Question 1

Most of the sexuality research during the Victorian period was _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  successful 
B)  thwarted 
C)  useful 
D)  None of these are correct 
A)  successful 
B)  thwarted 
C)  useful 
D)  None of these are correct

Question 2

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews and questionnaires in sexuality-related research.

Accepted Answer

Interviews allow the researcher to estab

Question 3

To understand sexual behavior in humans, which of the following groups of theorists studied animal sexual patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary theorists 
B)  Feminist theorists 
C)  Queer theorists 
D)  Behavioral theorists 
A)  Evolutionary theorists 
B)  Feminist theorists 
C)  Queer theorists 
D)  Behavioral theorists

Question 4

According to feminists, sexology in the United States has been dominated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  White, middle-class, heterosexist attitudes 
B)  White, upper-class, heterosexist attitudes 
C)  Black, lower-class, heterosexist attitudes 
D)  Black, middle-class, heterosexist attitudes 
A)  White, middle-class, heterosexist attitudes 
B)  White, upper-class, heterosexist attitudes 
C)  Black, lower-class, heterosexist attitudes 
D)  Black, middle-class, heterosexist attitudes

Question 5

Describe steps that Kinsey took with his choice of sampling and data collection methods to avoid bias in his findings.

Accepted Answer

In terms of data collection, only Kinsey

Question 6

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual sexuality is designed to maximize the chances of passing on one's genes. 
B)  Sexuality exists for reproducing the species. 
C)  Sexual activities are not evolved to ensure the survival of the species. 
D)  Qualities such as monogamy, honesty, and sensitivity would help a partner be reliable. 
A)  Individual sexuality is designed to maximize the chances of passing on one's genes. 
B)  Sexuality exists for reproducing the species. 
C)  Sexual activities are not evolved to ensure the survival of the species. 
D)  Qualities such as monogamy, honesty, and sensitivity would help a partner be reliable.

Question 7

What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson?

Accepted Answer

A)  They did not use random sampling. 
B)  They did not use measurable assessments. 
C)  They focused solely on the sexual behaviors of men. 
D)  They focused only on the experiences of incarcerated women. 
A)  They did not use random sampling. 
B)  They did not use measurable assessments. 
C)  They focused solely on the sexual behaviors of men. 
D)  They focused only on the experiences of incarcerated women.

Question 8

What are the areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to touch and are associated with sexual pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electra complex 
B)  Operant conditions 
C)  Erogenous zones 
D)  Oedipus complex 
A)  Electra complex 
B)  Operant conditions 
C)  Erogenous zones 
D)  Oedipus complex

Question 9

What are the childhood stages of development during which the id's pleasure-seeking energies focus on distinct erogenous zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty 
B)  Preteenaged 
C)  Core development 
D)  Psychosexual development 
A)  Puberty 
B)  Preteenaged 
C)  Core development 
D)  Psychosexual development

Question 10

Compare and contrast three of the following theories using sexuality-related examples: behavioral, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, biological, evolutionary, sociological, feminist, or queer.

Accepted Answer

Examples may include the following: Beha

Question 11

In which year did academic programs specializing in human sexuality begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1940s 
D)  1970s 
A)  1960s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1940s 
D)  1970s

Question 12

According to which theory does human sexuality emphasize that sexual behavior is primarily biological?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoanalytical theory 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Biological theory 
D)  Queer theory 
A)  Psychoanalytical theory 
B)  Social learning theory 
C)  Biological theory 
D)  Queer theory

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the scientific study of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Philosophy 
B)  Zoology 
C)  Biology 
D)  Sexology 
A)  Philosophy 
B)  Zoology 
C)  Biology 
D)  Sexology

Question 14

Which of the following best fits the findings of cross-cultural studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with a written language have the lowest rates of masturbation. 
B)  Sexual intercourse is most common when couples wake up in the morning. 
C)  Women usually initiate foreplay in heterosexual relationships. 
D)  Female orgasmic ability varies greatly from culture to culture. 
A)  Those with a written language have the lowest rates of masturbation. 
B)  Sexual intercourse is most common when couples wake up in the morning. 
C)  Women usually initiate foreplay in heterosexual relationships. 
D)  Female orgasmic ability varies greatly from culture to culture.

Question 15

Which person is MOST likely to participate in a sexuality research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone who is sexually inexperienced and has conservative views 
B)  Someone who is sexually inexperienced and has liberal views 
C)  Someone who is sexually experienced and has liberal views 
D)  Someone who is sexually experienced and has conservative views 
A)  Someone who is sexually inexperienced and has conservative views 
B)  Someone who is sexually inexperienced and has liberal views 
C)  Someone who is sexually experienced and has liberal views 
D)  Someone who is sexually experienced and has conservative views

Question 16

Behavior theory is to operant conditioning as humanistic theory is to _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosexual development 
B)  aversion therapy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiology 
A)  psychosexual development 
B)  aversion therapy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiology

Question 17

What statement best fits with queer theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important for research to uncover the cause of homosexuality. 
B)  Sexuality education should focus on teaching gender differences. 
C)  Sexual orientation categories lead to limited views of sexuality. 
D)  Research findings should be separated based on sexual orientation. 
A)  It is important for research to uncover the cause of homosexuality. 
B)  Sexuality education should focus on teaching gender differences. 
C)  Sexual orientation categories lead to limited views of sexuality. 
D)  Research findings should be separated based on sexual orientation.

Question 18

What statement best fits with feminist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The social construction of sexuality is based on power. 
B)  Women are no longer seen as subordinate and submissive in the U.S. culture. 
C)  Sexuality is governed by biological gender differences more than other factors. 
D)  The social construction of sexuality is based on the media. 
A)  The social construction of sexuality is based on power. 
B)  Women are no longer seen as subordinate and submissive in the U.S. culture. 
C)  Sexuality is governed by biological gender differences more than other factors. 
D)  The social construction of sexuality is based on the media.

Question 19

Which of the following defines a set of assumptions, principles, or methods that helps a researcher understand the nature of the phenomenon being studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laws 
B)  Guidelines 
C)  Rules 
D)  Theory 
A)  Laws 
B)  Guidelines 
C)  Rules 
D)  Theory

Question 20

Sociological theorists consider media messages to be the primary factor influencing our ideas about sexuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most of the sexuality research during the Victorian period was _______.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews and questionnaires in sexuality-related research.

To understand sexual behavior in humans, which of the following groups of theorists studied animal sexual patterns?

According to feminists, sexology in the United States has been dominated by which of the following?

Describe steps that Kinsey took with his choice of sampling and data collection methods to avoid bias in his findings.

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following statements is false?

What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson?

What are the areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to touch and are associated with sexual pleasure?

What are the childhood stages of development during which the id's pleasure-seeking energies focus on distinct erogenous zones?

Compare and contrast three of the following theories using sexuality-related examples: behavioral, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, biological, evolutionary, sociological, feminist, or queer.

In which year did academic programs specializing in human sexuality begin?

According to which theory does human sexuality emphasize that sexual behavior is primarily biological?

Which of the following refers to the scientific study of sexuality?

Which of the following best fits the findings of cross-cultural studies?

Which person is MOST likely to participate in a sexuality research study?

Behavior theory is to operant conditioning as humanistic theory is to _______________.

What statement best fits with queer theory?

What statement best fits with feminist theory?

Which of the following defines a set of assumptions, principles, or methods that helps a researcher understand the nature of the phenomenon being studied?

Sociological theorists consider media messages to be the primary factor influencing our ideas about sexuality.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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Exam 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Most of the sexuality research during the Victorian period was _______.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews and questionnaires in sexuality-related research.

To understand sexual behavior in humans, which of the following groups of theorists studied animal sexual patterns?

According to feminists, sexology in the United States has been dominated by which of the following?

Describe steps that Kinsey took with his choice of sampling and data collection methods to avoid bias in his findings.

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following statements is false?

What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson?

What are the areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to touch and are associated with sexual pleasure?

What are the childhood stages of development during which the id's pleasure-seeking energies focus on distinct erogenous zones?

Compare and contrast three of the following theories using sexuality-related examples: behavioral, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, biological, evolutionary, sociological, feminist, or queer.

In which year did academic programs specializing in human sexuality begin?

According to which theory does human sexuality emphasize that sexual behavior is primarily biological?

Which of the following refers to the scientific study of sexuality?

Which of the following best fits the findings of cross-cultural studies?

Which person is MOST likely to participate in a sexuality research study?

Behavior theory is to operant conditioning as humanistic theory is to _______________.

What statement best fits with queer theory?

What statement best fits with feminist theory?

Which of the following defines a set of assumptions, principles, or methods that helps a researcher understand the nature of the phenomenon being studied?

Sociological theorists consider media messages to be the primary factor influencing our ideas about sexuality.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters