Question 1

Hedonism is a value system in which a person is guided by

Accepted Answer

A) cultural traditions. 
B) the pursuit of pleasure. 
C) religious principals. 
D) helping others. 
A) cultural traditions. 
B) the pursuit of pleasure. 
C) religious principals. 
D) helping others. B

Question 2

A man in ancient Greece would likely be arrested if caught doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Having sex with a prostitute 
B) Having sex with an adolescent male 
C) Having sex with a prepubescent boy 
D) Divorcing his wife without cause 
A) Having sex with a prostitute 
B) Having sex with an adolescent male 
C) Having sex with a prepubescent boy 
D) Divorcing his wife without cause C

Question 3

The biggest problem with sex surveys in popular magazines such as Cosmopolitan is the research issue of

Accepted Answer

A) operational definitions. 
B) adequate sampling. 
C) the way questions are worded. 
D) lack of measures of central tendency. 
A) operational definitions. 
B) adequate sampling. 
C) the way questions are worded. 
D) lack of measures of central tendency. B

Question 4

Using the principle of skepticism involves

Accepted Answer

A) generalizing from the simple to the complex. 
B) finding reasons that justify your beliefs. 
C) taking nothing for granted. 
D) trusting authority figures. 
A) generalizing from the simple to the complex. 
B) finding reasons that justify your beliefs. 
C) taking nothing for granted. 
D) trusting authority figures.

Question 5

If you were in ancient Rome, which would be True regarding male-male sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) The behavior would be acceptable if both men were adults. 
B) The behavior would be viewed as a threat to the Roman family. 
C) The behavior would be acceptable if partners were members of the lower class. 
D) The behavior would be viewed as a threat to masculinity. 
A) The behavior would be acceptable if both men were adults. 
B) The behavior would be viewed as a threat to the Roman family. 
C) The behavior would be acceptable if partners were members of the lower class. 
D) The behavior would be viewed as a threat to masculinity.

Question 6

In situational ethics, ethical decision-making is guided by

Accepted Answer

A) rigid moral rules. 
B) the creed of a religion. 
C) intellect and reasoning. 
D) the genuine love for others. 
A) rigid moral rules. 
B) the creed of a religion. 
C) intellect and reasoning. 
D) the genuine love for others.

Question 7

The ancient Greeks viewed women as

Accepted Answer

A) unable to enjoy sex. 
B) property. 
C) inherently sinful. 
D) equal partners in loving relationships. 
A) unable to enjoy sex. 
B) property. 
C) inherently sinful. 
D) equal partners in loving relationships.

Question 8

The behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are typically associated with one sex are called

Accepted Answer

A) gender. 
B) sexual behavior. 
C) gender roles. 
D) human sexuality. 
A) gender. 
B) sexual behavior. 
C) gender roles. 
D) human sexuality.

Question 9

To the Taoist masters of china, sex led to harmony and immortality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The authors of your text define human sexuality as

Accepted Answer

A) our awareness of ourselves and others as female or male. 
B) our capacity for procreation. 
C) the way we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. 
D) the way we engage in sexual intercourse or sexual fantasy throughout our lives. 
A) our awareness of ourselves and others as female or male. 
B) our capacity for procreation. 
C) the way we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. 
D) the way we engage in sexual intercourse or sexual fantasy throughout our lives.

Question 11

All human societies have some form of incest taboo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the age of the ancient Greeks, prostitution flourished at every level of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Human cells normally contain

Accepted Answer

A) 46 genes. 
B) 23 chromosomes. 
C) 46 pairs of chromosomes. 
D) 23 pairs of chromosomes. 
A) 46 genes. 
B) 23 chromosomes. 
C) 46 pairs of chromosomes. 
D) 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Question 14

From an evolutionary perspective,

Accepted Answer

A) women are naturally more promiscuous than men. 
B) women's reproductive success was related to the number of male partners. 
C) men's reproductive success is enhanced by mating with the fittest females. 
D) women have to be more selective with respect to their mating partners. 
A) women are naturally more promiscuous than men. 
B) women's reproductive success was related to the number of male partners. 
C) men's reproductive success is enhanced by mating with the fittest females. 
D) women have to be more selective with respect to their mating partners.

Question 15

Comparing the sexual beliefs and customs of the inhabitants on the two different small islands of Inis Beag and Mangaia best demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual attitudes and customs can differ considerably between cultures. 
B) Island cultures have remarkably similar sexual attitudes throughout the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 
C) Cultures from small geographic locations typically have restrictive sexual attitudes and customs. 
D) People who consume large amounts of fish typically have more permissive sexual attitudes and customs. 
A) Sexual attitudes and customs can differ considerably between cultures. 
B) Island cultures have remarkably similar sexual attitudes throughout the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 
C) Cultures from small geographic locations typically have restrictive sexual attitudes and customs. 
D) People who consume large amounts of fish typically have more permissive sexual attitudes and customs.

Question 16

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to use religion and religious principles to determine ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Legalism 
B) Utilitarianism 
C) Asceticism 
D) Hedonism 
A) Legalism 
B) Utilitarianism 
C) Asceticism 
D) Hedonism

Question 17

After hearing the statement, "watching violence in movies leads people to be violent in their relationships," a critical thinker about human sexuality will

Accepted Answer

A) be cautious in accepting this conclusion, evaluate the evidence, and look for alternative explanations. 
B) accept this statement as True if it is stated by someone with authority in society. 
C) only accept this statement if a Web search on the topic produces a large number of sites stating the same conclusion. 
D) All of the above are correct 
A) be cautious in accepting this conclusion, evaluate the evidence, and look for alternative explanations. 
B) accept this statement as True if it is stated by someone with authority in society. 
C) only accept this statement if a Web search on the topic produces a large number of sites stating the same conclusion. 
D) All of the above are correct

Question 18

In "Western" cultures, incestuous sexual behavior was generally only permitted among the

Accepted Answer

A) royal families. 
B) farming families. 
C) common families. 
D) middle class families. 
A) royal families. 
B) farming families. 
C) common families. 
D) middle class families.

Question 19

Which of the following ideas most influenced early Christian views of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) Jesus' idea that love and tolerance are paramount in human relations 
B) Augustine's idea that sexual lust began with the original sin of Adam and Eve 
C) Paul's idea that it was "better to marry than to burn" 
D) Moses' idea that sex is reserved for procreation alone 
A) Jesus' idea that love and tolerance are paramount in human relations 
B) Augustine's idea that sexual lust began with the original sin of Adam and Eve 
C) Paul's idea that it was "better to marry than to burn" 
D) Moses' idea that sex is reserved for procreation alone

Question 20

Which of the following value systems is based on self-denial of material and sexual desires?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilitarianism 
B) Hedonism 
C) Legalism 
D) Asceticism 
A) Utilitarianism 
B) Hedonism 
C) Legalism 
D) Asceticism

Hedonism is a value system in which a person is guided by

A man in ancient Greece would likely be arrested if caught doing which of the following?

The biggest problem with sex surveys in popular magazines such as Cosmopolitan is the research issue of

Using the principle of skepticism involves

If you were in ancient Rome, which would be True regarding male-male sexual behavior?

In situational ethics, ethical decision-making is guided by

The ancient Greeks viewed women as

The behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are typically associated with one sex are called

To the Taoist masters of china, sex led to harmony and immortality.

The authors of your text define human sexuality as

All human societies have some form of incest taboo.

In the age of the ancient Greeks, prostitution flourished at every level of society.

Human cells normally contain

From an evolutionary perspective,

Comparing the sexual beliefs and customs of the inhabitants on the two different small islands of Inis Beag and Mangaia best demonstrates which of the following?

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to use religion and religious principles to determine ethical behavior?

After hearing the statement, "watching violence in movies leads people to be violent in their relationships," a critical thinker about human sexuality will

In "Western" cultures, incestuous sexual behavior was generally only permitted among the

Which of the following ideas most influenced early Christian views of sexuality?

Which of the following value systems is based on self-denial of material and sexual desires?

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters

Exam 1: What Is Human Sexuality

Hedonism is a value system in which a person is guided by

A man in ancient Greece would likely be arrested if caught doing which of the following?

The biggest problem with sex surveys in popular magazines such as Cosmopolitan is the research issue of

Using the principle of skepticism involves

If you were in ancient Rome, which would be True regarding male-male sexual behavior?

In situational ethics, ethical decision-making is guided by

The ancient Greeks viewed women as

The behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are typically associated with one sex are called

To the Taoist masters of china, sex led to harmony and immortality.

The authors of your text define human sexuality as

All human societies have some form of incest taboo.

In the age of the ancient Greeks, prostitution flourished at every level of society.

Human cells normally contain

From an evolutionary perspective,

Comparing the sexual beliefs and customs of the inhabitants on the two different small islands of Inis Beag and Mangaia best demonstrates which of the following?

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to use religion and religious principles to determine ethical behavior?

After hearing the statement, "watching violence in movies leads people to be violent in their relationships," a critical thinker about human sexuality will

In "Western" cultures, incestuous sexual behavior was generally only permitted among the

Which of the following ideas most influenced early Christian views of sexuality?

Which of the following value systems is based on self-denial of material and sexual desires?

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters