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1 in ___ women are victims of rape

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1 in ___ men are victims of rape

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3 common patterns of rape are based on

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  1. Anger
  2. Power
  3. Pleasure
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A rape is reported every _____ minutes

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DEPO-PROVERA

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A female hormone used by male sex offenders as a deterrent to rape

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____% of rapes are interracial

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Other names for date rape

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Acquaintance rape

Drug-facilitated sexual assault

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What is date rape?

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When you are drugged or passed out from drinking too much and someone that you know has had any type of sexual contact that was not wanted.

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How is date rape different than rape?

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Not forceful, not done by stranger,

Done by someone you know or have a relationship with

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____% of women who were (date) raped knew their assailants.

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84

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_____% of the raped occurred on a date.

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57%

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Women aged 16-24 have ____ times higher risk of being raped than any other group.

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The average age of a rape victim is ______

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18.5 years

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____% of males said they would commit rape if they could definitely escape detection.

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33%

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25% of men surveyed believe that rape is acceptable if:

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The woman asks the man out
The man pays for the date
The woman goes back to the man’s room after the date.

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Common date rape drugs include:

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GHB
Rohypnol
Ketamine

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Drug-facilitated rape

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Sexual assault made easier by the offender’s use of an anesthetic-type drug

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Most common drug used in drug-facilitated sexual assaults.

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GHB

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What does GHB do

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Can mentally and physically paralyze an individual, and these effects are intensified when the drug is combined with alcohol.

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Why is it difficult to estimate the incidence of drug-facilitated rape involving GHB?

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Victims make not seek help until days after - drug impairs memory and may not be able to identify signs of assault.
GHB is only detectable in a person’s system for a limited time, opportunity to detect the drug can quickly pass.

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Rohypnol facts

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“Roofies”

  • inexpensive
  • 10x as strong as Valium
  • manufactured in Europe and Latin America.
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Intended uses of rohypnol

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To treat insomnia

Used as pre surgery medication

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What does Rohypnol do

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Muscle relaxation
Lowers inhibitions
Amnesia

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How long does it take for rohypnol to take effect?

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20-30 minutes

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SMART acronym
``` Sip from cans you open yourself Monitor your beverage Avoid drugs/alcohol Refuse drinks from punch bowls Throw away drinks that taste funny ```
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What impact can stress have on your life?
Stress can make you sick and shorten your lifespan
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Symptoms related to stress include:
a. Headache b. Backache c. Migraine d. Increased blood pressure e. Anxiety f. Tense muscles
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What is the first way to cope with stress?
Identify what is bothering you.
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List some other ways to cope with stress:
1. exercise 2. rest 3. avoid vitamin deficiencies
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The average age of death among police is ____ years. The average life span for others is ___ years.
57 for police | 75 for the rest of us
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The rates of heart disease and ____ among police are higher than in the general public.
cancer
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More police die from _____ than are killed in the line of duty each year.
suicide
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It is not the armed killer that stressed police out, but their own __________
expectations
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Can good news be stressful?
Yes
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List ways to reduce stress:
a. Face reality b. Accept what you cannot change c. Change what you can
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Events ____________ can lead to stress.
beyond our control
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Optimists find ______ very stressful. This leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of ___________.
failure; the immune system
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Pessimists had an immune system that was _____________________
even more depressed than optimists.
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In general, ______ depresses the immune system.
stress
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__________ are the body’s first line of defense against cancer.
Natural killer cells
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_________ reduces stress by changing our perspectives.
Laughing; When we laugh at our troubles, we feel less helpless and more in control.
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To reduce stress:
a. Admit your limitations b. Ask for help c. Learn to say no
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Starting at about age ___, pessimists begin to become chronically ill.
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A high percent of bereaved men will die within _______ of their wives. Their death is usually due to ____________________________.
6 months; cardiovascular disease, cancer or infectious disease.
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Many changes affect the nervous system. These changes influence the ______ system and, eventually, a white blood cell known as a lymphocyte. This cell ______________________.
endocrine; lymphocyte; sends messages back to the brain
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The ability to cry is _______________
a natural reaction to stress.
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Emotional stress is reduced by about ____ by crying.
40%
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Between ages 12 and 18, females develop a 60% higher level of the hormone ________ , and this can make females cry more readily.
prolactin
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Low sexual desire can be connected to ________.
chronic stress.
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To reduce stress:
a. Develop a plan b. Establish a routine c. Minimize surprise
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The jobs that are the most stressful are those with the least __________
control
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Men and women have very different physiological responses to stress. Under stress, men show much greater increases in _________ and cholesterol (LDL) levels.
blood pressure
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To reduce stress:
a. Set up a schedule b. Make a list c. Follow the list
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___ can help us cope with the stresses of loneliness.
pets
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_____________ is a major stress reducer
strong social support
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To reduce stress:
a. Maintain a sense of humor b. Choose friends carefully c. Set priorities
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Stress
Any emotional, physical, social, economic or other factor that requires a response or change
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Homeostasis
The balanced condition of the body
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Homeostatic mechanisms
Built in devices in the body that help maintain homeostasis
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What can upset homeostasis?
Stress
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Hans seyle's 3 stages of coping with stress are known as
General adaptation syndrome
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Han Seyle's three stages in coping with stress (general adaptation syndrome) are
1. Alarm - a time when damage may occur 2. Resistance - adaptation occurs and symptoms decrease 3. Exhaustion - adaptation is lost; the body begins to run out of energy
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The system that controls the body's stress reaction:
Nervous system
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The nervous system is composed of:
The brain and the spinal cord
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Your body's response to stress
Fight or Flight response
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Your body's responses to stress:
1. Increases heart rate 2. Increased blood pressure 3. Pupils dilate 4. Peristalsis decreases - what moves food through the body 5. Decrease in digestive juices 6. Liver releases glucose 7. Urinary and anal sphincters will close 8. Increase in sweating 9. Increase in respiration 10. Bronchi dilate 11. Blood vessels of the skin constrict
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Why does stress cause the occurrence of more diseases?
Because stress depresses the immune system
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Diseases related to stress:
1. Cardiovascular system- strokes and heart attacks 2. Kidney problems- increased infection 3. Mental disorders- depression, panic attacks, and suicide 4. Ulcers 5. Cancers 6. TMJ 7. IBS
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How to reduce stress in your life according to Debby
1. Relaxation videos 2. Physical exercise 3. Decrease salt intake 4. Biofeedback 5. Time management 6. Don't live by the clocks "allow yourself breaks" 7. Sleep (7-8 hours) 8. Limit caffeine intake 9. Stop smoking 10. Be affectionate 11. Limit alcohol intake 12. Religion 13. Proper nutrition 14. Rid yourself of worry

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