Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Answers

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Adrian plays on his school’s basketball team and is being sexually harassed by some boys in the locker room at school. What should he do?

A
He should tell his coach or a teacher what is happening.
B
He should threaten the boys who are harassing him.
C
He should quit the team to avoid the harassment.
D
He should post about the harassment on social media.
3

Marcus was molested by a family friend years ago. Which effect does he most likely experience?

A
financial issues
B
self-destructive habits
C
frequent headaches
D
concentration difficulties
4

What is the first step in the cycle of violence and abuse?

A
calm state
B
reconciliation
C
abusive incident
D
tension building
5

Why does sexual harassment at school often go unreported?

A
The victim feels empowered.
B
The victim knows others who were harassed.
C
The victim fears that others will not believe the report.
D
The victim enjoys the offender’s attention.
6

Which action is considered nonconsensual?

A
sex between two 18-year-olds
B
sex between a married couple
C
sex with an incapacitated person
D
sex with a partner who is older
7

Which is one characteristic that distinguishes flirting from sexual harassment?

A
With flirting, the actions are two-sided, but with sexual harassment the actions are one-sided.
B
With flirting, the recipient is dishonored, but with sexual harassment no one is dishonored.
C
With flirting, no one is respected, but with sexual harassment the recipient is respected.
D
With flirting, the recipient asks the other person to stop, but with sexual harassment the recipient encourages the offender.
8

Which effect is often experienced by individuals who have been sexually assaulted?

A
suffering from PTSD
B
eating regular meals
C
getting adequate sleep
D
forming strong partnerships
9

Andrea's boss has been sexually harassing her at work. Which effect is most likely happening?

A
She is suffering from PTSD.
B
She is having trouble eating.
C
She is looking for a different job.
D
She is showing signs of physical harm.
10

Which is an effective coping method for victims of sexual assault?

A
denying feelings
B
practicing relaxation
C
avoiding social situations
D
eating comfort foods
11

Andrea's boss has been sexually harassing her at work. Which effect is most likely happening?

A
She is suffering from PTSD.
B
She is having trouble eating.
C
She is looking for a different job.
D
She is showing signs of physical harm.
12

Michelle is in an abusive marriage and is using the Internet to locate community resources. To best protect her safety while she is on the Internet, she should

A
look for resources in a different community.
B
clear the browser history or use private browsing.
C
post requests for information on community resources.
D
blog about her situation so others will know what is happening.
13

Which is an instance of sexual violence?

A
unwanted kissing
B
undesired attention
C
unsolicited text messages
D
unwanted sexual comments
14

Which is one characteristic that distinguishes flirting from sexual harassment?

A
With flirting, the actions are two-sided, but with sexual harassment the actions are one-sided.
B
With flirting, the recipient is dishonored, but with sexual harassment no one is dishonored.
C
With flirting, no one is respected, but with sexual harassment the recipient is respected.
D
With flirting, the recipient asks the other person to stop, but with sexual harassment the recipient encourages the offender.
15

Which action is considered nonconsensual?

A
sex between two 18-year-olds
B
sex between a married couple
C
sex with an incapacitated person
D
sex with a partner who is older
16

Adrian plays on his school’s basketball team and is being sexually harassed by some boys in the locker room at school. What should he do?

A
He should tell his coach or a teacher what is happening.
B
He should threaten the boys who are harassing him.
C
He should quit the team to avoid the harassment.
D
He should post about the harassment on social media.
17

Why does sexual harassment at school often go unreported?

A
The victim feels empowered.
B
The victim knows others who were harassed.
C
The victim fears that others will not believe the report.
D
The victim enjoys the offender’s attention.
18

Which is a short-term effect of molestation?

A
low self-image
B
discomfort with intimacy
C
regressive behaviors
D
self-destructive behaviors
19

Marcus was molested by a family friend years ago. Which effect does he most likely experience?

A
financial issues
B
self-destructive habits
C
frequent headaches
D
concentration difficulties
20

What is the first step in the cycle of violence and abuse?

A
calm state
B
reconciliation
C
abusive incident
D
tension building

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