Question 1

Which stage of development in males differs in many ways from parallel development in girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescence 
B)  Preadolescence 
C)  Birth to age 2 
D)  Ages 2 to 5 
A)  Adolescence 
B)  Preadolescence 
C)  Birth to age 2 
D)  Ages 2 to 5

Question 2

Ultrasound technology has revealed that sexual anatomy (e.g., erections in males) becomes functional before birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do children attempt to understand gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being flirtatious or engaging in sexual behaviors such as kissing 
B)  Undressing 
C)  Genital touching 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  Being flirtatious or engaging in sexual behaviors such as kissing 
B)  Undressing 
C)  Genital touching 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 4

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives rarely occurs during preadolescence. 
B)  When sexual contact occurs between siblings, psychological damage is minimized if there is a large age difference between the siblings. 
C)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives usually takes the form of sex games. 
D)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives usually takes the form of abuse. 
A)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives rarely occurs during preadolescence. 
B)  When sexual contact occurs between siblings, psychological damage is minimized if there is a large age difference between the siblings. 
C)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives usually takes the form of sex games. 
D)  Sexual contact between siblings or close relatives usually takes the form of abuse.

Question 5

About what percent of American students in grades 9-12 have engaged in heterosexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  85% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  85%

Question 6

Experts encourage parents to be tolerant of their children's questions and behaviors related to sexuality (e.g., genital touching).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement describes common feelings of teens about the timing of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls who mature early feel more positive about their bodies. 
B)  Boys who develop late feel more positive about their bodies. 
C)  Early development in girls is less embarrassing than early development in boys. 
D)  Maturing early or late can be difficult for both boys and girls. 
A)  Girls who mature early feel more positive about their bodies. 
B)  Boys who develop late feel more positive about their bodies. 
C)  Early development in girls is less embarrassing than early development in boys. 
D)  Maturing early or late can be difficult for both boys and girls.

Question 8

The first sign of puberty in biological females is usually ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the appearance of breast buds 
B)  a change in body shape 
C)  a growth spurt 
D)  underarm hair growth 
A)  the appearance of breast buds 
B)  a change in body shape 
C)  a growth spurt 
D)  underarm hair growth

Question 9

Children between ages 6 and 12 begin building a larger knowledge about sexual information from which sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Siblings 
B)  Parents 
C)  Peers 
D)  All of these are correct 
A)  Siblings 
B)  Parents 
C)  Peers 
D)  All of these are correct

Question 10

On average, which of these signs of puberty are most likely to occur first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys experience their first ejaculation. 
B)  Girls experience their first period. 
C)  Girls develop breast buds. 
D)  Boys grow pubic hair. 
A)  Boys experience their first ejaculation. 
B)  Girls experience their first period. 
C)  Girls develop breast buds. 
D)  Boys grow pubic hair.

Question 11

What is true of teenage pregnancy rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teen birth rates in the U.S. have increased steadily since the early 1990s. 
B)  Teen birth rates in the U.S. are significantly lower than those in other industrialized nations. 
C)  The United States is ahead of most other Western countries in providing specialized services for teen mothers. 
D)  Teen birth rates in the United States have declined since the 1990s. 
A)  Teen birth rates in the U.S. have increased steadily since the early 1990s. 
B)  Teen birth rates in the U.S. are significantly lower than those in other industrialized nations. 
C)  The United States is ahead of most other Western countries in providing specialized services for teen mothers. 
D)  Teen birth rates in the United States have declined since the 1990s.

Question 12

What activity is often more directed toward achieving orgasm than simply producing pleasurable sensations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masturbation 
B)  Fellatio 
C)  Sexual contact 
D)  Cunnilingus 
A)  Masturbation 
B)  Fellatio 
C)  Sexual contact 
D)  Cunnilingus

Question 13

The National Survey of Family Growth had the following finding related to anal sex among teens:

Accepted Answer

A)  Anal sex is very uncommon, reported by approximately 5% of teens aged 18 to 19. 
B)  There are significant differences among ethnic and racial groups, with heterosexual Hispanic males reporting the lowest rates of anal intercourse. 
C)  Same-sex receptive anal sex was reported by approximately 15% of men aged 18 to 19. 
D)  Reports of engaging in anal sex were over 10% for both males and females aged 18 to 19. 
A)  Anal sex is very uncommon, reported by approximately 5% of teens aged 18 to 19. 
B)  There are significant differences among ethnic and racial groups, with heterosexual Hispanic males reporting the lowest rates of anal intercourse. 
C)  Same-sex receptive anal sex was reported by approximately 15% of men aged 18 to 19. 
D)  Reports of engaging in anal sex were over 10% for both males and females aged 18 to 19.

Question 14

What best describes genital self-stimulation in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  During infancy, genital touching is virtually unknown. 
B)  Genital touching during infancy is uncommon and should be considered a warning sign of potential psychosexual disorders. 
C)  During infancy, genital touching is uncommon and not correlated with future sexual problems when it does occur. 
D)  Genital touching during infancy is common and should not be discouraged. 
A)  During infancy, genital touching is virtually unknown. 
B)  Genital touching during infancy is uncommon and should be considered a warning sign of potential psychosexual disorders. 
C)  During infancy, genital touching is uncommon and not correlated with future sexual problems when it does occur. 
D)  Genital touching during infancy is common and should not be discouraged.

Question 15

According to the most recent sexuality studies, oral sex among teens has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the specific term for the act of sexually stimulating the female genitals with the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cunnilingus 
B)  Stimulus 
C)  Fellatio 
D)  Abstinence 
A)  Cunnilingus 
B)  Stimulus 
C)  Fellatio 
D)  Abstinence

Question 17

Define "adulthood" and how adolescence prepares people for it. What are your thoughts about the length of adolescence according to the textbook?

Accepted Answer

Adulthood occurs when people have a sens

Question 18

In which century did the movement to develop formal and effective sexuality education programs begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  19th century 
B)  20th century 
C)  18th century 
D)  None of these is correct 
A)  19th century 
B)  20th century 
C)  18th century 
D)  None of these is correct

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true related to religion and sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion has not been found to be a significant factor in delaying first intercourse. 
B)  Religious teens are more likely to have higher incidents of premarital sexual activity out of curiosity. 
C)  Religious teens delay sexual behaviors but then frequency is not influenced by religion. 
D)  Religious teens are more likely to use contraception when they do become sexually active. 
A)  Religion has not been found to be a significant factor in delaying first intercourse. 
B)  Religious teens are more likely to have higher incidents of premarital sexual activity out of curiosity. 
C)  Religious teens delay sexual behaviors but then frequency is not influenced by religion. 
D)  Religious teens are more likely to use contraception when they do become sexually active.

Question 20

What hormone is released in response to a baby's crying, which in turn facilitates the release of breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Pheromone 
D)  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) 
A)  Estrogen 
B)  Oxytocin 
C)  Pheromone 
D)  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Which stage of development in males differs in many ways from parallel development in girls?

Ultrasound technology has revealed that sexual anatomy (e.g., erections in males) becomes functional before birth.

How do children attempt to understand gender roles?

Which statement is true?

About what percent of American students in grades 9-12 have engaged in heterosexual intercourse?

Experts encourage parents to be tolerant of their children's questions and behaviors related to sexuality (e.g., genital touching).

Which statement describes common feelings of teens about the timing of puberty?

The first sign of puberty in biological females is usually ____________.

Children between ages 6 and 12 begin building a larger knowledge about sexual information from which sources?

On average, which of these signs of puberty are most likely to occur first?

What is true of teenage pregnancy rates?

What activity is often more directed toward achieving orgasm than simply producing pleasurable sensations?

The National Survey of Family Growth had the following finding related to anal sex among teens:

What best describes genital self-stimulation in infants?

According to the most recent sexuality studies, oral sex among teens has increased.

What is the specific term for the act of sexually stimulating the female genitals with the mouth?

Define "adulthood" and how adolescence prepares people for it. What are your thoughts about the length of adolescence according to the textbook?

In which century did the movement to develop formal and effective sexuality education programs begin?

Which of the following statements is true related to religion and sexual activity?

What hormone is released in response to a baby's crying, which in turn facilitates the release of breast milk?

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Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

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Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

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Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

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Exam 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Which stage of development in males differs in many ways from parallel development in girls?

Ultrasound technology has revealed that sexual anatomy (e.g., erections in males) becomes functional before birth.

How do children attempt to understand gender roles?

Which statement is true?

About what percent of American students in grades 9-12 have engaged in heterosexual intercourse?

Experts encourage parents to be tolerant of their children's questions and behaviors related to sexuality (e.g., genital touching).

Which statement describes common feelings of teens about the timing of puberty?

The first sign of puberty in biological females is usually ____________.

Children between ages 6 and 12 begin building a larger knowledge about sexual information from which sources?

On average, which of these signs of puberty are most likely to occur first?

What is true of teenage pregnancy rates?

What activity is often more directed toward achieving orgasm than simply producing pleasurable sensations?

The National Survey of Family Growth had the following finding related to anal sex among teens:

What best describes genital self-stimulation in infants?

According to the most recent sexuality studies, oral sex among teens has increased.

What is the specific term for the act of sexually stimulating the female genitals with the mouth?

Define "adulthood" and how adolescence prepares people for it. What are your thoughts about the length of adolescence according to the textbook?

In which century did the movement to develop formal and effective sexuality education programs begin?

Which of the following statements is true related to religion and sexual activity?

What hormone is released in response to a baby's crying, which in turn facilitates the release of breast milk?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

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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