Question 1

The weight of evidence indicates that sexual orientation is determined mostly by

Accepted Answer

A)  the way young children are raised. 
B)  human biology, although society plays some role. 
C)  individual choice. 
D)  how societies construct sexuality. 
A)  the way young children are raised. 
B)  human biology, although society plays some role. 
C)  individual choice. 
D)  how societies construct sexuality.

Question 2

The social-conflict approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The changing importance of virginity over the last century in our society is a topic correctly linked with

Accepted Answer

A)  the structural-functional approach. 
B)  the symbolic-interaction approach. 
C)  the social-conflict approach. 
D)  queer theory. 
A)  the structural-functional approach. 
B)  the symbolic-interaction approach. 
C)  the social-conflict approach. 
D)  queer theory.

Question 4

Critics of easily available pornography argue that it

Accepted Answer

A)  encourages violence against women. 
B)  encourages a breakdown in morals. 
C)  unfairly depicts women as playthings of men. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  encourages violence against women. 
B)  encourages a breakdown in morals. 
C)  unfairly depicts women as playthings of men. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 5

The structural-functional approach highlights the ways sexual attitudes and practices benefit some people and disadvantage others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assume you are investigating the consequences of the incest taboo for kinship organization in a number of societies. Which theoretical approach are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  the structural-functional approach 
B)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  the social-conflict approach 
D)  queer theory 
A)  the structural-functional approach 
B)  the symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  the social-conflict approach 
D)  queer theory

Question 7

One norm found everywhere in the world is the incest taboo, which refers to norms forbidding

Accepted Answer

A)  old people from engaging in sex. 
B)  women from becoming sexually active before marriage. 
C)  sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives. 
D)  young children from engaging in sex. 
A)  old people from engaging in sex. 
B)  women from becoming sexually active before marriage. 
C)  sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives. 
D)  young children from engaging in sex.

Question 8

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term _______________refers to humans who have some combination of female and male genitalia?

Accepted Answer

A)  bisexual people 
B)  intersexual people 
C)  transsexual people 
D)  asexual people 
A)  bisexual people 
B)  intersexual people 
C)  transsexual people 
D)  asexual people

Question 10

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Official rape statistics include only victims who are women. 
B)  Many rapes are not reported to the police. 
C)  Most men who rape men are not homosexual. 
D)  In most cases of rape, the victim does not know the attacker. 
A)  Official rape statistics include only victims who are women. 
B)  Many rapes are not reported to the police. 
C)  Most men who rape men are not homosexual. 
D)  In most cases of rape, the victim does not know the attacker.

Question 11

Research on extramarital sex shows that about_______________ of married men and about_______________ of married women remain faithful to their spouse throughout their married lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent; 90 percent 
B)  75 percent; 50 percent 
C)  50 percent; 75 percent 
D)  25 percent; 40 percent 
A)  75 percent; 90 percent 
B)  75 percent; 50 percent 
C)  50 percent; 75 percent 
D)  25 percent; 40 percent

Question 12

Which theoretical approach points to the ways in which sexuality is linked to social inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural-functional approach 
B)  symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  social-exchange approach 
D)  social-conflict and feminist approach 
A)  structural-functional approach 
B)  symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  social-exchange approach 
D)  social-conflict and feminist approach

Question 13

The campus culture of "hooking up" typically involves sex between partners

Accepted Answer

A)  who are of the same sex. 
B)  who find great satisfaction in these encounters. 
C)  who know little about each other and have been drinking alcohol. 
D)  who are in a committed relationship. 
A)  who are of the same sex. 
B)  who find great satisfaction in these encounters. 
C)  who know little about each other and have been drinking alcohol. 
D)  who are in a committed relationship.

Question 14

First-cousin marriage in the United States is permitted

Accepted Answer

A)  in about half the states. 
B)  only in Massachusetts and Iowa. 
C)  in no state. 
D)  by law in every state. 
A)  in about half the states. 
B)  only in Massachusetts and Iowa. 
C)  in no state. 
D)  by law in every state.

Question 15

There was no distinct category of "homosexual" until about a century ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state laws banning abortion in

Accepted Answer

A)  2003. 
B)  1993. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1953. 
A)  2003. 
B)  1993. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1953.

Question 17

Sexual attraction to people of both sexes is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Sexual orientation is clearly and distinctly delineated; that is, all people fall into one category or the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, well educated--- are widely referred to as_______________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  pimps 
B)  brothel workers 
C)  streetwalkers 
D)  call girls or escorts 
A)  pimps 
B)  brothel workers 
C)  streetwalkers 
D)  call girls or escorts

Question 20

Primary sex characteristics refer to reproductive organs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The weight of evidence indicates that sexual orientation is determined mostly by

The social-conflict approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

The changing importance of virginity over the last century in our society is a topic correctly linked with

Critics of easily available pornography argue that it

The structural-functional approach highlights the ways sexual attitudes and practices benefit some people and disadvantage others.

Assume you are investigating the consequences of the incest taboo for kinship organization in a number of societies. Which theoretical approach are you using?

One norm found everywhere in the world is the incest taboo, which refers to norms forbidding

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

The term _______________refers to humans who have some combination of female and male genitalia?

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

Research on extramarital sex shows that about_ of married men and about_ of married women remain faithful to their spouse throughout their married lives.

Which theoretical approach points to the ways in which sexuality is linked to social inequality?

The campus culture of "hooking up" typically involves sex between partners

First-cousin marriage in the United States is permitted

There was no distinct category of "homosexual" until about a century ago.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state laws banning abortion in

Sexual attraction to people of both sexes is called

Sexual orientation is clearly and distinctly delineated; that is, all people fall into one category or the other.

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, well educated--- are widely referred to as_______________ .

Primary sex characteristics refer to reproductive organs.

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The weight of evidence indicates that sexual orientation is determined mostly by

The social-conflict approach highlights patterns of inequality linked to sexuality.

The changing importance of virginity over the last century in our society is a topic correctly linked with

Critics of easily available pornography argue that it

The structural-functional approach highlights the ways sexual attitudes and practices benefit some people and disadvantage others.

Assume you are investigating the consequences of the incest taboo for kinship organization in a number of societies. Which theoretical approach are you using?

One norm found everywhere in the world is the incest taboo, which refers to norms forbidding

Pornography is a moral issue for some people and a political issue for others.

The term _______________refers to humans who have some combination of female and male genitalia?

Which of the following statements about rape is NOT true?

Research on extramarital sex shows that about_______________ of married men and about_______________ of married women remain faithful to their spouse throughout their married lives.

Which theoretical approach points to the ways in which sexuality is linked to social inequality?

The campus culture of "hooking up" typically involves sex between partners

First-cousin marriage in the United States is permitted

There was no distinct category of "homosexual" until about a century ago.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down all state laws banning abortion in

Sexual attraction to people of both sexes is called

Sexual orientation is clearly and distinctly delineated; that is, all people fall into one category or the other.

Elite prostitutes-young, attractive, well educated--- are widely referred to as_______________ .

Primary sex characteristics refer to reproductive organs.

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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Research on extramarital sex shows that about_ of married men and about_ of married women remain faithful to their spouse throughout their married lives.