrated

 

100) List five suggestions to consider if you are the victim of a sexual assault.

 

Answer:

– Don’t change anything.

– Consider reporting it.

– Ask someone you know to take you to the hospital.

– Be assertive.

– Question health professionals.

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 446

Skill: Integrated

 

101) List twelve precautions that women can take to lower their risk of sexual assault.

 

Answer:

– keep keys at the ready; use initials for listing in phone directory; deadbolt; doorways lit; avoid deserted areas; check backseat; don’t give rides; tell partner how far you want to go; meet new dates in public places; state refusal definitively; be aware of fears, vibes, be cautious in new environments

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 448

Skill: Integrated

 

102) Discuss the family factors that appear to contribute to incest.

 

Answer:

– General family disruption: spousal abuse, dysfunctional marriage, alcoholic or physically abusive parents, stressful events in the father’s life

– fathers abusing older daughters tend to be domineering and authoritarian; abusing young daughters tend to be passive, dependent and have low self-esteem

– uneven power relationship in marriage; wife often rejects husband sexually

– fathers were usually religious, fundamentalist, and moralistic; sexually frustrated

– abuse tends to be repeated from generation to generation

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 455-456

Skill: Conceptual

 

103) Outline the various behaviours that can constitute sexual harassment.  Describe one possible scenario that involves workplace harassment.

 

Answer:

– verbal harassment or abuse; subtle pressure for sexual activity; remarks about a person’s clothing, body or sexual activities; leering or ogling; unwelcome touching, patting, or pinching; brushing against the person’s body; demands for sexual favours accompanied by threats to job or status; physical assault; unwelcome sexual jokes and sexual innuendos

 

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 459-460

Skill: Integrated

 

104) Discuss six of the nine suggestions that might be helpful if you are dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace or any other setting.

 

Answer:

– maintain a record; seek support; convey a professional attitude; discourage harassing behaviour and encourage appropriate behaviour; avoid being alone with the harasser; talk with the harasser; write a letter to the harasser; file a complaint; seek legal remedies

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 464

Skill: Integrated