Question 1

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 2

Laura asks questions such as "how far should you go on a date" and "why do people think it is wrong to have sex before marriage?" How old is Laura likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 8 
B)  9 to 12 
C)  12 to 14 
D)  15 to 17 
A)  6 to 8 
B)  9 to 12 
C)  12 to 14 
D)  15 to 17

Question 3

Molly has just taken a virginity pledge. Compared to girls who did not take this pledge, Molly is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstain from sexual intercourse until marriage. 
B)  Have an unplanned pregnancy. 
C)  Use contraception if she "breaks" her pledge. 
D)  Masturbate more frequently. 
A)  Abstain from sexual intercourse until marriage. 
B)  Have an unplanned pregnancy. 
C)  Use contraception if she "breaks" her pledge. 
D)  Masturbate more frequently.

Question 4

People from which country are least likely to engage in sexual intercourse as teenagers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  Japan 
C)  France 
D)  Russia 
A)  Canada 
B)  Japan 
C)  France 
D)  Russia

Question 5

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 tend to delay sexual behaviors but after they start having sex, the influence from religion has little impact on the frequency of sexual behaviors. 
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 tend to delay sexual behaviors but after they start having sex, the influence from religion has little impact on the frequency of sexual behaviors. 
D)  Religious teens are more likely to use contraception when they do become sexually active.

Question 6

Related to peer influences, what is true of how peers influence each other related to sexual behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person's perception of what peers are doing has a greater influence than peers' actual behaviors. 
B)  Peers' actual behaviors are the strongest predictor of sexual behavior within peer groups. 
C)  Peer influences are only correlated with patterns of casual sex but have not been found to greatly influence teens in serious dating relationships. 
D)  Contrary to popular belief, peer influences are not related to decisions about sexual activities during adolescence. 
A)  A person's perception of what peers are doing has a greater influence than peers' actual behaviors. 
B)  Peers' actual behaviors are the strongest predictor of sexual behavior within peer groups. 
C)  Peer influences are only correlated with patterns of casual sex but have not been found to greatly influence teens in serious dating relationships. 
D)  Contrary to popular belief, peer influences are not related to decisions about sexual activities during adolescence.

Question 7

Same-sex experimentation in preadolescents is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Very rare. 
B)  An early sign of future sexual orientation. 
C)  Quite common. 
D)  A sign that the child has been sexually abused. 
A)  Very rare. 
B)  An early sign of future sexual orientation. 
C)  Quite common. 
D)  A sign that the child has been sexually abused.

Question 8

Discuss the research findings on the effects of sexuality education. Be sure to include references to specific findings. Based on these findings, what information do you feel should be included in a quality sexuality education program?

Accepted Answer

Research on the effects of sexuality edu

Question 9

Because they are more likely to be in dating relationships with a male who is older, who would be more likely to find themselves at increased risk for early initiation into sexual behavior, unprotected sex, and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latina females 
B)  Black females 
C)  White females 
D)  Asian females 
A)  Latina females 
B)  Black females 
C)  White females 
D)  Asian females

Question 10

Which statement describes typical abstinence-only sexuality education programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They typically promote abstinence as the only choice that will fully protect against pregnancy and STIs while providing information about contraception as a backup plan. 
B)  They promote abstinence and do not commonly present information about contraception, anatomy, or STIs. 
C)  Abstinence-only programs promote abstinence until the individual is old enough to be emotionally, socially, and cognitively ready to have sex. 
D)  Abstinence-only programs are supported by the majority of Americans and backed up with research evidence showing that these programs achieve their desired results. 
A)  They typically promote abstinence as the only choice that will fully protect against pregnancy and STIs while providing information about contraception as a backup plan. 
B)  They promote abstinence and do not commonly present information about contraception, anatomy, or STIs. 
C)  Abstinence-only programs promote abstinence until the individual is old enough to be emotionally, socially, and cognitively ready to have sex. 
D)  Abstinence-only programs are supported by the majority of Americans and backed up with research evidence showing that these programs achieve their desired results.

Question 11

What characteristics do countries that have lower rates of teen pregnancy, abortio,n and childbearing have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theyare more "personal-growth" oriented. 
B)  They have more conservative attitudes toward sexuality. 
C)  They have a separation of school and home related to issues of sexuality education. 
D)  They have more religious and traditional sanctions around sexual behaviors. 
A)  Theyare more "personal-growth" oriented. 
B)  They have more conservative attitudes toward sexuality. 
C)  They have a separation of school and home related to issues of sexuality education. 
D)  They have more religious and traditional sanctions around sexual behaviors.

Question 12

Who typically communicates about sexuality between parents and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothers to daughters and fathers to sons 
B)  Mothers to both sons and daughters 
C)  Fathers to both sons and daughters 
D)  Mothers and fathers equally to sons and daughters 
A)  Mothers to daughters and fathers to sons 
B)  Mothers to both sons and daughters 
C)  Fathers to both sons and daughters 
D)  Mothers and fathers equally to sons and daughters

Question 13

What best describes genital self-stimulation and 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 14

List and discuss the four reasons given in your textbook for parents' anxiety about talking with their children about sexuality.

Accepted Answer

The four reasons given in the textbook f

Question 15

The best approach for parents whose five-year-old child walks in on them while they are having sexual intercourse is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to the child that he or she should not imitate their behaviors. 
B)  Teach the child to knock before entering the bedroom in the future. 
C)  Have an honest discussion about love and intercourse. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Explain to the child that he or she should not imitate their behaviors. 
B)  Teach the child to knock before entering the bedroom in the future. 
C)  Have an honest discussion about love and intercourse. 
D)  All of these

Question 16

What type of sexuality education do the majority of American parents and teachers support being taught in schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comprehensive sexuality education 
B)  Abstinence-only sexuality education 
C)  Abstinence-only plus HIV/AIDS education 
D)  Most support no sexuality education in schools and believe that is the role of the parents. 
A)  Comprehensive sexuality education 
B)  Abstinence-only sexuality education 
C)  Abstinence-only plus HIV/AIDS education 
D)  Most support no sexuality education in schools and believe that is the role of the parents.

Question 17

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 18

Research finds that more adolescent and young adult males masturbate than females. What is one possible reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females may under-report their masturbation. 
B)  Females do not typically enjoy masturbation. 
C)  Females do not reach orgasm as easily through masturbation. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Females may under-report their masturbation. 
B)  Females do not typically enjoy masturbation. 
C)  Females do not reach orgasm as easily through masturbation. 
D)  All of these

Question 19

Identify one example of a question children might ask at each of the following stages: (1) Ages 3 to5, (2) Ages 6 to 8, (3) Ages 9 to 12, (4) Ages 12 to 14, and (5) Ages15 to 17. Based on information from your text, how would parents be encouraged to respond to each question? You may use a paragraph or chart format.

Accepted Answer

(1) Ages 3 to 5: "Why is the sky blue?"

Question 20

What is the average age for American students' first sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  16 
D)  17 
A)  14 
B)  15 
C)  16 
D)  17

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

Laura asks questions such as "how far should you go on a date" and "why do people think it is wrong to have sex before marriage?" How old is Laura likely to be?

Molly has just taken a virginity pledge. Compared to girls who did not take this pledge, Molly is more likely to:

People from which country are least likely to engage in sexual intercourse as teenagers?

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

Related to peer influences, what is true of how peers influence each other related to sexual behaviors?

Same-sex experimentation in preadolescents is:

Discuss the research findings on the effects of sexuality education. Be sure to include references to specific findings. Based on these findings, what information do you feel should be included in a quality sexuality education program?

Because they are more likely to be in dating relationships with a male who is older, who would be more likely to find themselves at increased risk for early initiation into sexual behavior, unprotected sex, and pregnancy?

Which statement describes typical abstinence-only sexuality education programs?

What characteristics do countries that have lower rates of teen pregnancy, abortio,n and childbearing have in common?

Who typically communicates about sexuality between parents and children?

What best describes genital self-stimulation and infants?

List and discuss the four reasons given in your textbook for parents' anxiety about talking with their children about sexuality.

The best approach for parents whose five-year-old child walks in on them while they are having sexual intercourse is to:

What type of sexuality education do the majority of American parents and teachers support being taught in schools?

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

Research finds that more adolescent and young adult males masturbate than females. What is one possible reason for this?

What is the average age for American students' first sexual intercourse?

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Exam 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

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

Laura asks questions such as "how far should you go on a date" and "why do people think it is wrong to have sex before marriage?" How old is Laura likely to be?

Molly has just taken a virginity pledge. Compared to girls who did not take this pledge, Molly is more likely to:

People from which country are least likely to engage in sexual intercourse as teenagers?

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

Related to peer influences, what is true of how peers influence each other related to sexual behaviors?

Same-sex experimentation in preadolescents is:

Discuss the research findings on the effects of sexuality education. Be sure to include references to specific findings. Based on these findings, what information do you feel should be included in a quality sexuality education program?

Because they are more likely to be in dating relationships with a male who is older, who would be more likely to find themselves at increased risk for early initiation into sexual behavior, unprotected sex, and pregnancy?

Which statement describes typical abstinence-only sexuality education programs?

What characteristics do countries that have lower rates of teen pregnancy, abortio,n and childbearing have in common?

Who typically communicates about sexuality between parents and children?

What best describes genital self-stimulation and infants?

List and discuss the four reasons given in your textbook for parents' anxiety about talking with their children about sexuality.

The best approach for parents whose five-year-old child walks in on them while they are having sexual intercourse is to:

What type of sexuality education do the majority of American parents and teachers support being taught in schools?

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

Research finds that more adolescent and young adult males masturbate than females. What is one possible reason for this?

What is the average age for American students' first sexual intercourse?

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

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters