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Peer reviewedHeilbrun, Alfred B., Jr. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
Sex differences in "rape stereotypes" were investigated. Males' subjective impressions of rape emphasized the aggressive rather than the sexual motive; females did not differentiate. The stereotype of a sexually motivated rape was well organized for females. No organization was found when an aggressive motive was assumed. (Author)
Descriptors: Aggression, Antisocial Behavior, Attribution Theory, Motivation
Peer reviewedSkelton, Carol A.; Burkhart, Barry R. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
Female undergraduates read a description of a situation involving a sexual assault and responded to a questionnaire. The degree of force and having no prior acquaintance with the assailant produced more willingness to report the assault. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Disclosure, Females, Law Enforcement
Peer reviewedVera, Hernan; And Others – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
Establishes distinct patterns of characteristics differentiating nonsexually violent, sexually violent, and sexually nonviolent offenders. The data add to the evidence of a link between violence and alcohol. The defendants' high rate of suicide attempts is a manifestation of a general pattern of aggressive acting out. (Author/CS)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Classification, Criminals
