Question

question 16 of 20
persistent sexual jokes or offensive comments; inappropriate touching; and indecent gestures can all create
------------------- sexual harassment.
choose an option below

• quid pro quo
• hostile environment
• abusive
• nonverbal

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "quid pro quo" involves exchanging favors (e.g., job benefits for sexual acts), not the described behaviors.
• "hostile environment" sexual harassment is created by unwelcome conduct (jokes, comments, touching, gestures) that is severe/pervasive, matching the scenario.
• "abusive" is too general and not the specific term for this type of harassment.
• "nonverbal" only covers part (gestures), but the options include verbal (jokes/comments) and physical (touching), so it's incomplete.

Answer:

B. hostile environment