Question 1

Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Surfing the Web, you come across a website for Dr. Anderson's Breast Cream. The website claims that daily use of her breast enhancement cream can increase breast size in as little as two weeks. In small print at the bottom, her website lists three links to different studies that investigated the effectiveness of her cream. Which detail would likely lead a critical thinker to be very skeptical about this website?

Accepted Answer

A) The maker of the product is a medical doctor. 
B) There are three studies listed as references for the effectiveness of the cream in increasing breast size. 
C) The website offers a quick fix for breast enhancement. 
D) The information is on the Internet. 
A) The maker of the product is a medical doctor. 
B) There are three studies listed as references for the effectiveness of the cream in increasing breast size. 
C) The website offers a quick fix for breast enhancement. 
D) The information is on the Internet.

Question 3

Phallic worship may have come into being 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.

Question 4

In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

Accepted Answer

A) gatekeepers of sexual mortality. 
B) sexually deviant. 
C) greedy seekers of sexual variety. 
D) asexual beings. 
A) gatekeepers of sexual mortality. 
B) sexually deviant. 
C) greedy seekers of sexual variety. 
D) asexual beings.

Question 5

The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) Havlock Ellis. 
B) Masters and Johnson. 
C) Richard von Krafft-Ebing. 
D) Sigmund Freud. 
A) Havlock Ellis. 
B) Masters and Johnson. 
C) Richard von Krafft-Ebing. 
D) Sigmund Freud.

Question 6

Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

Accepted Answer

A) a sex difference. 
B) a sex role difference. 
C) a gender difference. 
D) a sexual behavior difference. 
A) a sex difference. 
B) a sex role difference. 
C) a gender difference. 
D) a sexual behavior difference.

Question 7

Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Hedonist and legalist 
B) Situational ethicist and ethical relativist 
C) Legalist and rationalist 
D) Rationalist and utilitarian 
A) Hedonist and legalist 
B) Situational ethicist and ethical relativist 
C) Legalist and rationalist 
D) Rationalist and utilitarian

Question 8

For many researchers today, the term ________ refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas ________ refers to social or cultural categories.

Accepted Answer

A) sex; values 
B) sex; gender 
C) gender; sex 
D) gender; values 
A) sex; values 
B) sex; gender 
C) gender; sex 
D) gender; values

Question 9

In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

Accepted Answer

A) Human sexuality is a complex interaction between biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors. 
B) Human sexuality is largely driven by biology and secondarily driven by culture. 
C) Cultural values and beliefs determine what is normal, natural, and moral in sexual behavior. 
D) There are many universal patterns of sexual behavior and universal beliefs about the morality of sexual behaviors. 
A) Human sexuality is a complex interaction between biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors. 
B) Human sexuality is largely driven by biology and secondarily driven by culture. 
C) Cultural values and beliefs determine what is normal, natural, and moral in sexual behavior. 
D) There are many universal patterns of sexual behavior and universal beliefs about the morality of sexual behaviors.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

Accepted Answer

A) Animal and plant species are created independently. 
B) Better-adapted organisms are more likely to survive to reproduce. 
C) The strongest offspring will fight and not have time or energy to reproduce. 
D) The most attractive members of a species are most likely to survive. 
A) Animal and plant species are created independently. 
B) Better-adapted organisms are more likely to survive to reproduce. 
C) The strongest offspring will fight and not have time or energy to reproduce. 
D) The most attractive members of a species are most likely to survive.

Question 11

Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

Accepted Answer

A) hormones govern the biological processes of sexual behavior across species. 
B) genes are responsible for regulating sexual behavior in humans. 
C) social behaviors also may have evolved by aiding survival or reproduction. 
D) heredity is the most important determinant of behavior in humans. 
A) hormones govern the biological processes of sexual behavior across species. 
B) genes are responsible for regulating sexual behavior in humans. 
C) social behaviors also may have evolved by aiding survival or reproduction. 
D) heredity is the most important determinant of behavior in humans.

Question 12

The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) examining biological knowledge across human history and across cultures. 
B) looking both for variety in sexual behavior across species and for analogues of behaviors between species. 
C) evaluating the behaviors and traits that may have lead to increased survival between species. 
D) the ways in which cultural institutions and beliefs affect sexual behaviors and sexual beliefs. 
A) examining biological knowledge across human history and across cultures. 
B) looking both for variety in sexual behavior across species and for analogues of behaviors between species. 
C) evaluating the behaviors and traits that may have lead to increased survival between species. 
D) the ways in which cultural institutions and beliefs affect sexual behaviors and sexual beliefs.

Question 13

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first detailed sex manual was produced by

Accepted Answer

A) the Chinese culture. 
B) the Hindus. 
C) the Western Culture. 
D) the Victorians. 
A) the Chinese culture. 
B) the Hindus. 
C) the Western Culture. 
D) the Victorians.

Question 15

Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

Accepted Answer

A) Mead and Malinowski. 
B) Masters and Johnson. 
C) Alfred Kinsey. 
D) Richard von Krafft-Ebing. 
A) Mead and Malinowski. 
B) Masters and Johnson. 
C) Alfred Kinsey. 
D) Richard von Krafft-Ebing.

Question 16

The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies 
B) Ancient Greek readings 
C) Ancient Rome poetry 
D) Ancient Stone Age art 
A) Ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies 
B) Ancient Greek readings 
C) Ancient Rome poetry 
D) Ancient Stone Age art

Question 17

Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Both men and women must be monogamous. 
B) The family is considered the backbone of society. 
C) Premarital intercourse is acceptable. 
D) Celibacy is encouraged. 
A) Both men and women must be monogamous. 
B) The family is considered the backbone of society. 
C) Premarital intercourse is acceptable. 
D) Celibacy is encouraged.

Question 18

Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

Accepted Answer

A) confirmed most of Freud's theory. 
B) were openly criticized as being immoral and obscene. 
C) were filled with pictures of nudes and various sexual behaviors. 
D) were applauded by the United States Congress for their scientific merit. 
A) confirmed most of Freud's theory. 
B) were openly criticized as being immoral and obscene. 
C) were filled with pictures of nudes and various sexual behaviors. 
D) were applauded by the United States Congress for their scientific merit.

Question 19

Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

Accepted Answer

A) valuable lessons for life. 
B) his culture's definition of gender. 
C) sexist beliefs. 
D) his culture's gender roles for men. 
A) valuable lessons for life. 
B) his culture's definition of gender. 
C) sexist beliefs. 
D) his culture's gender roles for men.

Question 20

Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

Accepted Answer

A) had a more positive view of sexuality. 
B) had a more negative view of sexuality. 
C) was very similar in viewing sexuality. 
D) had little to say about sexuality in marriage. 
A) had a more positive view of sexuality. 
B) had a more negative view of sexuality. 
C) was very similar in viewing sexuality. 
D) had little to say about sexuality in marriage.

Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

Phallic worship may have come into being as

In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

For many researchers today, the term refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas refers to social or cultural categories.

In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

The first detailed sex manual was produced by

Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

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

Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

Phallic worship may have come into being as

In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

For many researchers today, the term ________ refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas ________ refers to social or cultural categories.

In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

The first detailed sex manual was produced by

Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

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

For many researchers today, the term refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas refers to social or cultural categories.