Victim Emotional Response: Effects on Social Reaction to Victims of Rape.

摘要: Two studies examined the impact of variations in a rape victim's emotional reactions on others' perceptions her. The victim was presented as emotionally expressive or controlled. In one study written descriptions were used, while second, videotape presentations employed. both studies, rated more credible. presentation, additional differences indicated that controlled is perceived having less aversion for and liked less. Results are discussed terms observers' expectations concerning social climate after rape.