Question 1

Although it is difficult to study, it appears that the Internet has had little real impact on sexual behavior in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Americans are more conservative than western Europeans when it comes to the issue of having sex before marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Social influences are at least as important as biology in the creation of a person's sexual identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the text, which of the following is true about a person's sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a definitelya gene that determines sexual orientation. 
B)  Being homosexual or heterosexual depends on one's genetic structure. 
C)  Social influences are an important part of every person's sexual identity. 
D)  There is a definitely no gene that determines sexual orientation. 
A)  There is a definitelya gene that determines sexual orientation. 
B)  Being homosexual or heterosexual depends on one's genetic structure. 
C)  Social influences are an important part of every person's sexual identity. 
D)  There is a definitely no gene that determines sexual orientation.

Question 5

In general, which of these stereotypes is often applied to men and women at the bottom of the race and class stratification system?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have dangerous or uncontrollable sexual behavior. 
B)  They are passive and compliant. 
C)  They are virginal or inexperienced. 
D)  They are asexual or uninterested in sexual activity. 
A)  They have dangerous or uncontrollable sexual behavior. 
B)  They are passive and compliant. 
C)  They are virginal or inexperienced. 
D)  They are asexual or uninterested in sexual activity.

Question 6

Laws dictate who is permitted to marry legally, and the media influence attitudes toward sexuality. From a sociological perspective these examples demonstrate that

Accepted Answer

A)  social institutions play a large role in directing human sexuality. 
B)  people are unable to think for themselves when it comes to sexuality. 
C)  in the U.S. there is general consensus on what is appropriate sexual behavior. 
D)  sexual scripts in the U.S. are more conservative than in other countries. 
A)  social institutions play a large role in directing human sexuality. 
B)  people are unable to think for themselves when it comes to sexuality. 
C)  in the U.S. there is general consensus on what is appropriate sexual behavior. 
D)  sexual scripts in the U.S. are more conservative than in other countries.

Question 7

Outline the evidence of a social basis of sexuality.

Accepted Answer

The evidence of a social basis of sexual

Question 8

According to functionalism, sexual identity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  learned in the family. 
B)  regulated by individuals. 
C)  socially constructed. 
D)  is compulsory. 
A)  learned in the family. 
B)  regulated by individuals. 
C)  socially constructed. 
D)  is compulsory.

Question 9

Give three examples of social factors that influence sexual attitudes; describe the impact of these factors.

Accepted Answer

1) Cultural norms and values: Different

Question 10

The double standard rests on a cultural expectation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  women being sexually adventurous. 
B)  sexual scripts applying only to men. 
C)  sexual politics being more important than once thought. 
D)  men being more sexually active than women. 
A)  women being sexually adventurous. 
B)  sexual scripts applying only to men. 
C)  sexual politics being more important than once thought. 
D)  men being more sexually active than women.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is false about sex and social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological change has brought new possibilities for sexual freedom. 
B)  The internet has introduced new forms of sexual relations. 
C)  The sexual revolution has meant greater sexual freedom for women. 
D)  The sexual revolution has eliminated the influence of gender in sexual relationships. 
A)  Technological change has brought new possibilities for sexual freedom. 
B)  The internet has introduced new forms of sexual relations. 
C)  The sexual revolution has meant greater sexual freedom for women. 
D)  The sexual revolution has eliminated the influence of gender in sexual relationships.

Question 12

When individuals view and act on homosexuality as a perversion of normal sexual identity, they are advocating _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexuality 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Queer theory 
D)  Sexual politics 
A)  Homosexuality 
B)  Heterosexism 
C)  Queer theory 
D)  Sexual politics

Question 13

Explain the importance of the debate over whether or not being gay or lesbian is a choice.

Accepted Answer

The debate over whether being gay or les

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false with regard to abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of abortion has declined since 1980. 
B)  The majority of women having abortions are already mothers. 
C)  Black women are more likely to have abortions than White women. 
D)  Public support for abortion has been steadily declining over the past 20 years. 
A)  The rate of abortion has declined since 1980. 
B)  The majority of women having abortions are already mothers. 
C)  Black women are more likely to have abortions than White women. 
D)  Public support for abortion has been steadily declining over the past 20 years.

Question 15

How sexual identity is constructed through social relationships is of particular interest to sociologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss how sexuality is socially defined and the significance of sexuality for social identity.

Accepted Answer

Sexuality is socially defined through cu

Question 17

Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  virginity "pledgers" actually end up having more sex than "nonpledgers." 
B)  virginity "nonpledgers" consistently have more sex than "pledgers." 
C)  "pledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "nonpledgers." 
D)  "nonpledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "pledgers." 
A)  virginity "pledgers" actually end up having more sex than "nonpledgers." 
B)  virginity "nonpledgers" consistently have more sex than "pledgers." 
C)  "pledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "nonpledgers." 
D)  "nonpledgers" are less likely to use birth control than "pledgers."

Question 18

The idea that different standards for sexual behavior apply to men and women is called the .

Accepted Answer

A)  natural order 
B)  male dominance theory 
C)  double standard 
D)  male mandate 
A)  natural order 
B)  male dominance theory 
C)  double standard 
D)  male mandate

Question 19

According to theory, sexual violence such as rape or sexual harassment is the result of power imbalances between men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  social exchange 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  social exchange

Question 20

About half of Americans agree with the statement, "Do you think homosexuals should have the same rights in terms of job opportunities?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Although it is difficult to study, it appears that the Internet has had little real impact on sexual behavior in the U.S.

Americans are more conservative than western Europeans when it comes to the issue of having sex before marriage.

Social influences are at least as important as biology in the creation of a person's sexual identity.

According to the text, which of the following is true about a person's sexuality?

In general, which of these stereotypes is often applied to men and women at the bottom of the race and class stratification system?

Laws dictate who is permitted to marry legally, and the media influence attitudes toward sexuality. From a sociological perspective these examples demonstrate that

Outline the evidence of a social basis of sexuality.

According to functionalism, sexual identity is:

Give three examples of social factors that influence sexual attitudes; describe the impact of these factors.

The double standard rests on a cultural expectation of:

Which of the following statements is false about sex and social change?

When individuals view and act on homosexuality as a perversion of normal sexual identity, they are advocating _____.

Explain the importance of the debate over whether or not being gay or lesbian is a choice.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to abortion?

How sexual identity is constructed through social relationships is of particular interest to sociologists.

Discuss how sexuality is socially defined and the significance of sexuality for social identity.

Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that

The idea that different standards for sexual behavior apply to men and women is called the .

According to theory, sexual violence such as rape or sexual harassment is the result of power imbalances between men and women.

About half of Americans agree with the statement, "Do you think homosexuals should have the same rights in terms of job opportunities?"

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters

Exam 12: Sexuality

Although it is difficult to study, it appears that the Internet has had little real impact on sexual behavior in the U.S.

Americans are more conservative than western Europeans when it comes to the issue of having sex before marriage.

Social influences are at least as important as biology in the creation of a person's sexual identity.

According to the text, which of the following is true about a person's sexuality?

In general, which of these stereotypes is often applied to men and women at the bottom of the race and class stratification system?

Laws dictate who is permitted to marry legally, and the media influence attitudes toward sexuality. From a sociological perspective these examples demonstrate that

Outline the evidence of a social basis of sexuality.

According to functionalism, sexual identity is:

Give three examples of social factors that influence sexual attitudes; describe the impact of these factors.

The double standard rests on a cultural expectation of:

Which of the following statements is false about sex and social change?

When individuals view and act on homosexuality as a perversion of normal sexual identity, they are advocating _____.

Explain the importance of the debate over whether or not being gay or lesbian is a choice.

Which of the following statements is false with regard to abortion?

How sexual identity is constructed through social relationships is of particular interest to sociologists.

Discuss how sexuality is socially defined and the significance of sexuality for social identity.

Research to evaluate the impact of abstinence pledges as a means of preventing teen pregnancy has found that

The idea that different standards for sexual behavior apply to men and women is called the .

According to theory, sexual violence such as rape or sexual harassment is the result of power imbalances between men and women.

About half of Americans agree with the statement, "Do you think homosexuals should have the same rights in terms of job opportunities?"

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters