Question 1

Why did Victorian era scholars use Latin terms to describe sexual topics?

Accepted Answer

A)  to help people view sexual topics as natural biological process 
B)  so that knowledge of sexual topics could be shared among people who spoke many languages 
C)  to protect the masses from harm and corruption 
D)  to reflect the longstanding association of Roman culture and sexuality 
A)  to help people view sexual topics as natural biological process 
B)  so that knowledge of sexual topics could be shared among people who spoke many languages 
C)  to protect the masses from harm and corruption 
D)  to reflect the longstanding association of Roman culture and sexuality A

Question 2

Ancient Chinese art depicts males and females as equals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In what decade did sexual themes first begin to emerge on television?

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  1990s 
A)  1960s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  1990s B

Question 4

Which of the following does Catherine MacKinnon claim to be most similar to pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  hate propaganda 
B)  art 
C)  advertising 
D)  free speech 
A)  hate propaganda 
B)  art 
C)  advertising 
D)  free speech

Question 5

Which category would include nude sculptures of gods used in religious ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

A)  pornography 
B)  erotica 
C)  fresco 
D)  decorum 
A)  pornography 
B)  erotica 
C)  fresco 
D)  decorum

Question 6

Pornography is defined not by content but by whether it is intended to arouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What statement best describes Catherine MacKinnon's argument about pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows the society to become more open about sexual behaviours. 
B)  It has been liberating for female sexuality. 
C)  It should not be censored or regulated. 
D)  It cannot be understood separately from the history of male domination of women. 
A)  It allows the society to become more open about sexual behaviours. 
B)  It has been liberating for female sexuality. 
C)  It should not be censored or regulated. 
D)  It cannot be understood separately from the history of male domination of women.

Question 8

What is the literal translation of the word "obscene"?

Accepted Answer

A)  of sex 
B)  off the scene 
C)  of the scene 
D)  of scandal 
A)  of sex 
B)  off the scene 
C)  of the scene 
D)  of scandal

Question 9

An Asian man has never been portrayed as gay on television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What was the purpose of the Hays Code?

Accepted Answer

A)  to protect the rights of prostitutes 
B)  to prevent movies from portraying scandalous topics 
C)  to prevent the publication of sexually explicit magazines 
D)  to protect the identity of men accused of hiring prostitutes 
A)  to protect the rights of prostitutes 
B)  to prevent movies from portraying scandalous topics 
C)  to prevent the publication of sexually explicit magazines 
D)  to protect the identity of men accused of hiring prostitutes

Question 11

Gabriel is interested in shunga.What culture is he studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Japan 
C)  Russia 
D)  India 
A)  China 
B)  Japan 
C)  Russia 
D)  India

Question 12

Audrey has just finished an essay about the life of a famous actress who claims she was coerced into filming Deep Throat.Who was the subject of Audrey's essay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Georgina Spelvin 
B)  Marilyn Chambers 
C)  Linda Lovelace 
D)  Gloria Steinem 
A)  Georgina Spelvin 
B)  Marilyn Chambers 
C)  Linda Lovelace 
D)  Gloria Steinem

Question 13

According to research discussed in the text,who is most likely to be convicted of soliciting prostitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  a 50-year-old married man who is professionally employed 
B)  a 38-year-old married man who works in a trade 
C)  a 60-year-old single man who is professionally employed 
D)  a 22-year-old married man who works in a trade 
A)  a 50-year-old married man who is professionally employed 
B)  a 38-year-old married man who works in a trade 
C)  a 60-year-old single man who is professionally employed 
D)  a 22-year-old married man who works in a trade

Question 14

According to the text,what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)  invention of the printing press 
B)  development of reliable postal service 
C)  increase in the worldwide literacy rates 
D)  early production of photography and still movies 
A)  invention of the printing press 
B)  development of reliable postal service 
C)  increase in the worldwide literacy rates 
D)  early production of photography and still movies

Question 15

Describe two studies that were cited in the text related to the harmful effects of pornography.How do they inform our understanding of the potential influence of pornography on a person's views and attitudes about sexuality?

Accepted Answer

One study cited in the text related to t

Question 16

Why were people from colonized countries often portrayed in sexualized images in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conquerors wished to subjugate them. 
B)  Nudity was more commonplace in these newly found cultures. 
C)  It was a way to raise funds to expand colonization. 
D)  It was a way to communicate about culture when there was no common language. 
A)  Conquerors wished to subjugate them. 
B)  Nudity was more commonplace in these newly found cultures. 
C)  It was a way to raise funds to expand colonization. 
D)  It was a way to communicate about culture when there was no common language.

Question 17

What best characterizes current portrayals of homosexuals on television?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are typically in the closet. 
B)  They are portrayed as jokes. 
C)  They are portrayed as different because they are gay. 
D)  They are like other characters but happen to be gay. 
A)  They are typically in the closet. 
B)  They are portrayed as jokes. 
C)  They are portrayed as different because they are gay. 
D)  They are like other characters but happen to be gay.

Question 18

Which statement best describes sexuality portrayed on television?

Accepted Answer

A)  People rarely discuss contraception. 
B)  Values and morals about sexuality are frequently discussed. 
C)  Contracting sexually transmitted infections is common. 
D)  People who engage in sexual activity often regret their actions. 
A)  People rarely discuss contraception. 
B)  Values and morals about sexuality are frequently discussed. 
C)  Contracting sexually transmitted infections is common. 
D)  People who engage in sexual activity often regret their actions.

Question 19

Who of the following characters is an example of a television character who used transvestism as a comedic device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam on Degrassi 
B)  Jason on Hollyoaks 
C)  Sheldon on Glee 
D)  Klinger on MASH 
A)  Adam on Degrassi 
B)  Jason on Hollyoaks 
C)  Sheldon on Glee 
D)  Klinger on MASH

Question 20

What are feminists aligned with the anti-censorship movement concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to?

Accepted Answer

A)  censorship of feminist writings and writings on homosexuality issues 
B)  government regulation of the private sexual behaviours individuals engage in 
C)  higher levels of poverty as women employed in those industries will no longer have jobs 
D)  increased child sexual abuse because people who previously used porn as their sexual outlet will turn to children 
A)  censorship of feminist writings and writings on homosexuality issues 
B)  government regulation of the private sexual behaviours individuals engage in 
C)  higher levels of poverty as women employed in those industries will no longer have jobs 
D)  increased child sexual abuse because people who previously used porn as their sexual outlet will turn to children

Why did Victorian era scholars use Latin terms to describe sexual topics?

Ancient Chinese art depicts males and females as equals.

In what decade did sexual themes first begin to emerge on television?

Which of the following does Catherine MacKinnon claim to be most similar to pornography?

Which category would include nude sculptures of gods used in religious ceremonies?

Pornography is defined not by content but by whether it is intended to arouse.

What statement best describes Catherine MacKinnon's argument about pornography?

What is the literal translation of the word "obscene"?

An Asian man has never been portrayed as gay on television.

What was the purpose of the Hays Code?

Gabriel is interested in shunga.What culture is he studying?

Audrey has just finished an essay about the life of a famous actress who claims she was coerced into filming Deep Throat.Who was the subject of Audrey's essay?

According to research discussed in the text,who is most likely to be convicted of soliciting prostitution?

According to the text,what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

Describe two studies that were cited in the text related to the harmful effects of pornography.How do they inform our understanding of the potential influence of pornography on a person's views and attitudes about sexuality?

Why were people from colonized countries often portrayed in sexualized images in the 19th century?

What best characterizes current portrayals of homosexuals on television?

Which statement best describes sexuality portrayed on television?

Who of the following characters is an example of a television character who used transvestism as a comedic device?

What are feminists aligned with the anti-censorship movement concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Communication and Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

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Exam 18: Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

Why did Victorian era scholars use Latin terms to describe sexual topics?

Ancient Chinese art depicts males and females as equals.

In what decade did sexual themes first begin to emerge on television?

Which of the following does Catherine MacKinnon claim to be most similar to pornography?

Which category would include nude sculptures of gods used in religious ceremonies?

Pornography is defined not by content but by whether it is intended to arouse.

What statement best describes Catherine MacKinnon's argument about pornography?

What is the literal translation of the word "obscene"?

An Asian man has never been portrayed as gay on television.

What was the purpose of the Hays Code?

Gabriel is interested in shunga.What culture is he studying?

Audrey has just finished an essay about the life of a famous actress who claims she was coerced into filming Deep Throat.Who was the subject of Audrey's essay?

According to research discussed in the text,who is most likely to be convicted of soliciting prostitution?

According to the text,what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?

Describe two studies that were cited in the text related to the harmful effects of pornography.How do they inform our understanding of the potential influence of pornography on a person's views and attitudes about sexuality?

Why were people from colonized countries often portrayed in sexualized images in the 19th century?

What best characterizes current portrayals of homosexuals on television?

Which statement best describes sexuality portrayed on television?

Who of the following characters is an example of a television character who used transvestism as a comedic device?

What are feminists aligned with the anti-censorship movement concerned that restrictions on pornography will lead to?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Communication and Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Filters