Consent & Capacity Knowledge Self Assessment
Added 2024-12-28 23:56:31 +0000 UTCNote:
T/F = True/False
MC = Multiple Choice
Some questions may overlap in theme to ensure coverage and reinforce core concepts.
Answers are not provided, allowing you to research and verify, as well as use these as conversation tools.
Please note that this only really covers the basics of consent and does not delve into more complex, nuanced, or advanced consent practices such as blanket consent, CNC, etc.
Everyone has different responses, and having a certain response does not automatically mean that something is wrong. That's where negotiation and communication come into play.
Consent & Capacity (50 Questions)
(T/F) The FRIES model of consent stresses that consent must be informed, freely given, and can be withdrawn at any time.
(MC) Capacity refers to a person’s ability to:
A. Understand the nature and consequences of the activity
B. Be physically strong
C. Remain silent throughout the scene
D. Sleep during the scene(T/F) A person under the influence of certain substances, medications, or alcohol may have impaired capacity and thus cannot give fully informed consent.
(MC) In BDSM contexts, informed consent involves:
A. Understanding the possible risks and the steps being taken to reduce those risks and agreeing voluntarily
B. Merely saying “yes” once without details
C. Coercing the other person until they agree
D. Hiding critical risk information(T/F) Legally speaking, a person who is not conscious or is severely disoriented does not have capacity to consent.
(MC) To ensure proper capacity, you might:
A. Check if the people involved can explain back the risks and communicate procedures for how to handle emergency situations
B. Assume they understand everything
C. Ignore their uncertainty
D. Only communicate with them after starting the scene(T/F) Consent obtained through threats or manipulation is not valid.
(MC) If a participant seems confused or unsure about what they’re agreeing to:
A. Pause and clarify until they fully understand
B. Proceed anyway
C. Get them to sign a paper and ignore the confusion
D. Tell them to trust you blindly(T/F) Capacity can fluctuate due to fatigue, emotional stress, or medication.
(MC) You notice your partner becoming unexpectedly less responsive mid-scene:
A. Stop and check on their well-being and capacity
B. Continue; they agreed once
C. Increase intensity to get a reaction
D. Ignore it and finish the scene(T/F) Ensuring capacity includes checking if a person is aware of alternatives and can refuse without genuine fear of negative consequences.
(MC) Consent should be:
A. Specific to the activities agreed upon
B. Universal for any activity once given
C. Implied by presence in the play space
D. Only verbal, no need for understanding(T/F) Even if someone verbally agrees, if they do not understand the risks, the consent may not be fully informed.
(MC) If a person withdraws consent during the scene:
A. Immediately stop the activity
B. Continue until they physically resist
C. Punish them for changing their mind
D. Pretend not to hear(T/F) Plain language communication during a scene, numbers, nonverbals, safe items, safe words, safe signals, sign language, touch, and more are all valid choices of communication.
(MC) To assess capacity, you might:
A. Ask the person to explain what will happen according to their understanding, what they wish to get out of play, and to rate their emotional, physical, and cognitive capacity as well as describe their preparation
B. Only rely on your assumption
C. Rush through negotiation
D. Dismiss their questions(T/F) Ongoing verbal and nonverbal check-ins help ensure continued consent throughout the scene. Deciding to stop if capacity drops below a certain level can sometimes help reduce pressure.
(MC) If a person is hesitant or unsure:
A. Encourage them to take more time before deciding
B. Pressure them to say yes
C. Dismiss their concerns
D. Assume they’ll enjoy it anyway(T/F) Consent is invalid if given under coercion, fear, or misinformation.
(MC) Capacity includes the ability to:
A. Understand information, consider consequences, communicate a choice
B. Memorize medical textbooks
C. Agree to anything blindly
D. Make decisions while unconscious(T/F) Clear communication about risks, benefits, and alternative options support informed consent.
(MC) A responsible top checks capacity by:
A. Asking questions, observing responses, and ensuring comfort with the plan
B. Ignoring all signs of confusion
C. Forcing silence
D. Overcomplicating explanations(T/F) If someone is unexpectedly distressed, crying, or showing signs of panic, recheck capacity and possibly stop.
(MC) For most situations (barring more complex dynamics), consent is best renewed:
A. Before every scene, and as needed during the scene
B. Only once in a lifetime
C. Annually
D. Never after the first agreement(T/F) Capacity is affected by preparation, sleep, food, emotional wellbeing, hydration, stress levels, frenzy, relationships, time of day, and more.
(MC) If language or communication barriers exist:
A. Use clear communication methods or a translator to ensure understanding
B. Assume nodding means yes
C. Consent is automatic if they are quiet
D. Ignore their language needs(T/F) Non-verbal cues (e.g., body language, tension) can possibly indicate discomfort, or a loss of capacity or comfort even if verbal consent was given.
(MC) If someone cannot articulate what activities they’re comfortable with:
A. Take more time to clarify their comfort and desires
B. Proceed with your own plan
C. Assume they’re fine with anything
D. Trick them into agreeing(T/F) Capacity involves both intellectual comprehension and emotional stability in the moment to make decisions.
(MC) You suspect a partner is too intoxicated to understand the negotiation:
A. Postpone the scene
B. Proceed since they’re physically present
C. Take advantage of their state
D. Ignore the issue(T/F) Consent includes respecting autonomy and the right to set and enforce boundaries.
(MC) If a participant shows unanticipated signs of disassociation:
A. Pause and gently check if they understand and want to continue
B. Keep going no matter what
C. Increase intensity to snap them out of it
D. Mock them(T/F) Consent and capacity can be affected by mental health conditions.
(MC) If selected, assuring a safe word or traffic light system is understood and can be used freely helps:
A. Reinforce that consent is continuous and can be withdrawn
B. Restrict the bottom’s ability to stop
C. Add unnecessary complications
D. Replace informed consent entirely(T/F) Minors cannot legally give informed adult consent to BDSM activities.
(MC) In cases of uncertainty:
A. err on the side of caution and do not proceed
B. Just do whatever you want
C. Make them sign a contract in a language they don’t understand
D. Rush through complex instructions(T/F) A power imbalance may require extra care to ensure the side with less power's consent is truly voluntary. Please note this is not always automatically the bottom or s-type as there are many different factors at play.
(MC) If a partner is nonverbal but capable of understanding and signaling, you can:
A. Develop clear nonverbal cues and check comprehension
B. Assume silence means yes
C. Disregard their inability to speak
D. Proceed without any form of communication(T/F) Prior agreements do not override a participant’s current withdrawal of consent.
(MC) Ethical kink communities emphasize:
A. Consent as a foundation principle
B. Only bottom's desires
C. Consent once, never again
D. Only top’s desires(T/F) If at any time capacity is in doubt, you should pause or stop the activity.
(MC) If a partner has a condition impacting judgment:
A. Communicate openly, ensure understanding, and consider not playing if not certain of capacity
B. Exploit their condition
C. Guess they are fine
D. Never mention it(T/F) Informed consent requires that all parties understand the nature of the proposed activities and the potential consequences, as well as the steps being taken to manage those risks and any alternatives and why those are not being selected.
(MC) Written forms or checklists:
A. Can support but not replace understanding and voluntary agreement
B. Are all that’s needed for full consent
C. Confuse everyone
D. Make consent permanent(T/F) Safe words are the only tool to quickly withdraw consent during a scene.
(MC) If a person says “No” and ignoring that word has not been specifically negotiated for that scene or dynamic:
A. Stop immediately
B. Negotiate after ignoring it
C. Continue and assume they’re joking
D. Increase the intensity(T/F) Different cultures and backgrounds can influence how people express or feel comfortable giving consent, and how they express discomfort.
(MC) Continuous consent checking during a scene might include:
A. Brief verbal check-ins or reading non-verbal cues
B. Ignoring the partner altogether
C. Forcing them to give a new written statement every minute
D. Yelling instructions without listening(T/F) Capacity can be temporarily compromised by intense emotions, panic, or shock.
(MC) Ultimately, consent and capacity are about:
A. Ensuring both parties willingly, knowledgeably, and safely engage in agreed-upon activities
B. Getting the bottom to comply by any means
C. One-time agreement that covers all future acts
D. Ignoring the bottom’s perspective
