Question 1

Studies of abstinence-only education have shown that

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A)  they effectively teach issues like condom use and birth control. 
B)  they are not effective at influencing student behavior. 
C)  "virginity pledges" proved to be effective at delaying sexual activity. 
D)  abstinence-only is preferable for students. 
A)  they effectively teach issues like condom use and birth control. 
B)  they are not effective at influencing student behavior. 
C)  "virginity pledges" proved to be effective at delaying sexual activity. 
D)  abstinence-only is preferable for students.

Question 2

Disliking someone because the person identifies as lesbian, bisexual, or gay is referred to as

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

Question 3

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

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A)  Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 
B)  Teen Sexual Behavior Survey. 
C)  Kinsey Report. 
D)  Sexual Activity Report. 
A)  Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 
B)  Teen Sexual Behavior Survey. 
C)  Kinsey Report. 
D)  Sexual Activity Report.

Question 4

According to the text, which of the following is a common feature of pornography?

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A)  Most pornography shows men using condoms, which increases the likelihood of condom usage among college students who view porn. 
B)  A lot of porn is oriented on female sexual gratification and fulfillment, thereby neglecting men's desires. 
C)  Research has not demonstrated any positive aspects of pornography. 
D)  Pornography may contribute to conflicts within marriage by altering the way people think about healthy and enjoyable sex. 
A)  Most pornography shows men using condoms, which increases the likelihood of condom usage among college students who view porn. 
B)  A lot of porn is oriented on female sexual gratification and fulfillment, thereby neglecting men's desires. 
C)  Research has not demonstrated any positive aspects of pornography. 
D)  Pornography may contribute to conflicts within marriage by altering the way people think about healthy and enjoyable sex.

Question 5

According to the text, the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

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A)  nonconsensual sex between teens and adults. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  STD rates. 
D)  consensual sex between teens. 
A)  nonconsensual sex between teens and adults. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  STD rates. 
D)  consensual sex between teens.

Question 6

Evidence for the continuing role of the sexual double standard can be found in the fact that

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A)  men prefer to date women with less sexual experience. 
B)  men prefer to marry women with less sexual experience. 
C)  men are comfortable with women initiating sex. 
D)  there is equal social response to sexual activity for men and women. 
A)  men prefer to date women with less sexual experience. 
B)  men prefer to marry women with less sexual experience. 
C)  men are comfortable with women initiating sex. 
D)  there is equal social response to sexual activity for men and women.

Question 7

Coming out is a significant event in the life of someone who identifies as queer because

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A)  biology determines sexual orientation. 
B)  sexuality is part of self-identity. 
C)  social categories ignore stigmas. 
D)  sexual behavior is varied. 
A)  biology determines sexual orientation. 
B)  sexuality is part of self-identity. 
C)  social categories ignore stigmas. 
D)  sexual behavior is varied.

Question 8

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common, with __________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

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A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  60 
A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  60

Question 9

Sexuality is important in today's society because of the

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A)  sexualization of society. 
B)  loss of traditional values. 
C)  changing role of women. 
D)  freedom of sexual choice. 
A)  sexualization of society. 
B)  loss of traditional values. 
C)  changing role of women. 
D)  freedom of sexual choice.

Question 10

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

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

Question 11

It is not uncommon today for______ a person to be sexually active for out of 90 years but only produce one or two children in all that time.

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A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Question 12

Fundamental self-description often depends on gendered categories that are tied to

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A)  biological identities. 
B)  technological advances. 
C)  sexual orientations. 
D)  sexual identities. 
A)  biological identities. 
B)  technological advances. 
C)  sexual orientations. 
D)  sexual identities.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the HPV vaccine?

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A)  Medical research suggests that the vaccine leads to an increased risk of cervical cancer. 
B)  Many parents oppose the vaccine because there has not been adequate research to show its safety. 
C)  The vaccine has been shown to cause significant weight gain in adolescent girls. 
D)  Many parents object to the vaccine on the unfounded idea that a sex-related vaccine will encourage sexual activity. 
A)  Medical research suggests that the vaccine leads to an increased risk of cervical cancer. 
B)  Many parents oppose the vaccine because there has not been adequate research to show its safety. 
C)  The vaccine has been shown to cause significant weight gain in adolescent girls. 
D)  Many parents object to the vaccine on the unfounded idea that a sex-related vaccine will encourage sexual activity.

Question 14

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

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A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  age. 
D)  lack of exercise. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  age. 
D)  lack of exercise.

Question 15

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

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

Question 16

Sex at older ages is more likely to occur for people who are

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A)  in good mental and physical health. 
B)  suffering from medical conditions, like erectile dysfunction. 
C)  single, and this is especially true for women. 
D)  ambivalent in their attitudes about sexual activity. 
A)  in good mental and physical health. 
B)  suffering from medical conditions, like erectile dysfunction. 
C)  single, and this is especially true for women. 
D)  ambivalent in their attitudes about sexual activity.

Question 17

The most common STD is

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

Question 18

What does adopting a queer theory approach mean?

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A)  identifying with narrow classifications of sexuality 
B)  taking into consideration the role of biological factors on sexual identity 
C)  understanding the fluidity and diversity of sexual orientation and behavior 
D)  recognizing the unnatural and immoral nature of sexual identity 
A)  identifying with narrow classifications of sexuality 
B)  taking into consideration the role of biological factors on sexual identity 
C)  understanding the fluidity and diversity of sexual orientation and behavior 
D)  recognizing the unnatural and immoral nature of sexual identity

Question 19

Which of the following has contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

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A)  modern birth control 
B)  increasing religious beliefs 
C)  rejection of premarital sex 
D)  increased parental supervision 
A)  modern birth control 
B)  increasing religious beliefs 
C)  rejection of premarital sex 
D)  increased parental supervision

Question 20

Which have more impact on human behavior: biological influences or social influences? Provide examples from the text to support your decision.

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Social influences have more impact becau

Studies of abstinence-only education have shown that

Disliking someone because the person identifies as lesbian, bisexual, or gay is referred to as

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

According to the text, which of the following is a common feature of pornography?

According to the text, the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

Evidence for the continuing role of the sexual double standard can be found in the fact that

Coming out is a significant event in the life of someone who identifies as queer because

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common, with __________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

Sexuality is important in today's society because of the

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

It is not uncommon today for______ a person to be sexually active for out of 90 years but only produce one or two children in all that time.

Fundamental self-description often depends on gendered categories that are tied to

Which of the following is true about the HPV vaccine?

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Sex at older ages is more likely to occur for people who are

The most common STD is

What does adopting a queer theory approach mean?

Which of the following has contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

Which have more impact on human behavior: biological influences or social influences? Provide examples from the text to support your decision.

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Exam 6: Sexuality

Studies of abstinence-only education have shown that

Disliking someone because the person identifies as lesbian, bisexual, or gay is referred to as

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

According to the text, which of the following is a common feature of pornography?

According to the text, the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

Evidence for the continuing role of the sexual double standard can be found in the fact that

Coming out is a significant event in the life of someone who identifies as queer because

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common, with __________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

Sexuality is important in today's society because of the

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

It is not uncommon today for______ a person to be sexually active for out of 90 years but only produce one or two children in all that time.

Fundamental self-description often depends on gendered categories that are tied to

Which of the following is true about the HPV vaccine?

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Sex at older ages is more likely to occur for people who are

The most common STD is

What does adopting a queer theory approach mean?

Which of the following has contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

Which have more impact on human behavior: biological influences or social influences? Provide examples from the text to support your decision.

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