Question 1

Around _____ of females and about _____ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, around half of females and about 15% of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace. Therefore, option C is the most accurate.

Question 2

"Sleep with me if you want to be promoted" is an example of which type of sexual harassment, as identified by Catherine MacKinnon?

Accepted Answer

"Sleep with me if you want to be promoted" is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment, where a person in power offers benefits or threats in exchange for sexual favors.

Question 3

In _____ the Supreme Court held that in sexual harassment cases, it was not necessary to show psychological injury, and a reasonable person standard should be applied.

Accepted Answer

In Harris v. Forklift Systems (1993), the Supreme Court held that in sexual harassment cases, it was not necessary to show psychological injury, and a reasonable person standard should be applied. This standard requires an assessment of whether the alleged harassment would be sufficient to create a hostile work environment for a hypothetical reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances.

Question 4

It is difficult to obtain exact estimates of how often harassment in the workplace occurs. All of the following are valid reasons for this EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

While all the other options are valid reasons for difficulty in obtaining exact estimates of workplace harassment, people refusing to disclose information is not a reason as it is not stated that people are refusing to disclose information.

Question 5

The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to use which standard to gauge whether the conduct in question created an unlawful hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to use the "totality of circumstances" test to determine if conduct created an unlawful hostile environment, considering all aspects of the situation.

Question 6

Studies show that females experience workplace harassment _____ often than males, and harassment rates are _____ in the military.

Accepted Answer

Studies indicate that females generally experience workplace harassment more often than males, and harassment rates are higher for both males and females in the military compared to civilian workplaces.

Question 7

In which of the following schemes for dividing up resources does everybody get the same rewards?

Accepted Answer

The principle of equality states that everybody should get the same rewards or resources, so the correct answer is B. The principle of need, on the other hand, gives resources based on who needs them the most. Equity refers to giving resources according to people's abilities, whereas forbearance refers to being patient or tolerant in waiting for resources.

Question 8

The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex harassment could be grounds for a lawsuit in:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled in Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. (1998) that same-sex harassment could be grounds for a lawsuit. The case involved a male employee who alleged that he was subjected to sexual harassment by his male coworkers and supervisor. The Court held that Title VII's prohibition against discrimination "because of... sex" included same-sex harassment, and that the gender of the victim and harasser was not relevant to the analysis of the claim.

Question 9

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race and gender. Although it did not specifically address sexual harassment at the time, courts later interpreted the statute to protect employees from harassment based on their sex.

Question 10

On the basis of their studies, Fiske and Glick made several recommendations for reducing the incidence of harassment. Which of the following is NOT included in their recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Fiske and Glick's recommendations focus on creating clear standards, eliminating inappropriate materials, and ensuring gender neutrality, but do not specifically mention posting rules of conduct prominently.

Question 11

Studies show that the jurors focus on a few key factors when they decide on an outcome of a sexual harassment case. The factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the gender of the head of the company does not significantly influence the outcome of sexual harassment cases. The other factors listed, such as the victim's character, consequences suffered, and company response, are all important considerations for jurors in these cases.

Question 12

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, one study finds that:

Accepted Answer

The study indicates a discrepancy between self-reported attitudes and unconscious biases, as revealed by facial muscle reactions, suggesting modern forms of racism.

Question 13

The reasonable woman standard was first proposed in:

Accepted Answer

The reasonable woman standard was first proposed in Ellison v. Brady (1991) to address how a reasonable woman might perceive certain behaviors as harassment, differing from the traditional reasonable person standard.

Question 14

Studies show that in-person interviews _____ are often systematically biased against minorities, women, and the elderly. A better approach, and a more predictive one, is _____.

Accepted Answer

Free-form interviews can lead to bias, while structured interviews with set questions are more consistent and fair.

Question 15

Studies conducted on desegregation after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954 found that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies conducted on desegregation after the Brown...

Quiz 15: Section 3: Predicting Violent Behavior: the Psychology of Risk Assessment

Around _ of females and about _ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.