Question 1

How did the ancient Greeks regard same-sex relationships between males?

Accepted Answer

They were considered

Question 2

Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexual nonconformist. 
B)  having a deviant personality. 
C)  psychologically unhealthy. 
D)  an abnormal individual. 
A)  a sexual nonconformist. 
B)  having a deviant personality. 
C)  psychologically unhealthy. 
D)  an abnormal individual.

Question 3

Which of the following is a suggestion made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with regard to viewing television and music videos?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children must avoid viewing news broadcast as it contains political propaganda. 
B)  Parents must teach young people to balance media use with other healthy behaviors. 
C)  Schools must discourage children from viewing music videos. 
D)  Parents must ensure that children below the age of 5 are exposed to cartoons. 
A)  Children must avoid viewing news broadcast as it contains political propaganda. 
B)  Parents must teach young people to balance media use with other healthy behaviors. 
C)  Schools must discourage children from viewing music videos. 
D)  Parents must ensure that children below the age of 5 are exposed to cartoons.

Question 4

Normal sexual behavior is that which

Accepted Answer

A)  reflects the average or median behavior of a group. 
B)  is supported by religious teachings. 
C)  reflects the preferences of those of high status in a society. 
D)  leads to successful reproduction. 
A)  reflects the average or median behavior of a group. 
B)  is supported by religious teachings. 
C)  reflects the preferences of those of high status in a society. 
D)  leads to successful reproduction.

Question 5

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between popular media and sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mainstream media often portray sexual activities explicitly. 
B)  The media only target males for images depicting sexuality. 
C)  Media images of sexuality permeate a variety of areas in people's lives. 
D)  The media use sexuality to discourage sexual activity. 
A)  Mainstream media often portray sexual activities explicitly. 
B)  The media only target males for images depicting sexuality. 
C)  Media images of sexuality permeate a variety of areas in people's lives. 
D)  The media use sexuality to discourage sexual activity.

Question 6

An individual models his behavior after Christ and sets it as norm. He tries to be perfect by sticking to actions that are in accordance with the norm. However, if his actions deviate even slightly from the norm, he feels extreme guilt and shame. According to Leonore Tiefer, this person exemplifies the

Accepted Answer

A)  idealistically "normal" behavior. 
B)  communally "normal" behavior. 
C)  clinically "normal" behavior. 
D)  objectively "normal" behavior. 
A)  idealistically "normal" behavior. 
B)  communally "normal" behavior. 
C)  clinically "normal" behavior. 
D)  objectively "normal" behavior.

Question 7

The Internet's efficacy, power, and influence, along with the anonymity and depersonalization that accompany its use, have made it possible for users to easily obtain and distribute sexual materials and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves creating, sharing, and forwarding sexually suggestive images. 
B)  It is a complex, multidimensional construct composed of sexual identity, attraction, and behavior. 
C)  It is the set of roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women. 
D)  It affects the potential for becoming sexually aroused and for engaging in sexual intercourse. 
A)  It involves creating, sharing, and forwarding sexually suggestive images. 
B)  It is a complex, multidimensional construct composed of sexual identity, attraction, and behavior. 
C)  It is the set of roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women. 
D)  It affects the potential for becoming sexually aroused and for engaging in sexual intercourse.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of viewing excess pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Porn users feel sexually superior to their partners. 
B)  Adolescents tend to develop realistic sexual values and beliefs at a young age. 
C)  Porn users neglect responsibility and tend to overlook loved ones. 
D)  Adolescents experience delayed sexual initiation. 
A)  Porn users feel sexually superior to their partners. 
B)  Adolescents tend to develop realistic sexual values and beliefs at a young age. 
C)  Porn users neglect responsibility and tend to overlook loved ones. 
D)  Adolescents experience delayed sexual initiation.

Question 10

It is 1870, and Hephzibah Jones loves her husband dearly. Sometimes when she looks at him or when he touches her, she feels strong sexual desires. According to White middle-class Americans of the nineteenth century, Hephzibah is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  feel only reproductive desire. 
B)  put her desires into action with her husband. 
C)  masturbate to relieve her tension. 
D)  pray for forgiveness. 
A)  feel only reproductive desire. 
B)  put her desires into action with her husband. 
C)  masturbate to relieve her tension. 
D)  pray for forgiveness.

Question 11

Which of the following TV show formats is likely to fulfill the objectives of mass-media depictions of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reality show based on the idea of selecting the most beautiful woman and man in a country 
B)  a show that educates the masses about the most important people involved in the World Wars 
C)  an animated cartoon that teaches children about good habits and manners 
D)  a show for women empowerment 
A)  a reality show based on the idea of selecting the most beautiful woman and man in a country 
B)  a show that educates the masses about the most important people involved in the World Wars 
C)  an animated cartoon that teaches children about good habits and manners 
D)  a show for women empowerment

Question 12

Most television programs that Natalie sees focus on muscular men trying to woo slim women in scanty clothing to sleep with them. Ronald has a collection of men's magazines that focus mainly on sex. Janice reads romance novels that emphasize the importance of physical appearance for girls. Therefore, it can be inferred that today's media content about sexuality reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  the realities of today's social world. 
B)  stereotypical gender roles. 
C)  relatively equal gender roles. 
D)  diversity in relationships. 
A)  the realities of today's social world. 
B)  stereotypical gender roles. 
C)  relatively equal gender roles. 
D)  diversity in relationships.

Question 13

Gary takes seminude pictures of himself and sends them to Fiona, his neighbor. Fiona responds to Gary's messages by sending him a picture of herself in a bikini and a sexually suggestive text. In this scenario, both Gary and Fiona are indulging in

Accepted Answer

A)  dating. 
B)  sexting. 
C)  e-flirting. 
D)  tagging. 
A)  dating. 
B)  sexting. 
C)  e-flirting. 
D)  tagging.

Question 14

Identify an accurate statement about transgenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Transgenders often express their gender through their sexual practices. 
B)  Transgenders believe their gender can be validated only by the dominant culture. 
C)  Transgender is inclusive of heterosexuality and bisexuality. 
D)  Transgenders do not ascribe to gender normative behaviors or expressions. 
A)  Transgenders often express their gender through their sexual practices. 
B)  Transgenders believe their gender can be validated only by the dominant culture. 
C)  Transgender is inclusive of heterosexuality and bisexuality. 
D)  Transgenders do not ascribe to gender normative behaviors or expressions.

Question 15

Some products associated with sexiness, such as alcohol, may actually be detrimental to one's sexual functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is 650 BCE, and Marcus is a young Grecian pledged for marriage. Traditions of ancient Greece viewed wives as domestics and bearers of children. Therefore, to satisfy his sexual pleasure, Marcus is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  marry another attractive woman. 
B)  view erotic wall murals. 
C)  seduce other men's wives. 
D)  turn to courtesans or hetaerae. 
A)  marry another attractive woman. 
B)  view erotic wall murals. 
C)  seduce other men's wives. 
D)  turn to courtesans or hetaerae.

Question 17

Thirteen-year-old Diego starts smoking after being influenced by advertisements that suggest women prefer men who smoke. Which of the following is true of Diego's habit of smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will affect Diego's sexual well-being. 
B)  It will increase Diego's self-confidence. 
C)  It will increase Diego's popularity in school. 
D)  It will affect Diego's sexual interests. 
A)  It will affect Diego's sexual well-being. 
B)  It will increase Diego's self-confidence. 
C)  It will increase Diego's popularity in school. 
D)  It will affect Diego's sexual interests.

Question 18

Martin's family was surprised about his choice of subject for his undergraduate studies. They were unable to convince him to select a course that kept away from a vast array of taboos, fears, prejudices, and hypocrisy. However, Martin did not regret his decision and found himself exploring topics whose discussions were prohibited by his family and religion. In this scenario, Martin has most likely decided to pursue the study of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human behavior 
B)  human beauty 
C)  human sexuality 
D)  human mind 
A)  human behavior 
B)  human beauty 
C)  human sexuality 
D)  human mind

Question 19

What belief about two-spirits is prevalent among the Zuni of New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-spirits are shamans who possess spiritual power. 
B)  Two-spirits are unnatural and perverted individuals. 
C)  Two-spirits are considered a third gender. 
D)  Two-spirits are sacred beings. 
A)  Two-spirits are shamans who possess spiritual power. 
B)  Two-spirits are unnatural and perverted individuals. 
C)  Two-spirits are considered a third gender. 
D)  Two-spirits are sacred beings.

Question 20

Robert and Emily have been together for almost 2 years, and they share a satisfying emotional and sexual relationship as a couple. Their relationship exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuality. 
B)  heterosexuality. 
C)  bisexuality. 
D)  asexuality. 
A)  homosexuality. 
B)  heterosexuality. 
C)  bisexuality. 
D)  asexuality.

How did the ancient Greeks regard same-sex relationships between males?

Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

Which of the following is a suggestion made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with regard to viewing television and music videos?

Normal sexual behavior is that which

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between popular media and sexuality?

The Internet's efficacy, power, and influence, along with the anonymity and depersonalization that accompany its use, have made it possible for users to easily obtain and distribute sexual materials and information.

Which of the following statements is true of sexual orientation?

Which of the following is true of viewing excess pornography?

It is 1870, and Hephzibah Jones loves her husband dearly. Sometimes when she looks at him or when he touches her, she feels strong sexual desires. According to White middle-class Americans of the nineteenth century, Hephzibah is most likely to

Which of the following TV show formats is likely to fulfill the objectives of mass-media depictions of sexuality?

Gary takes seminude pictures of himself and sends them to Fiona, his neighbor. Fiona responds to Gary's messages by sending him a picture of herself in a bikini and a sexually suggestive text. In this scenario, both Gary and Fiona are indulging in

Identify an accurate statement about transgenders.

Some products associated with sexiness, such as alcohol, may actually be detrimental to one's sexual functioning.

It is 650 BCE, and Marcus is a young Grecian pledged for marriage. Traditions of ancient Greece viewed wives as domestics and bearers of children. Therefore, to satisfy his sexual pleasure, Marcus is most likely to

Thirteen-year-old Diego starts smoking after being influenced by advertisements that suggest women prefer men who smoke. Which of the following is true of Diego's habit of smoking?

What belief about two-spirits is prevalent among the Zuni of New Mexico?

Robert and Emily have been together for almost 2 years, and they share a satisfying emotional and sexual relationship as a couple. Their relationship exemplifies

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Exam 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality

How did the ancient Greeks regard same-sex relationships between males?

Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

Which of the following is a suggestion made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with regard to viewing television and music videos?

Normal sexual behavior is that which

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between popular media and sexuality?

The Internet's efficacy, power, and influence, along with the anonymity and depersonalization that accompany its use, have made it possible for users to easily obtain and distribute sexual materials and information.

Which of the following statements is true of sexual orientation?

Which of the following is true of viewing excess pornography?

It is 1870, and Hephzibah Jones loves her husband dearly. Sometimes when she looks at him or when he touches her, she feels strong sexual desires. According to White middle-class Americans of the nineteenth century, Hephzibah is most likely to

Which of the following TV show formats is likely to fulfill the objectives of mass-media depictions of sexuality?

Gary takes seminude pictures of himself and sends them to Fiona, his neighbor. Fiona responds to Gary's messages by sending him a picture of herself in a bikini and a sexually suggestive text. In this scenario, both Gary and Fiona are indulging in

Identify an accurate statement about transgenders.

Some products associated with sexiness, such as alcohol, may actually be detrimental to one's sexual functioning.

It is 650 BCE, and Marcus is a young Grecian pledged for marriage. Traditions of ancient Greece viewed wives as domestics and bearers of children. Therefore, to satisfy his sexual pleasure, Marcus is most likely to

Thirteen-year-old Diego starts smoking after being influenced by advertisements that suggest women prefer men who smoke. Which of the following is true of Diego's habit of smoking?

What belief about two-spirits is prevalent among the Zuni of New Mexico?

Robert and Emily have been together for almost 2 years, and they share a satisfying emotional and sexual relationship as a couple. Their relationship exemplifies

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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