Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity is increasing. 
B)  Over half have shared sexual pictures of themselves in the previous year. 
C)  Fewer than half of all teens have had sex. 
D)  Fewer than half of all teens used a condom in their last sexual encounter. 
A)  Sexual activity is increasing. 
B)  Over half have shared sexual pictures of themselves in the previous year. 
C)  Fewer than half of all teens have had sex. 
D)  Fewer than half of all teens used a condom in their last sexual encounter. C

Question 2

Summarize why the negative outcomes associated with teen sex may be overstated.

Accepted Answer

They are associated with other risk factors that teens face. Sexually active teens are likely to come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families, to be minorities, and to drop out of
school.

Question 3

Sexual orientation includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency of sexual activity 
B)  sexual satisfaction 
C)  attitudes about sexuality 
D)  gender identity 
A)  frequency of sexual activity 
B)  sexual satisfaction 
C)  attitudes about sexuality 
D)  gender identity D

Question 4

According to some social scientists, human sexual behavior in modern society is least influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary adaptation. 
B)  cultural variations. 
C)  symbolic understandings. 
D)  our capacity for change. 
A)  evolutionary adaptation. 
B)  cultural variations. 
C)  symbolic understandings. 
D)  our capacity for change.

Question 5

Explain why teen sex is a difficult topic to study for sociologists.

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to define teen sex, to d

Question 6

Summarize the role of social networks on STD rates.

Accepted Answer

The smaller a social network,

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding same-sex sexual behavior and the role of gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender matters in college but not in adulthood. 
B)  Men and women are equally likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. 
C)  Men are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. 
D)  Women are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. 
A)  Gender matters in college but not in adulthood. 
B)  Men and women are equally likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. 
C)  Men are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior. 
D)  Women are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior.

Question 8

According to the text, approximately __________ of Americans currently believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds

Question 9

Consider the impact of medical research on the social acceptability of erectile dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

After there was a biological cause and t

Question 10

Sociologists refer to the relationship between an individual's education, family structure, health care, and behavior with regard to sexual activity _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex education 
B)  inequality 
C)  social networks 
D)  social status 
A)  sex education 
B)  inequality 
C)  social networks 
D)  social status

Question 11

According to the text, the book And Tango Makes Three illustrates that homosexual behavior occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  only in humans. 
B)  only in mammals. 
C)  in many species. 
D)  in all species. 
A)  only in humans. 
B)  only in mammals. 
C)  in many species. 
D)  in all species.

Question 12

On average, married couples have sex

Accepted Answer

A)  once a month. 
B)  twice a month. 
C)  twice a week. 
D)  once a week. 
A)  once a month. 
B)  twice a month. 
C)  twice a week. 
D)  once a week.

Question 13

"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the

Accepted Answer

A)  1950s. 
B)  1960s. 
C)  1970s. 
D)  1980s. 
A)  1950s. 
B)  1960s. 
C)  1970s. 
D)  1980s.

Question 14

Queer theory suggests that scholars and scientific researchers could best understand sexual orientation as

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed and either/or. 
B)  fluid and diverse. 
C)  fixed and diverse. 
D)  fluid and either/or. 
A)  fixed and either/or. 
B)  fluid and diverse. 
C)  fixed and diverse. 
D)  fluid and either/or.

Question 15

Sexuality can best be described as a

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed identity that does not change. 
B)  fluid identity that can vary. 
C)  biological identity that is predetermined. 
D)  social identity based on choice. 
A)  fixed identity that does not change. 
B)  fluid identity that can vary. 
C)  biological identity that is predetermined. 
D)  social identity based on choice.

Question 16

Among women ages 18 to 44, about 20 percent report that they

Accepted Answer

A)  do not know what their sexual orientation is. 
B)  have been forced to have intercourse. 
C)  have come out to their friends and family. 
D)  have experienced homophobia. 
A)  do not know what their sexual orientation is. 
B)  have been forced to have intercourse. 
C)  have come out to their friends and family. 
D)  have experienced homophobia.

Question 17

Compare outcomes in teen sexual activity for boys and girls and consider the role of the double standard in these outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Because of the double standard, boys rec

Question 18

Consider behaviors that are common among animals and why these behaviors might be used as an argument against using evolution as a basis for evaluating behavior.

Accepted Answer

Not all naturally occurring behaviors ar

Question 19

A study comparing the sexual outcomes for Dutch and American teens found that the more permissive Dutch environment is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  more monitoring of teen sexual behavior. 
B)  less monitoring of teen sexual behavior. 
C)  increased sexual activity. 
D)  increased chances of STDs and pregnancy. 
A)  more monitoring of teen sexual behavior. 
B)  less monitoring of teen sexual behavior. 
C)  increased sexual activity. 
D)  increased chances of STDs and pregnancy.

Question 20

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future, using examples from the text.

Accepted Answer

As the stigma associated with premarital

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Summarize why the negative outcomes associated with teen sex may be overstated.

Sexual orientation includes which of the following?

According to some social scientists, human sexual behavior in modern society is least influenced by

Explain why teen sex is a difficult topic to study for sociologists.

Summarize the role of social networks on STD rates.

Which of the following is true regarding same-sex sexual behavior and the role of gender?

According to the text, approximately __________ of Americans currently believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Consider the impact of medical research on the social acceptability of erectile dysfunction.

Sociologists refer to the relationship between an individual's education, family structure, health care, and behavior with regard to sexual activity _______.

According to the text, the book And Tango Makes Three illustrates that homosexual behavior occurs

On average, married couples have sex

"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the

Queer theory suggests that scholars and scientific researchers could best understand sexual orientation as

Sexuality can best be described as a

Among women ages 18 to 44, about 20 percent report that they

Compare outcomes in teen sexual activity for boys and girls and consider the role of the double standard in these outcomes.

Consider behaviors that are common among animals and why these behaviors might be used as an argument against using evolution as a basis for evaluating behavior.

A study comparing the sexual outcomes for Dutch and American teens found that the more permissive Dutch environment is associated with

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future, using examples from the text.

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

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Family Violence and Abuse

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Exam 6: Sexuality

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Summarize why the negative outcomes associated with teen sex may be overstated.

Sexual orientation includes which of the following?

According to some social scientists, human sexual behavior in modern society is least influenced by

Explain why teen sex is a difficult topic to study for sociologists.

Summarize the role of social networks on STD rates.

Which of the following is true regarding same-sex sexual behavior and the role of gender?

According to the text, approximately __________ of Americans currently believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Consider the impact of medical research on the social acceptability of erectile dysfunction.

Sociologists refer to the relationship between an individual's education, family structure, health care, and behavior with regard to sexual activity _______.

According to the text, the book And Tango Makes Three illustrates that homosexual behavior occurs

On average, married couples have sex

"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the

Queer theory suggests that scholars and scientific researchers could best understand sexual orientation as

Sexuality can best be described as a

Among women ages 18 to 44, about 20 percent report that they

Compare outcomes in teen sexual activity for boys and girls and consider the role of the double standard in these outcomes.

Consider behaviors that are common among animals and why these behaviors might be used as an argument against using evolution as a basis for evaluating behavior.

A study comparing the sexual outcomes for Dutch and American teens found that the more permissive Dutch environment is associated with

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future, using examples from the text.

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

Filters