Question 1

The goal of treating precocious puberty is to hasten sexual development in the affected children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Precocious puberty

Accepted Answer

A)  is normally inherited from mother to son. 
B)  is less commonly found in boys than in girls. 
C)  signifies an underlying medical problem in girls. 
D)  occurs mostly in children of color. 
A)  is normally inherited from mother to son. 
B)  is less commonly found in boys than in girls. 
C)  signifies an underlying medical problem in girls. 
D)  occurs mostly in children of color.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of sexuality education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence-only programs have been shown to very successful throughout the United States. 
B)  Comprehensive sexuality education is required in over 80% of U.S. states. 
C)  The Obama administration is focused more on evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs than abstinence-only programs. 
D)  The Reagan administration is known to have used all of its taxpayer money for sexual and reproductive health education. 
A)  Abstinence-only programs have been shown to very successful throughout the United States. 
B)  Comprehensive sexuality education is required in over 80% of U.S. states. 
C)  The Obama administration is focused more on evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs than abstinence-only programs. 
D)  The Reagan administration is known to have used all of its taxpayer money for sexual and reproductive health education.

Question 4

Psychosexual maturity begins to develop in adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify an example that illustrates menarche.

Accepted Answer

A)  Louse, a teenager, has irregular menstrual cycles. 
B)  Esther, an adolescent, experiences nocturnal emissions. 
C)  Dimtra, a teenager, experiences her first sexual intercourse. 
D)  Ida, an adolescent, begins her first menstrual cycle. 
A)  Louse, a teenager, has irregular menstrual cycles. 
B)  Esther, an adolescent, experiences nocturnal emissions. 
C)  Dimtra, a teenager, experiences her first sexual intercourse. 
D)  Ida, an adolescent, begins her first menstrual cycle.

Question 6

Discuss some of the factors that might explain why birth rates for African American teens are higher than for White teens.

Accepted Answer

The forces of racism

Question 7

Identify a true statement about teen pregnancies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Teen pregnancies trap young parents in a downward spiral of lowered expectations, economic hardship, and poverty. 
B)  Research shows that teen pregnancy prevention programs lead to financial losses. 
C)  Teen pregnancy and birth rates have increased dramatically over the past two decades. 
D)  Poor access to and unavailability of contraception are the primary factors contributing to high teen pregnancy rates at present. 
A)  Teen pregnancies trap young parents in a downward spiral of lowered expectations, economic hardship, and poverty. 
B)  Research shows that teen pregnancy prevention programs lead to financial losses. 
C)  Teen pregnancy and birth rates have increased dramatically over the past two decades. 
D)  Poor access to and unavailability of contraception are the primary factors contributing to high teen pregnancy rates at present.

Question 8

An important tenet of a broad comprehensive approach to sexuality education is that sexuality education should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus solely on the prevention of negative outcomes 
B)  prepare young people for the healthy expression of their sexuality 
C)  focus exclusively on abstinence from sexual behaviors until marriage 
D)  draw ideas from conservative and religious doctrines 
A)  focus solely on the prevention of negative outcomes 
B)  prepare young people for the healthy expression of their sexuality 
C)  focus exclusively on abstinence from sexual behaviors until marriage 
D)  draw ideas from conservative and religious doctrines

Question 9

The main way that children learn about sexuality from their parents is by

Accepted Answer

A)  observing their parents' behavior. 
B)  adopting their parents' attitudes. 
C)  letting themselves be taught what to do. 
D)  following their religious beliefs closely. 
A)  observing their parents' behavior. 
B)  adopting their parents' attitudes. 
C)  letting themselves be taught what to do. 
D)  following their religious beliefs closely.

Question 10

According to Ernest Borneman, the ________ of an infant is the first single erogenous zone of sexual development.

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth 
B)  anus 
C)  genitalia 
D)  skin 
A)  mouth 
B)  anus 
C)  genitalia 
D)  skin

Question 11

What is the difference between puberty and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Puberty is the stage of development when

Question 12

Studies about masturbation in adolescence indicate that masturbation

Accepted Answer

A)  is higher in females than males in all age groups. 
B)  that males are more likely than females to view masturbation as ambiguous play. 
C)  that the degree to which adolescents masturbate is directly correlated with whether or not they have a partner. 
D)  that many males begin masturbating between ages 13 and 15. 
A)  is higher in females than males in all age groups. 
B)  that males are more likely than females to view masturbation as ambiguous play. 
C)  that the degree to which adolescents masturbate is directly correlated with whether or not they have a partner. 
D)  that many males begin masturbating between ages 13 and 15.

Question 13

Ernest Borneman suggested that the first phase of sexual development be called the

Accepted Answer

A)  anal phase. 
B)  phallic phase. 
C)  cutaneous phase. 
D)  latency phase. 
A)  anal phase. 
B)  phallic phase. 
C)  cutaneous phase. 
D)  latency phase.

Question 14

Seven-year-old Sam sustains a brain injury in an accident. The injury causes the overproduction of testosterone in his body. As a result, he develops pubic hair, and his voice changes earlier than normal. Which of the following types of puberty Sam is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  normal puberty. 
B)  delayed puberty. 
C)  precocious puberty. 
D)  nocturnal puberty. 
A)  normal puberty. 
B)  delayed puberty. 
C)  precocious puberty. 
D)  nocturnal puberty.

Question 15

Eight-year-old Aiden starts developing facial and pubic hair, and his penis and scrotum begin to enlarge. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche. 
B)  precocious puberty. 
C)  androgyny. 
D)  advanced maturation. 
A)  menarche. 
B)  precocious puberty. 
C)  androgyny. 
D)  advanced maturation.

Question 16

Teachers, parents, and administrators perpetuate homophobia by ignoring or contributing to the harassment of sexual minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Eleven-year-old Paul is unnerved by the sight of semen in his underpants when he wakes up one morning. He discusses this with his brother and learns that he has had his first ejaculation. Paul experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  nocturnal emission. 
B)  nocturnal enuresis. 
C)  somnophilia. 
D)  erotophilia. 
A)  nocturnal emission. 
B)  nocturnal enuresis. 
C)  somnophilia. 
D)  erotophilia.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of comprehensive sexuality education?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to the American Psychological Association, comprehensive sexuality education programs are less effective than abstinence-only sexuality education programs. 
B)  The first national model for comprehensive sexuality education was developed by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). 
C)  According to the SIECUS, comprehensive sexuality education should exclude topics related to STIs. 
D)  A drawback of the first national model for comprehensive sexuality education is that it has not used evidence-based research. 
A)  According to the American Psychological Association, comprehensive sexuality education programs are less effective than abstinence-only sexuality education programs. 
B)  The first national model for comprehensive sexuality education was developed by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS). 
C)  According to the SIECUS, comprehensive sexuality education should exclude topics related to STIs. 
D)  A drawback of the first national model for comprehensive sexuality education is that it has not used evidence-based research.

Question 19

Based on observations made by researchers, what mechanism typically activates the chain of sexual development in children during puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  the influence of societal values 
B)  exposure to the media 
C)  the development of muscles 
D)  an increase in the levels of hormones 
A)  the influence of societal values 
B)  exposure to the media 
C)  the development of muscles 
D)  an increase in the levels of hormones

Question 20

Signs of sexual arousal in girls include vaginal lubrication and genital swelling and begin

Accepted Answer

A)  soon after birth. 
B)  at 5 years of age. 
C)  at puberty. 
D)  in utero. 
A)  soon after birth. 
B)  at 5 years of age. 
C)  at puberty. 
D)  in utero.

The goal of treating precocious puberty is to hasten sexual development in the affected children.

Precocious puberty

Which of the following is true of sexuality education?

Psychosexual maturity begins to develop in adolescence.

Identify an example that illustrates menarche.

Discuss some of the factors that might explain why birth rates for African American teens are higher than for White teens.

Identify a true statement about teen pregnancies.

An important tenet of a broad comprehensive approach to sexuality education is that sexuality education should ________.

The main way that children learn about sexuality from their parents is by

According to Ernest Borneman, the ________ of an infant is the first single erogenous zone of sexual development.

What is the difference between puberty and adolescence?

Studies about masturbation in adolescence indicate that masturbation

Ernest Borneman suggested that the first phase of sexual development be called the

Seven-year-old Sam sustains a brain injury in an accident. The injury causes the overproduction of testosterone in his body. As a result, he develops pubic hair, and his voice changes earlier than normal. Which of the following types of puberty Sam is experiencing

Eight-year-old Aiden starts developing facial and pubic hair, and his penis and scrotum begin to enlarge. This is an example of

Teachers, parents, and administrators perpetuate homophobia by ignoring or contributing to the harassment of sexual minorities.

Eleven-year-old Paul is unnerved by the sight of semen in his underpants when he wakes up one morning. He discusses this with his brother and learns that he has had his first ejaculation. Paul experienced

Which of the following is true of comprehensive sexuality education?

Based on observations made by researchers, what mechanism typically activates the chain of sexual development in children during puberty?

Signs of sexual arousal in girls include vaginal lubrication and genital swelling and begin

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Exam 6: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

The goal of treating precocious puberty is to hasten sexual development in the affected children.

Precocious puberty

Which of the following is true of sexuality education?

Psychosexual maturity begins to develop in adolescence.

Identify an example that illustrates menarche.

Discuss some of the factors that might explain why birth rates for African American teens are higher than for White teens.

Identify a true statement about teen pregnancies.

An important tenet of a broad comprehensive approach to sexuality education is that sexuality education should ________.

The main way that children learn about sexuality from their parents is by

According to Ernest Borneman, the ________ of an infant is the first single erogenous zone of sexual development.

What is the difference between puberty and adolescence?

Studies about masturbation in adolescence indicate that masturbation

Ernest Borneman suggested that the first phase of sexual development be called the

Seven-year-old Sam sustains a brain injury in an accident. The injury causes the overproduction of testosterone in his body. As a result, he develops pubic hair, and his voice changes earlier than normal. Which of the following types of puberty Sam is experiencing

Eight-year-old Aiden starts developing facial and pubic hair, and his penis and scrotum begin to enlarge. This is an example of

Teachers, parents, and administrators perpetuate homophobia by ignoring or contributing to the harassment of sexual minorities.

Eleven-year-old Paul is unnerved by the sight of semen in his underpants when he wakes up one morning. He discusses this with his brother and learns that he has had his first ejaculation. Paul experienced

Which of the following is true of comprehensive sexuality education?

Based on observations made by researchers, what mechanism typically activates the chain of sexual development in children during puberty?

Signs of sexual arousal in girls include vaginal lubrication and genital swelling and begin

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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