Question 1

During the Victorian era, what instrument would be considered "ladylike" and appropriate for a woman to play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flute 
B)  Cello 
C)  Piano 
D)  All of these 
A)  Flute 
B)  Cello 
C)  Piano 
D)  All of these

Question 2

Within ancient Greek culture, love and sex went hand-in-hand and romantic love between a man and woman was the most ideal form of love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Comstock Act of 1873 allowed people access to contraception if they were married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If I held the belief that upon marriage, the husband and wife "become one" and sex is acceptable only within a marital union, what ancient culture would I most likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greek 
B)  Roman 
C)  Hebrew 
D)  Egyptian 
A)  Greek 
B)  Roman 
C)  Hebrew 
D)  Egyptian

Question 5

Temple prostitutes were women who would have sex with worshippers to provide money for the temple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

By the late Middle Ages, women were:

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated to a place of purity and considered almost perfect. 
B)  Considered blank slates needing guidance about love from their husbands. 
C)  Thought to be temptresses. 
D)  Sent to convents to be cured of their natural tendencies to seduce men. 
A)  Elevated to a place of purity and considered almost perfect. 
B)  Considered blank slates needing guidance about love from their husbands. 
C)  Thought to be temptresses. 
D)  Sent to convents to be cured of their natural tendencies to seduce men.

Question 7

What was a main contribution of Hebrew thought on sexual attitudes in the Western world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The emphasis on sexual relations with family members 
B)  The prevalence of homosexual relationships as part of human nature 
C)  The prevalence of sex manuals with explicit pictures and instruction 
D)  The emphasis on sexual relations and love within a marital union 
A)  The emphasis on sexual relations with family members 
B)  The prevalence of homosexual relationships as part of human nature 
C)  The prevalence of sex manuals with explicit pictures and instruction 
D)  The emphasis on sexual relations and love within a marital union

Question 8

Briefly describe the history of the vibrator. How was it a reflection of the status of women at that time it was invented?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the history of the vibrator....

Question 9

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association:

Accepted Answer

A)  Removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders. 
B)  Added homosexuality to its list of psychiatric disorders. 
C)  Released a report on the well-being of children with gay parents. 
D)  Concluded that homosexuality was caused by environmental factors. 
A)  Removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders. 
B)  Added homosexuality to its list of psychiatric disorders. 
C)  Released a report on the well-being of children with gay parents. 
D)  Concluded that homosexuality was caused by environmental factors.

Question 10

The Kama Sutra contains guidance to couples about the dangers of having passion within sexual relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the text, what term refers to a trait exclusive to humans as opposed to humans and animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexuality 
B)  Sexual intercourse 
C)  Sexual instincts 
D)  Sex 
A)  Sexuality 
B)  Sexual intercourse 
C)  Sexual instincts 
D)  Sex

Question 12

According to your textbook, why did Paul condemn sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  He believed men and women should be held to the same standards. 
B)  He did not want love of humans to compete with love of God. 
C)  He believed that women were Godlike, therefore should not be touched. 
D)  He believed that giving into sexual temptation made people more like animals. 
A)  He believed men and women should be held to the same standards. 
B)  He did not want love of humans to compete with love of God. 
C)  He believed that women were Godlike, therefore should not be touched. 
D)  He believed that giving into sexual temptation made people more like animals.

Question 13

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance, and give two examples of how someone might experience cognitive dissonance related to sexuality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance, and...

Question 14

The Comstock Act of 1873:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowed people access to contraception if they were married. 
B)  Outlawed the mailing of articles on contraception. 
C)  Outlawed prostitution. 
D)  Made homosexual relations among consenting adults legal. 
A)  Allowed people access to contraception if they were married. 
B)  Outlawed the mailing of articles on contraception. 
C)  Outlawed prostitution. 
D)  Made homosexual relations among consenting adults legal.

Question 15

Contrast the work of Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger with respect to birth control. What was the rationale for the efforts of each of them?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contrast the work of Anthony Comstock and...

Question 16

Due to the media's use of digitally altered images of the face and body, some countries have proposed legislation to require warning labels on photos that have been retouched.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following best describes harems within traditional Islamic communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Places with orgies between groups of men and women 
B)  Places where women learned to become self sufficient 
C)  Places restricted to lower class women 
D)  Places for males to obtain the services of prostitutes 
A)  Places with orgies between groups of men and women 
B)  Places where women learned to become self sufficient 
C)  Places restricted to lower class women 
D)  Places for males to obtain the services of prostitutes

Question 18

Consumption of semen according to Hindu Tantric sexual practices was considered to provide strength and magical powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What was the 19th century cure for hysteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restraint from sexual relations 
B)  The vibrator 
C)  Surgery 
D)  Graham crackers 
A)  Restraint from sexual relations 
B)  The vibrator 
C)  Surgery 
D)  Graham crackers

Question 20

What seems to be the most plausible reason why more is known about the history of male sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research shows that sexual pleasure did not become important for women until shifts in societal views in the late 1800s. 
B)  Most historical information was intended to relate to both males and females, but formal writing conventions used masculine-based language. 
C)  Historically, women's voices were often silenced, resulting in more information and accounts related to men's lives and experiences. 
D)  Women tend to prefer more privacy in their sexual lives; thus, less is known about them. 
A)  Research shows that sexual pleasure did not become important for women until shifts in societal views in the late 1800s. 
B)  Most historical information was intended to relate to both males and females, but formal writing conventions used masculine-based language. 
C)  Historically, women's voices were often silenced, resulting in more information and accounts related to men's lives and experiences. 
D)  Women tend to prefer more privacy in their sexual lives; thus, less is known about them.

During the Victorian era, what instrument would be considered "ladylike" and appropriate for a woman to play?

Within ancient Greek culture, love and sex went hand-in-hand and romantic love between a man and woman was the most ideal form of love.

The Comstock Act of 1873 allowed people access to contraception if they were married.

If I held the belief that upon marriage, the husband and wife "become one" and sex is acceptable only within a marital union, what ancient culture would I most likely belong to?

Temple prostitutes were women who would have sex with worshippers to provide money for the temple.

By the late Middle Ages, women were:

What was a main contribution of Hebrew thought on sexual attitudes in the Western world?

Briefly describe the history of the vibrator. How was it a reflection of the status of women at that time it was invented?

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association:

The Kama Sutra contains guidance to couples about the dangers of having passion within sexual relations.

In the text, what term refers to a trait exclusive to humans as opposed to humans and animals?

According to your textbook, why did Paul condemn sexuality?

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance, and give two examples of how someone might experience cognitive dissonance related to sexuality.

The Comstock Act of 1873:

Contrast the work of Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger with respect to birth control. What was the rationale for the efforts of each of them?

Due to the media's use of digitally altered images of the face and body, some countries have proposed legislation to require warning labels on photos that have been retouched.

Which of the following best describes harems within traditional Islamic communities?

Consumption of semen according to Hindu Tantric sexual practices was considered to provide strength and magical powers.

What was the 19th century cure for hysteria?

What seems to be the most plausible reason why more is known about the history of male sexuality?

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

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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Exam 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

During the Victorian era, what instrument would be considered "ladylike" and appropriate for a woman to play?

Within ancient Greek culture, love and sex went hand-in-hand and romantic love between a man and woman was the most ideal form of love.

The Comstock Act of 1873 allowed people access to contraception if they were married.

If I held the belief that upon marriage, the husband and wife "become one" and sex is acceptable only within a marital union, what ancient culture would I most likely belong to?

Temple prostitutes were women who would have sex with worshippers to provide money for the temple.

By the late Middle Ages, women were:

What was a main contribution of Hebrew thought on sexual attitudes in the Western world?

Briefly describe the history of the vibrator. How was it a reflection of the status of women at that time it was invented?

In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association:

The Kama Sutra contains guidance to couples about the dangers of having passion within sexual relations.

In the text, what term refers to a trait exclusive to humans as opposed to humans and animals?

According to your textbook, why did Paul condemn sexuality?

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance, and give two examples of how someone might experience cognitive dissonance related to sexuality.

The Comstock Act of 1873:

Contrast the work of Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger with respect to birth control. What was the rationale for the efforts of each of them?

Due to the media's use of digitally altered images of the face and body, some countries have proposed legislation to require warning labels on photos that have been retouched.

Which of the following best describes harems within traditional Islamic communities?

Consumption of semen according to Hindu Tantric sexual practices was considered to provide strength and magical powers.

What was the 19th century cure for hysteria?

What seems to be the most plausible reason why more is known about the history of male sexuality?

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

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters