Question 1

Masturbatory asphyxia is mutilating oneself to increase sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In motion pictures, gay men and lesbian women are frequently defined in terms of their sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application excludes sexuality and sexual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Explain what is meant by the term sexual variation.

Accepted Answer

Human sexual behavior is chara

Question 5

Luke is addicted to video games. He downloads treasure quests games, car racing games, and war games that involve violence. Most of these games also portray sexual images. Which of the following images is Luke most likely to view in such games?

Accepted Answer

A)  unrealistically shaped and submissive women 
B)  powerful and dominant women 
C)  men in very little clothing 
D)  romance between the male and female characters 
A)  unrealistically shaped and submissive women 
B)  powerful and dominant women 
C)  men in very little clothing 
D)  romance between the male and female characters

Question 6

In which of the following cultures is sex considered relatively unimportant?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Mangaia 
B)  the Dani 
C)  the Sambia 
D)  the Victorians 
A)  the Mangaia 
B)  the Dani 
C)  the Sambia 
D)  the Victorians

Question 7

Karen's first strong sexual attraction was to another woman. All through her adult years, her significant sexual involvements have been with women. Here, we are describing Karen's

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  values and morals. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex role. 
A)  sexual orientation. 
B)  values and morals. 
C)  gender identity. 
D)  sex role.

Question 8

What led to the loss of dignity and place in society of two-spirit people among the Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Native Americans disliked these individuals as they often expressed their gender through their sexual practices. 
B)  European colonization and persecution by the church to eradicate these individuals resulted in the two-spirit community being viewed as perverted, untraditional, and untrustworthy. 
C)  The French took over the Native Americans to specifically target homosexuals and two-spirit people because they functioned against the laws of nature. 
D)  The Russian invasion aimed to bring about a religious reformation of the Native Americans, and all those who opposed this change were persecuted. 
A)  The Native Americans disliked these individuals as they often expressed their gender through their sexual practices. 
B)  European colonization and persecution by the church to eradicate these individuals resulted in the two-spirit community being viewed as perverted, untraditional, and untrustworthy. 
C)  The French took over the Native Americans to specifically target homosexuals and two-spirit people because they functioned against the laws of nature. 
D)  The Russian invasion aimed to bring about a religious reformation of the Native Americans, and all those who opposed this change were persecuted.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of sexual content in magazines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only male-oriented magazines focus on sex. 
B)  Magazines targeted toward preadolescents and young teens avoid articles with sexual themes. 
C)  Many if not most men's magazines promote men as sexual aggressors. 
D)  Sexual content in magazines is regulated by a ratings board. 
A)  Only male-oriented magazines focus on sex. 
B)  Magazines targeted toward preadolescents and young teens avoid articles with sexual themes. 
C)  Many if not most men's magazines promote men as sexual aggressors. 
D)  Sexual content in magazines is regulated by a ratings board.

Question 10

While culture helps shape masculinity or femininity, biology defines men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Gay men are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

Accepted Answer

A)  in a realistic and sensitive manner. 
B)  as super-masculine. 
C)  as being happy and satisfied with their lives. 
D)  in stereotypes, as effeminate or closeted. 
A)  in a realistic and sensitive manner. 
B)  as super-masculine. 
C)  as being happy and satisfied with their lives. 
D)  in stereotypes, as effeminate or closeted.

Question 12

Because human sexual activity has such diversity, most sex researchers have advocated that in place of such terms as normal/abnormal or natural/unnatural, we use the term

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual deviancy. 
B)  sexual variation. 
C)  sexual morality. 
D)  sexual anomaly. 
A)  sexual deviancy. 
B)  sexual variation. 
C)  sexual morality. 
D)  sexual anomaly.

Question 13

Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interracial dating is a frequent feature in media depictions. 
B)  Mass media censor sexually objectifying portrayals of women. 
C)  Mainstream media do not present "real" depictions of sexuality. 
D)  Media portrayals of sexuality are meant to educate the audience rather than entertain them. 
A)  Interracial dating is a frequent feature in media depictions. 
B)  Mass media censor sexually objectifying portrayals of women. 
C)  Mainstream media do not present "real" depictions of sexuality. 
D)  Media portrayals of sexuality are meant to educate the audience rather than entertain them.

Question 14

What do studies of groups like the Mangaia, Dani, and Victorian Americans teach us about human sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Culture is a powerfu

Question 15

Riddick often experiences sexual pleasure in exposing his private parts to unknown women. According to sex researchers, this is an example of sexuality that diverges from the norm and is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  twerking. 
B)  exhibitionism. 
C)  voyeurism. 
D)  fetishism. 
A)  twerking. 
B)  exhibitionism. 
C)  voyeurism. 
D)  fetishism.

Question 16

In ancient Greece, husband-wife relationships were considered the highest form of love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following examples accurately depicts the sexual orientation of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

A)  A young male first indulges in sexual activities with older boys. During his teenage years, he is involved in sexual relations with both males and females. Once he matures, he engages in sexual activities only with a female partner. 
B)  A young male is approached by an older woman who becomes his mentor and forms an emotional bond with him. Once he reaches adulthood, she marries him and continues to indulge in sexual activities with him. 
C)  A young female begins her sexual activities by being involved with older women of her tribe and continues this homosexual relationship throughout her adulthood as well. 
D)  A young female is married to an older male to learn about different forms of sexual activities. 
A)  A young male first indulges in sexual activities with older boys. During his teenage years, he is involved in sexual relations with both males and females. Once he matures, he engages in sexual activities only with a female partner. 
B)  A young male is approached by an older woman who becomes his mentor and forms an emotional bond with him. Once he reaches adulthood, she marries him and continues to indulge in sexual activities with him. 
C)  A young female begins her sexual activities by being involved with older women of her tribe and continues this homosexual relationship throughout her adulthood as well. 
D)  A young female is married to an older male to learn about different forms of sexual activities.

Question 18

Which of the following sexual behaviors is evaluated as harmful to oneself?

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbating while watching one's partner seductively undress 
B)  having sexual intercourse in an elevator 
C)  masturbatory asphyxia 
D)  voyeurism 
A)  masturbating while watching one's partner seductively undress 
B)  having sexual intercourse in an elevator 
C)  masturbatory asphyxia 
D)  voyeurism

Question 19

Culture is the most powerful factor that shapes how we feel and behave sexually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Masturbatory asphyxia is mutilating oneself to increase sexual arousal.

In motion pictures, gay men and lesbian women are frequently defined in terms of their sexual orientation.

The right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application excludes sexuality and sexual health.

Explain what is meant by the term sexual variation.

Luke is addicted to video games. He downloads treasure quests games, car racing games, and war games that involve violence. Most of these games also portray sexual images. Which of the following images is Luke most likely to view in such games?

In which of the following cultures is sex considered relatively unimportant?

Karen's first strong sexual attraction was to another woman. All through her adult years, her significant sexual involvements have been with women. Here, we are describing Karen's

What led to the loss of dignity and place in society of two-spirit people among the Native Americans?

Which of the following statements is true of sexual content in magazines?

While culture helps shape masculinity or femininity, biology defines men and women.

Gay men are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

Because human sexual activity has such diversity, most sex researchers have advocated that in place of such terms as normal/abnormal or natural/unnatural, we use the term

Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.

What do studies of groups like the Mangaia, Dani, and Victorian Americans teach us about human sexuality?

Riddick often experiences sexual pleasure in exposing his private parts to unknown women. According to sex researchers, this is an example of sexuality that diverges from the norm and is termed

In ancient Greece, husband-wife relationships were considered the highest form of love.

Which of the following examples accurately depicts the sexual orientation of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Which of the following sexual behaviors is evaluated as harmful to oneself?

Culture is the most powerful factor that shapes how we feel and behave sexually.

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

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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Exam 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Masturbatory asphyxia is mutilating oneself to increase sexual arousal.

In motion pictures, gay men and lesbian women are frequently defined in terms of their sexual orientation.

The right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application excludes sexuality and sexual health.

Explain what is meant by the term sexual variation.

Luke is addicted to video games. He downloads treasure quests games, car racing games, and war games that involve violence. Most of these games also portray sexual images. Which of the following images is Luke most likely to view in such games?

In which of the following cultures is sex considered relatively unimportant?

Karen's first strong sexual attraction was to another woman. All through her adult years, her significant sexual involvements have been with women. Here, we are describing Karen's

What led to the loss of dignity and place in society of two-spirit people among the Native Americans?

Which of the following statements is true of sexual content in magazines?

While culture helps shape masculinity or femininity, biology defines men and women.

Gay men are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

Because human sexual activity has such diversity, most sex researchers have advocated that in place of such terms as normal/abnormal or natural/unnatural, we use the term

Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.

What do studies of groups like the Mangaia, Dani, and Victorian Americans teach us about human sexuality?

Riddick often experiences sexual pleasure in exposing his private parts to unknown women. According to sex researchers, this is an example of sexuality that diverges from the norm and is termed

In ancient Greece, husband-wife relationships were considered the highest form of love.

Which of the following examples accurately depicts the sexual orientation of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Which of the following sexual behaviors is evaluated as harmful to oneself?

Culture is the most powerful factor that shapes how we feel and behave sexually.

Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

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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