[PSYC 3020] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (334 pages long)
1 Dec 2016
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A psychologist may disagree with a victim over what is abusive based on the low frequency or brief duration of the occurrence. In 2012 the rate per 100,000 population was 63 a slight decrease from previous years: for that same year the rate against children was 11/100,000 which was a slight increase. General social survey found that 88% of adult sexual assault victims do not report to the police: it is too personal, don"t believe it is important enough, don"t want to involve police. Child victims often do not report because of : don"t think they will be believed, believe they are to blame, fearful about what will happen to them or their parents, not aware the action was unacceptable. High victimization reported among children and youth. Roughly 1/5 women will experience rape or attempted rape in their lifetime. Childhood sexual abuse is 17% for females or 8% for males.
