Optimistic bias, sexual assault, and fear

Journal of General Psychology

Volumn 139, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 19-28

  Chapin, John R ^a   Pierce, Mari ^a  

^a Pennsylvania State University Beaver ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

optimistic bias; risk perception; sexual abuse

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE; AGED; ATTITUDE; CRIME VICTIM; FEAR; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PSYCHOLOGIC TEST; PSYCHOLOGY; RAPE; RISK; SEX DIFFERENCE; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE FACTORS; AGED; ATTITUDE; CRIME VICTIMS; FEAR; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS; RAPE; RISK; SEX FACTORS; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84856847143     PISSN: 00221309     EISSN: 19400888     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00221309.2011.635724     Document Type: Review

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