A ________ takes advantage of the situation during the commission, typically has been drinking or doing drugs, uses minimal force or threat, and is typically not a repeat offender.

• A. Predator Rapist
• B. Serial Rapist
• C. Gang Rapist
• D. Opportunistic Rapist

Answer: (D)

This item distinguishes rapist types by how they operate during the crime. An opportunistic rapist takes advantage of a situation as it presents itself, often when the offender or victim is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Because the opportunity drives the act, they rely on minimal force or threat and are usually not marked by a planned pattern, making it less likely to be a repeat offense. This contrasts with a predator who plans and uses force or coercion to dominate, a serial rapist who repeats the offense with multiple victims over time, or a gang rapist who relies on group involvement. The description fits an opportunistic offender because it centers on exploiting a momentary opportunity, with limited force and typically no ongoing offender pattern.