Technically, sexual harassment requires the instigator to have bad intentions
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: False
Rationale: Sexual harassment is determined by its consequences, not the aggressor's intentions. If sexual advances are unwelcome but persist anyway, then they constitute harassment. This is true even if the instigator does not consciously mean any harm.
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Participants were asked to pick up a paper bag by either an individual dressed in a security guard's uniform or in plain clothes. How did clothing influence compliance rates in this study?
a. Ninety-two percent of the sample complied to the request by the security guard whereas 42% of the sample complied to the request by the individual in plain clothes. b. Forty-two percent complied when the request was made by the security guard compared to 92% of the sample who complied when the request was made by the person in plain clothes. c. Regardless of the clothing condition, individuals were resistant to picking up the paper bag. d. Regardless of the clothing condition, individuals were equally likely to pick up the paper bag.