Question 1

What does information about the ancient Grecians and the Sambians suggest about sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to, or participation in, same-sex sexual behavior at a young age determines a person's sexual orientation for life. 
B)  One's attractions are biologically based. 
C)  Culture can give same-sex sexual behavior very different social and personal significance. 
D)  Some cultures encourage the development of transsexuals. 
A)  Exposure to, or participation in, same-sex sexual behavior at a young age determines a person's sexual orientation for life. 
B)  One's attractions are biologically based. 
C)  Culture can give same-sex sexual behavior very different social and personal significance. 
D)  Some cultures encourage the development of transsexuals.

Question 2

Making obscene phone calls exemplifies sexual behaviors that are

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful to oneself. 
B)  harmful to others. 
C)  socially acceptable. 
D)  culturally normal. 
A)  harmful to oneself. 
B)  harmful to others. 
C)  socially acceptable. 
D)  culturally normal.

Question 3

Media images of women tend to be stereotypical, while images of men are more realistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mangaia and the Dani helps us see that

Accepted Answer

A)  culture is a primary determinant in how sexual interests and attractions are expressed. 
B)  members of many societies are taught abnormal and unnatural ways to express their sexual impulses. 
C)  civilization and industrialization lead to a more natural pattern of sexual expression. 
D)  there are biological basics for the greater sexual interest and activity among males. 
A)  culture is a primary determinant in how sexual interests and attractions are expressed. 
B)  members of many societies are taught abnormal and unnatural ways to express their sexual impulses. 
C)  civilization and industrialization lead to a more natural pattern of sexual expression. 
D)  there are biological basics for the greater sexual interest and activity among males.

Question 5

Describe the social status of the two-spirit in various cultures.

Accepted Answer

The two-spirit is typically a man who as

Question 6

In ancient Greece, the male-male relationship was based on

Accepted Answer

A)  strictly sexual exchanges of favors. 
B)  the friendship of courtesans. 
C)  love and reciprocity. 
D)  power and companionship. 
A)  strictly sexual exchanges of favors. 
B)  the friendship of courtesans. 
C)  love and reciprocity. 
D)  power and companionship.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Accepted Answer

A)  During adolescence, Sambian males begin sexual relationships with other males. 
B)  Sambian women experience decline in their sexual desire during adulthood. 
C)  Sambians believe that a boy can grow into a man only by the ingestion of semen. 
D)  Sambians consider same-sex relationships between men as the highest form of love. 
A)  During adolescence, Sambian males begin sexual relationships with other males. 
B)  Sambian women experience decline in their sexual desire during adulthood. 
C)  Sambians believe that a boy can grow into a man only by the ingestion of semen. 
D)  Sambians consider same-sex relationships between men as the highest form of love.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a sexual behavior that is harmful to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbation asphyxia 
B)  fetishism 
C)  rape 
D)  voyeurism 
A)  masturbation asphyxia 
B)  fetishism 
C)  rape 
D)  voyeurism

Question 9

The rating system for television has one ratings board regulating all content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The measure of ________ explains why an individual's notions of normalcy do not always agree with those of people from other countries, religions, communities, and historical periods.

Accepted Answer

A)  idealistically "normal" behavior 
B)  communally "normal" behavior 
C)  clinically "normal" behavior 
D)  culturally "normal" behavior 
A)  idealistically "normal" behavior 
B)  communally "normal" behavior 
C)  clinically "normal" behavior 
D)  culturally "normal" behavior

Question 11

In which culture is a young adolescent given instructions about how to please a girl and bring her to orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Mangaia 
B)  the Dani 
C)  the ancient Greeks 
D)  the Victorians 
A)  the Mangaia 
B)  the Dani 
C)  the ancient Greeks 
D)  the Victorians

Question 12

How are gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals portrayed on television?

Accepted Answer

They are usually defined in te

Question 13

Following the sexual revolution, the American Psychiatric Association added homosexuality to its list of diagnosable mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Zoe, a 12-year-old girl with a stout physique, is a fan of a popular reality show on speed dating. She observes that in the show men prefer women with a fair complexion and an attractive figure. Zoe is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  feel aversion to women with a fair complexion. 
B)  refrain from intimate relationships in the future. 
C)  develop negative views on her appearance. 
D)  feel repulsed by the male sex. 
A)  feel aversion to women with a fair complexion. 
B)  refrain from intimate relationships in the future. 
C)  develop negative views on her appearance. 
D)  feel repulsed by the male sex.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of mainstream films and television that portray gay characters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They frequently show adults, particularly two males, kissing on screen as their heterosexual counterparts would. 
B)  They stereotype gay men as being effeminate or flighty. 
C)  They avoid exposing the vulnerability of gay students being bullied in schools. 
D)  They refrain from showing the identity issues of queers. 
A)  They frequently show adults, particularly two males, kissing on screen as their heterosexual counterparts would. 
B)  They stereotype gay men as being effeminate or flighty. 
C)  They avoid exposing the vulnerability of gay students being bullied in schools. 
D)  They refrain from showing the identity issues of queers.

Question 16

In the late 1800s, oral sex or stimulation of genitals orally was taboo and viewed as a shameful act. Today, most of the population indulges in oral sex, and it has become an acceptable behavior. According to Leonore Tiefer, the act of oral sex is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  statistically "normal" behavior. 
B)  subjectively "normal" behavior. 
C)  idealistically "normal" behavior. 
D)  culturally "normal" behavior. 
A)  statistically "normal" behavior. 
B)  subjectively "normal" behavior. 
C)  idealistically "normal" behavior. 
D)  culturally "normal" behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  People prefer to use face-to-face communication instead of digital tools such as virtual platforms and mobile phones. 
B)  People become excessively eager to establish deep relationships or marry. 
C)  People who hide their sexual identities are unlikely to explore romantic relationships through online dating. 
D)  People tend be dissatisfied with their choice, given the endless array of online partners. 
A)  People prefer to use face-to-face communication instead of digital tools such as virtual platforms and mobile phones. 
B)  People become excessively eager to establish deep relationships or marry. 
C)  People who hide their sexual identities are unlikely to explore romantic relationships through online dating. 
D)  People tend be dissatisfied with their choice, given the endless array of online partners.

Question 18

What is the problem with depending on the media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of their entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality. 
B)  They provide such an overload of moral and socially responsible information that most people "tune out." 
C)  Because of consumer demographics, media are aimed at a relatively uneducated and unsophisticated audience. 
D)  Media overemphasize the emotional context of sexual relationships. 
A)  Because of their entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality. 
B)  They provide such an overload of moral and socially responsible information that most people "tune out." 
C)  Because of consumer demographics, media are aimed at a relatively uneducated and unsophisticated audience. 
D)  Media overemphasize the emotional context of sexual relationships.

Question 19

Which technology was launched by the television industry in 2006 that enabled blocking of programs based on their rating category?

Accepted Answer

A)  V-chip 
B)  Data Lake 
C)  Mobikwik 
D)  Blu-ray 
A)  V-chip 
B)  Data Lake 
C)  Mobikwik 
D)  Blu-ray

Question 20

Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was considered unnatural for older men to become sexually involved with boys. 
B)  Same-sex relationships between older men and young adolescent boys were considered the highest form of love. 
C)  Same-sex relationships were substitutes for male-female marriage. 
D)  Older men who indulged in same-sex relationships were considered abnormal and criminal. 
A)  It was considered unnatural for older men to become sexually involved with boys. 
B)  Same-sex relationships between older men and young adolescent boys were considered the highest form of love. 
C)  Same-sex relationships were substitutes for male-female marriage. 
D)  Older men who indulged in same-sex relationships were considered abnormal and criminal.

What does information about the ancient Grecians and the Sambians suggest about sexual orientation?

Making obscene phone calls exemplifies sexual behaviors that are

Media images of women tend to be stereotypical, while images of men are more realistic.

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mangaia and the Dani helps us see that

Describe the social status of the two-spirit in various cultures.

In ancient Greece, the male-male relationship was based on

Which of the following statements is true of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Which of the following is an example of a sexual behavior that is harmful to others?

The rating system for television has one ratings board regulating all content.

The measure of ________ explains why an individual's notions of normalcy do not always agree with those of people from other countries, religions, communities, and historical periods.

In which culture is a young adolescent given instructions about how to please a girl and bring her to orgasm?

How are gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals portrayed on television?

Following the sexual revolution, the American Psychiatric Association added homosexuality to its list of diagnosable mental disorders.

Zoe, a 12-year-old girl with a stout physique, is a fan of a popular reality show on speed dating. She observes that in the show men prefer women with a fair complexion and an attractive figure. Zoe is most likely to

Which of the following is true of mainstream films and television that portray gay characters?

In the late 1800s, oral sex or stimulation of genitals orally was taboo and viewed as a shameful act. Today, most of the population indulges in oral sex, and it has become an acceptable behavior. According to Leonore Tiefer, the act of oral sex is a(n)

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

What is the problem with depending on the media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

Which technology was launched by the television industry in 2006 that enabled blocking of programs based on their rating category?

Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

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

What does information about the ancient Grecians and the Sambians suggest about sexual orientation?

Making obscene phone calls exemplifies sexual behaviors that are

Media images of women tend to be stereotypical, while images of men are more realistic.

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mangaia and the Dani helps us see that

Describe the social status of the two-spirit in various cultures.

In ancient Greece, the male-male relationship was based on

Which of the following statements is true of the Sambians of New Guinea?

Which of the following is an example of a sexual behavior that is harmful to others?

The rating system for television has one ratings board regulating all content.

The measure of ________ explains why an individual's notions of normalcy do not always agree with those of people from other countries, religions, communities, and historical periods.

In which culture is a young adolescent given instructions about how to please a girl and bring her to orgasm?

How are gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals portrayed on television?

Following the sexual revolution, the American Psychiatric Association added homosexuality to its list of diagnosable mental disorders.

Zoe, a 12-year-old girl with a stout physique, is a fan of a popular reality show on speed dating. She observes that in the show men prefer women with a fair complexion and an attractive figure. Zoe is most likely to

Which of the following is true of mainstream films and television that portray gay characters?

In the late 1800s, oral sex or stimulation of genitals orally was taboo and viewed as a shameful act. Today, most of the population indulges in oral sex, and it has become an acceptable behavior. According to Leonore Tiefer, the act of oral sex is a(n)

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

What is the problem with depending on the media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

Which technology was launched by the television industry in 2006 that enabled blocking of programs based on their rating category?

Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

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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