Question 1

John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate came out during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexism. 
B)  stigmatization. 
C)  homophobia. 
D)  antipathy. 
A)  heterosexism. 
B)  stigmatization. 
C)  homophobia. 
D)  antipathy.

Question 2

Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Whites 
A)  Asians 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Whites

Question 3

Victorian moralists' panic over masturbation was in part fueled by the fear that

Accepted Answer

A)  women would physically harm themselves. 
B)  men would quit working. 
C)  it would replace the need for family relationships. 
D)  there would be mass hysteria. 
A)  women would physically harm themselves. 
B)  men would quit working. 
C)  it would replace the need for family relationships. 
D)  there would be mass hysteria.

Question 4

Putting a baby boy in a shirt that says "future ladies' man" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsive heterosexuality. 
B)  coming out. 
C)  queer theory. 
D)  homophobia. 
A)  compulsive heterosexuality. 
B)  coming out. 
C)  queer theory. 
D)  homophobia.

Question 5

Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

Accepted Answer

A)  it involves mutual orgasm. 
B)  males are more likely to perform oral sex. 
C)  females are equally likely to initiate sex. 
D)  males receive greater social rewards. 
A)  it involves mutual orgasm. 
B)  males are more likely to perform oral sex. 
C)  females are equally likely to initiate sex. 
D)  males receive greater social rewards.

Question 6

Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  higher frequency. 
B)  lower frequency. 
C)  lower satisfaction. 
D)  lower-quality relationships. 
A)  higher frequency. 
B)  lower frequency. 
C)  lower satisfaction. 
D)  lower-quality relationships.

Question 7

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?

Accepted Answer

A)  upper class 
B)  middle class 
C)  lower class 
D)  poor 
A)  upper class 
B)  middle class 
C)  lower class 
D)  poor

Question 8

Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual______ with regard to one's gender identity.

Accepted Answer

A)  attraction 
B)  activity 
C)  promiscuity 
D)  identity 
A)  attraction 
B)  activity 
C)  promiscuity 
D)  identity

Question 9

Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.

Accepted Answer

As compared to other racial groups, Blac

Question 10

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance of single parenthood increased. 
B)  acceptance of teen sex increased. 
C)  fewer teens engaged in premarital sex. 
D)  high-speed communications contributed to a hypersexualized environment. 
A)  acceptance of single parenthood increased. 
B)  acceptance of teen sex increased. 
C)  fewer teens engaged in premarital sex. 
D)  high-speed communications contributed to a hypersexualized environment.

Question 11

In terms of social support, Americans are __________ accepting of homosexuality than of .

Accepted Answer

A)  less; abortion 
B)  less; single parenthood 
C)  more; divorce 
D)  more; sex outside of marriage 
A)  less; abortion 
B)  less; single parenthood 
C)  more; divorce 
D)  more; sex outside of marriage

Question 12

The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  being gay. 
B)  homophobia. 
C)  heterosexism. 
D)  coming out. 
A)  being gay. 
B)  homophobia. 
C)  heterosexism. 
D)  coming out.

Question 13

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health was

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia. 
A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia.

Question 14

An estimated______ percent of the population are described as asexual.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 15

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian 
B)  Black 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White 
A)  Asian 
B)  Black 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White

Question 16

Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual. 
A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual.

Question 17

In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

Accepted Answer

A)  gone up for women and stayed the same for men. 
B)  gone up for both men and women. 
C)  stayed about the same for both men and women. 
D)  gone down for women and gone up for men. 
A)  gone up for women and stayed the same for men. 
B)  gone up for both men and women. 
C)  stayed about the same for both men and women. 
D)  gone down for women and gone up for men.

Question 18

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

Accepted Answer

A)  the success of abstinence programs. 
B)  increases in teen abortions. 
C)  the increased number of marriages. 
D)  improved use of contraceptives. 
A)  the success of abstinence programs. 
B)  increases in teen abortions. 
C)  the increased number of marriages. 
D)  improved use of contraceptives.

Question 19

Compare the historical scientific attitude regarding homosexuality with the current understanding.

Accepted Answer

Historically, homosexuality was consider

Question 20

The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because

Accepted Answer

A)  they reject the double standard. 
B)  they are less concerned about morality. 
C)  they are less able to protect their daughters from exploitation. 
D)  early childbearing results in greater welfare. 
A)  they reject the double standard. 
B)  they are less concerned about morality. 
C)  they are less able to protect their daughters from exploitation. 
D)  early childbearing results in greater welfare.

John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate came out during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates

Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Victorian moralists' panic over masturbation was in part fueled by the fear that

Putting a baby boy in a shirt that says "future ladies' man" is an example of

Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?

Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual______ with regard to one's gender identity.

Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

In terms of social support, Americans are __________ accepting of homosexuality than of .

The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health was

An estimated______ percent of the population are described as asexual.

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?

Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

Compare the historical scientific attitude regarding homosexuality with the current understanding.

The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because

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Exam 6: Sexuality

John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate came out during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates

Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Victorian moralists' panic over masturbation was in part fueled by the fear that

Putting a baby boy in a shirt that says "future ladies' man" is an example of

Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?

Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual______ with regard to one's gender identity.

Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

In terms of social support, Americans are __________ accepting of homosexuality than of .

The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health was

An estimated______ percent of the population are described as asexual.

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?

Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

Compare the historical scientific attitude regarding homosexuality with the current understanding.

The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because

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

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