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Rape cases ____ compared with other cases of violent crimes.
 
  a. have the lowest conviction rates c. receive the most media attention
  b. have the highest conviction rates d. receive the least media attention

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Why is it that women are more apt to prevent rape when being sexually assaulted by a stranger than by someone they know?
 
  a. When a woman is sexually assaulted by someone she knows, there is more of a sense of disbelief, causing a delay in her to reaction to the assault.
  b. When a woman is sexually assaulted by someone she knows, she is usually in a more relaxed state and it takes longer for her adrenaline to kick in than if she had encountered a stranger.
  c. Women are taught that strangers are potential rapists, not friends or family, so when attacked, they often psychologically deny that a friend or acquaintance is sexually assaulting them and are less likely to fight back.
  d. Women tend to be less worried about hurting a stranger's feelings than the feelings of someone she knows.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply #2 on: Jun 18, 2018
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