Question 1

Summarize the skills needed for good critical thinking and the importance of each skill.

Accepted Answer

- skepticism; examination of definitions; examination of assumptions/premises of argument; caution drawing conclusions from evidence; consideration of alternative interpretations; consideration of the kind of evidence used; avoidance of oversimplification; avoidance of overgeneralization

Question 2

Kissing is a part of sexual behaviour in every human culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When looking at Canadian society and sexuality, one of the most notable changes in the Canadian mosaic is

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in liberal attitudes since the early 90s. 
B) the dramatic increase in the proportion of visible minorities. 
C) the addition of a variety of less conservative sexual practices. 
D) the significant increase of mixed marriage-i.e., marriage between people of different ethnicities. 
A) an increase in liberal attitudes since the early 90s. 
B) the dramatic increase in the proportion of visible minorities. 
C) the addition of a variety of less conservative sexual practices. 
D) the significant increase of mixed marriage-i.e., marriage between people of different ethnicities. B

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of polygamy?

Accepted Answer

A) A woman divorces her first husband and then marries another man. 
B) A man has two children, and each child is from a different mother. 
C) A man is married to three different women at the same time. 
D) A brother and sister get married to each other in adulthood. 
A) A woman divorces her first husband and then marries another man. 
B) A man has two children, and each child is from a different mother. 
C) A man is married to three different women at the same time. 
D) A brother and sister get married to each other in adulthood.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is the most accurate reflection of views on gender and sexual orientation in Aboriginal culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Dominant, assertive men may be either heterosexual or homosexual. 
B) Transgendered men and women are accepted and viewed positively. 
C) Women may be both nurturing mothers and strong group warriors. 
D) Non-heterosexual men are typically rejected from leadership roles. 
A) Dominant, assertive men may be either heterosexual or homosexual. 
B) Transgendered men and women are accepted and viewed positively. 
C) Women may be both nurturing mothers and strong group warriors. 
D) Non-heterosexual men are typically rejected from leadership roles.

Question 6

Teen pregnancy rates in Canada and the United States are almost equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A leading organization in Canada that promotes sexuality research and education is

Accepted Answer

A) the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada. 
B) the Canadian Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors and Therapists. 
C) the Canadian Society for the Study of Sexuality. 
D) the Canadian Association of Sexual Health Promotion. 
A) the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada. 
B) the Canadian Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors and Therapists. 
C) the Canadian Society for the Study of Sexuality. 
D) the Canadian Association of Sexual Health Promotion.

Question 8

Which of the following recent political changes suggests that the United States may be less sexually conservative than it once was?

Accepted Answer

A) Presidential support for same-sex marriage 
B) The elimination of abstinence-only programs 
C) Increased federal spending on HIV research 
D) State-level funding for abortion services 
A) Presidential support for same-sex marriage 
B) The elimination of abstinence-only programs 
C) Increased federal spending on HIV research 
D) State-level funding for abortion services

Question 9

Early Christian views on sexuality were largely shaped by

Accepted Answer

A) Julius Caesar and Homer. 
B) Aristotle and Socrates. 
C) Moses and Jesus. 
D) Saint Paul and Saint Augustine. 
A) Julius Caesar and Homer. 
B) Aristotle and Socrates. 
C) Moses and Jesus. 
D) Saint Paul and Saint Augustine.

Question 10

Daniel attended a high school that did not include sexual health topics in the curriculum. As a result, he knows very little about female sexual anatomy and worries that he will be unable to bring a female sex partner to orgasm. Describe two ways in which the Internet and communication technology could expand Daniel's sexual knowledge.

Accepted Answer

- He can use the Internet to a

Question 11

Imagine that a researcher wanted to examine the relationship between sexual behaviour and unsafe sexual practices among recent immigrants to Australia. Canadian research by Zhou suggests that an important predictor of risky sexual practices would be

Accepted Answer

A) the willingness to openly discuss sexuality. 
B) a formal education in sexual health issues. 
C) high levels of exposure to pornography. 
D) the strength of gender role endorsement. 
A) the willingness to openly discuss sexuality. 
B) a formal education in sexual health issues. 
C) high levels of exposure to pornography. 
D) the strength of gender role endorsement.

Question 12

Which of the following historical perspectives promoted a positive view of homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) The ancient Hebrews 
B) The Victorians 
C) The ancient Romans 
D) The Hindus 
A) The ancient Hebrews 
B) The Victorians 
C) The ancient Romans 
D) The Hindus

Question 13

When looking at the history of desire, Professor Shorter from the University of Toronto found that

Accepted Answer

A) sex was seen as an adventure. 
B) sex for pleasure was common even under religious prohibition. 
C) aspects of everyday life, such as poor hygiene, poor diet, etc., put a damper on sexual desire. 
D) lack of privacy did not hamper desire and sexual activity. 
A) sex was seen as an adventure. 
B) sex for pleasure was common even under religious prohibition. 
C) aspects of everyday life, such as poor hygiene, poor diet, etc., put a damper on sexual desire. 
D) lack of privacy did not hamper desire and sexual activity.

Question 14

If Hans concludes that it is OK for him to satisfy his own sexual needs as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others, he is using the ethics of

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy. 
B) divinity. 
C) phenomenology. 
D) community. 
A) autonomy. 
B) divinity. 
C) phenomenology. 
D) community.

Question 15

The incest taboo that discourages sexual intercourse between close blood relatives

Accepted Answer

A) was strictly applied to royal families. 
B) was disregarded in ancient Egypt. 
C) can be found in all human societies. 
D) was first established by the ancient Hebrews. 
A) was strictly applied to royal families. 
B) was disregarded in ancient Egypt. 
C) can be found in all human societies. 
D) was first established by the ancient Hebrews.

Question 16

Jafir participates in oral-genital contact with a sex partner. According to a New Brunswick study, he is more likely to consider this behaviour as "having sex" if

Accepted Answer

A) the act is followed by an orgasm. 
B) it is his first sexual experience. 
C) the other participant is female. 
D) it precedes other sexual acts. 
A) the act is followed by an orgasm. 
B) it is his first sexual experience. 
C) the other participant is female. 
D) it precedes other sexual acts.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A) Anatomical differences between male and female sexual anatomy 
B) Cultural expectations that males, but not females, initiate sexual contact 
C) Political freedom to self-identify as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual 
D) Taboos prohibiting male-male or female-female sexual activities 
A) Anatomical differences between male and female sexual anatomy 
B) Cultural expectations that males, but not females, initiate sexual contact 
C) Political freedom to self-identify as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual 
D) Taboos prohibiting male-male or female-female sexual activities

Question 18

If you wanted to conduct a study of how Canadians differ from Americans on the issue of same-sex marriage, an important factor to consider would be how Canada and the United States differ in the importance given to

Accepted Answer

A) religion. 
B) economics. 
C) adoption. 
D) television. 
A) religion. 
B) economics. 
C) adoption. 
D) television.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Fertility symbols depicted females with pendulous breasts, rounded hips, and prominent sex organs.
Male–male sex was considered normal
Divorce was outlawed
Orgies were sponsored by emperors

Accepted Answer

The Answer of The Roman era and The early Christian is...

Question 20

Phallic worship may have begun as

Accepted Answer

A) women's roles became more subservient. 
B) people grew aware of the male role in reproduction. 
C) religious ceremonies gained precedence. 
D) men hunted wild animals. 
A) women's roles became more subservient. 
B) people grew aware of the male role in reproduction. 
C) religious ceremonies gained precedence. 
D) men hunted wild animals.

Summarize the skills needed for good critical thinking and the importance of each skill.

Kissing is a part of sexual behaviour in every human culture.

When looking at Canadian society and sexuality, one of the most notable changes in the Canadian mosaic is

Which of the following is an example of polygamy?

Which of the following statements is the most accurate reflection of views on gender and sexual orientation in Aboriginal culture?

Teen pregnancy rates in Canada and the United States are almost equal.

A leading organization in Canada that promotes sexuality research and education is

Which of the following recent political changes suggests that the United States may be less sexually conservative than it once was?

Early Christian views on sexuality were largely shaped by

Imagine that a researcher wanted to examine the relationship between sexual behaviour and unsafe sexual practices among recent immigrants to Australia. Canadian research by Zhou suggests that an important predictor of risky sexual practices would be

Which of the following historical perspectives promoted a positive view of homosexuality?

When looking at the history of desire, Professor Shorter from the University of Toronto found that

If Hans concludes that it is OK for him to satisfy his own sexual needs as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others, he is using the ethics of

The incest taboo that discourages sexual intercourse between close blood relatives

Jafir participates in oral-genital contact with a sex partner. According to a New Brunswick study, he is more likely to consider this behaviour as "having sex" if

Which of the following is an example of gender roles?

If you wanted to conduct a study of how Canadians differ from Americans on the issue of same-sex marriage, an important factor to consider would be how Canada and the United States differ in the importance given to

Phallic worship may have begun as

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters

Exam 1: What Is Human Sexuality

Summarize the skills needed for good critical thinking and the importance of each skill.

Kissing is a part of sexual behaviour in every human culture.

When looking at Canadian society and sexuality, one of the most notable changes in the Canadian mosaic is

Which of the following is an example of polygamy?

Which of the following statements is the most accurate reflection of views on gender and sexual orientation in Aboriginal culture?

Teen pregnancy rates in Canada and the United States are almost equal.

A leading organization in Canada that promotes sexuality research and education is

Which of the following recent political changes suggests that the United States may be less sexually conservative than it once was?

Early Christian views on sexuality were largely shaped by

Imagine that a researcher wanted to examine the relationship between sexual behaviour and unsafe sexual practices among recent immigrants to Australia. Canadian research by Zhou suggests that an important predictor of risky sexual practices would be

Which of the following historical perspectives promoted a positive view of homosexuality?

When looking at the history of desire, Professor Shorter from the University of Toronto found that

If Hans concludes that it is OK for him to satisfy his own sexual needs as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others, he is using the ethics of

The incest taboo that discourages sexual intercourse between close blood relatives

Jafir participates in oral-genital contact with a sex partner. According to a New Brunswick study, he is more likely to consider this behaviour as "having sex" if

Which of the following is an example of gender roles?

If you wanted to conduct a study of how Canadians differ from Americans on the issue of same-sex marriage, an important factor to consider would be how Canada and the United States differ in the importance given to

Phallic worship may have begun as

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters