Understanding Consent and Sexual Assault Quiz

Explore sexual violence law with questions on consent, affirmative consent, sexual assault, harassment, prevention & legal aspects.

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What is consent?

Permission given willingly for something to happen or be done

A legal document

A form of coercion

Irrelevant in sexual situations

Which of the following is NOT an example of consent?

Someone saying 'yes' enthusiastically

Someone being asleep or unconscious

Someone saying 'no' and then being convinced otherwise

Someone being threatened into agreement

What is the legal age of consent for sexual activity in many countries?

Varies depending on the country

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

Complimenting someone on their appearance

Asking someone out respectfully

Making unwanted sexual advances or comments

Having a conversation about sexual health

What is affirmative consent?

Consent that is given reluctantly

Consent given by nodding

Explicit, enthusiastic, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity

Implied consent

Which of the following factors can influence someone's ability to consent?

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Being pressured by a partner

Having a mental disability

All of the above

What is the role of consent education?

To teach individuals about the importance of personal space

To provide information about healthy relationships and boundaries

To promote promiscuity

To encourage risky sexual behavior

What does 'no means no' signify?

Consent must be explicit and enthusiastic

It is acceptable to continue pursuing someone after they have said no

The importance of respecting someone's boundaries and stopping when they say no

No one should ever say no in a sexual situation

What is sexual assault?

Sexual activity with mutual consent

Non-consensual sexual contact or behavior

Being sexually aroused

Flirting

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What are some potential consequences of sexual assault?

Physical injuries

Emotional trauma

Sexually transmitted infections

All of the above

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What is the 'grey area' concept in consent discussions?

Situations where consent is clearly given

Situations where it is unclear whether consent was given

Consensual sexual activity involving grey clothing

Situations where consent is irrelevant

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What is the significance of 'no means no'?

It emphasizes the importance of verbal communication in consent

It suggests that 'no' is not always a clear indication of lack of consent

It reinforces the importance of respecting boundaries and stopping when someone says no

It implies that 'no' can be ignored in certain situations