The document provides instructions for an assignment to analyze the relationship between rape and pornography. Students are asked to select two peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic and write a 3-4 page paper that analyzes any correlation found in the research, synthesizes whether pornography leads to sexual violence or other factors contribute, and analyzes if regulation of pornography is warranted based on evidence.

1. Assignment 2: Rape and Pornography Due: Tuesday January 3
rd
, 2017
A long-standing question in the field of psychology concerns
the relationship between exposure to sexually explicit material,
pornography, and criminal behavior. One of the most significant
issues focuses on the impact that pornography has on 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:
Analyze the selected journal articles and identify any
correlation between rape and pornography. Provide statistical
information in support.
Synthesize your research and conclude, with reasons, whether
pornography leads to sexual violence. If not, state the factors
that contribute to sexual violence.
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.
Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards
to citation of sources. Be sure to include a tile page and
reference page in APA format.