Which term best matches the description 'Sexual intercourse forced on a victim by someone the victim knows'?

• A. Bullying
• B. Anorexia
• C. Phobia
• D. Date rape

Answer: (D)

Date rape is sexual intercourse forced on a person by someone they know. The essential point is that there is no true consent—consent must be freely given, enthusiastic, and ongoing, and it can be withdrawn at any time. Even when the perpetrator is someone familiar, coercion, pressure, manipulation, or misuse of trust can make the act non-consensual and therefore unlawful and harmful. This distinguishes it from terms that describe entirely different ideas: bullying involves intimidation or harassment in general, anorexia is an eating disorder, and phobia is an excessive fear. If this ever happens, seek help from a trusted adult, school or community resources, or local assault hotlines, and consider reporting to authorities.