Assignment 2: Rape and Pornography
A long-standing question inthe field of psychology concerns the relationship between exposure tosexually explicit material, pornography, and criminal behavior. One ofthe most significant issues focuses on the impact that pornography hason an individual’s propensity to commit rape.
Select two peer-reviewed journal articles to examine the correlation between rape and pornography.
Write a paper that includes the following:
- Analyzethe selected journal articles and identify any correlation between rapeand pornography. Provide statistical information in support.
- Synthesizeyour research and conclude, with reasons, whether pornography leads tosexual violence. If not, state the factors that contribute to sexualviolence.
- Analyze whether the regulation of pornography is warranted based on the evidence so far.
Give reasons for your responses. Support your statements with appropriate examples.
Writea 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation ofsources. Be sure to include a tile page and reference page in APAformat.
By Wednesday, July 6, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M4: Assignment 2 Dropbox.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Identified and explained the correlation between rape and pornography demonstrating research and analysis.
28
Explained whether pornography leads to sexual violence including a study of contributing factors.
24
Compared and contrasted, with examples, if the regulation of pornography is warranted based on the evidence.
28
Wrotein a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethicalscholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources;displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20
Total:
100
Textbook for this chapter and for the discussion question
From the textbook, Criminal behavior: A psychological approach, read the following chapters:
- Psychology of terrorism
- Sexual assault
- Sexual assault of children and youth and other sexual offenders
