Sexual also rates have increased from 1970 to 1990. What might this be the result of?
Correct answer: D. It may indicate all of the above
- A. It may indicate higher level of sexual abuse
- B. It may indicate an increased awareness of the dangerous abuse
- C. It may reflect changes in the definition of some abuse (e.g to include more acts) producing an increase in the numbers
- D. It may indicate all of the above
Explanation
An increase in reported sexual assault may reflect more actual abuse, greater public awareness and reporting, or broader legal definitions that count more behaviours as abuse. Therefore, all three explanations are possible.
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