Relational and Sexual Violence Lecture Review

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and facts from the lecture on relational and sexual violence.

What is the best definition of consent in human sexuality?

Consent is an enthusiastic, informed, and ongoing agreement between participants, which can be withdrawn at any time.

Who are most perpetrators of child sexual assault?

Most instances of child sexual assault are perpetrated by men known to the victims.

Which statement about sexual victimization is false?

Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.

What is the FIRES model of consent?

FIRES stands for Freely Given, Informed, Reversible, Enthusiastic, and Specific.

What distinguishes sexual coercion from consent?

Sexual coercion involves unwanted sexual activity that happens when someone is pressured, tricked, threatened, or forced in a nonphysical way.

What is a prevalent psychological effect of sexual assault?

Victims may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which involves reliving the experience and anxiety.

How does sexual harassment manifest in a workplace?

Sexual harassment can manifest as unwanted verbal and/or physical advances, which may create a hostile environment.

What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

IPV is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship, encompassing physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse.

What are two forms of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

Physical violence and psychological aggression.

What is the importance of consent in human relationships?

Consent builds trust, respect, and mutual understanding in intimate relationships.

What is the best definition of consent in human sexuality?

Options:

• A) Consent is a one-time agreement that, once given, cannot be revoked.

• B) Consent is silence or absence of resistance.

• C) Consent is an enthusiastic, informed, and ongoing agreement between participants, which can be withdrawn at any time.

• D) Consent is given only through verbal affirmation and never through non-verbal cues.
  Correct Answer: C

Most instances of child sexual assault are perpetrated by men known to the victims.

True or False?
Correct Answer: True

Identify the false statement regarding sexual victimization:

Options:

• A) Sexual assault often involves someone known to the victim.

• B) Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.

• C) Victims often experience psychological effects like PTSD.

• D) Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
  Correct Answer: B

What does the 'I' in the FIRES model of consent stand for?

Options:

• A) Involuntary

• B) Intermittent

• C) Informed

• D) Insistent
  Correct Answer: C

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes sexual coercion from consent?

Options:

• A) It is always physical violence.
• B) It involves unwanted sexual activity due to pressure, trickery, threats, or nonphysical force.
• C) It is based on genuine mutual agreement only slightly influenced by external factors.
• D) It is a form of enthusiastic consent under certain circumstances.
  Correct Answer: B

Which of the following is a prevalent psychological effect of sexual assault?

Options:

• A) Increased self-esteem
• B) Complete amnesia regarding the event
• C) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), characterized by reliving the experience and anxiety.
• D) A heightened sense of security
  Correct Answer: C

How does sexual harassment typically manifest in a workplace?

Options:

• A) Only through direct physical contact.
• B) As a consensual relationship between colleagues.
• C) As unwanted verbal and/or physical advances that may create a hostile environment.
• D) Through professional compliments on appearance.
  Correct Answer: C

What is the best definition of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

Options:

• A) Only physical fights between partners.
• B) Abuse or aggression in a romantic relationship, including physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological forms.
• C) Disagreements between family members.
• D) Any form of conflict that occurs in a friendship.
  Correct Answer: B

Which of the following are two recognized forms of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)?

Options:

• A) Physical violence and psychological aggression.
• B) Verbal compliments and financial support.
• C) Mutual respect and shared decision-making.
• D) Child neglect and elder abuse.
  Correct Answer: A

What is a primary importance of consent in human relationships?

Options:

• A) It ensures one partner always gets what they want.
• B) It is only relevant at the beginning of a relationship.
• C) It removes all need for communication.
• D) It builds trust, respect, and mutual understanding.
  Correct Answer: D