Question 1

Discuss how the United Church of Christ is contributing toward the sexual well-being of the society.

Accepted Answer

The United Church of Christ (UCC)has taken the lead in how to discuss with church members what it means to be sexual and attain sexual well-being in the context of their faith.In fact,the UCC clearly states that respecting sexual and gender diversity is part of its mission to help society increase its positive acceptance of sexuality.This church is one that rejects sexual chauvinism and promotes what they call "radical inclusion".Radical inclusion is a new sexual and cultural norm that says everyone has a right to be a member of a religious community,regardless of their color,gender,sexual identity,or anything else.

Question 2

Sexual cultures function today as a way of both helping people to adapt to their environments and controlling their social relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In general,compared to polytheistic religions,monotheistic religions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  more sex-approving. 
B)  more approving of worshipping multiple deities. 
C)  less sex-negative. 
D)  less approving of sexual chauvinism. 
E)  less sex-approving. 
A)  more sex-approving. 
B)  more approving of worshipping multiple deities. 
C)  less sex-negative. 
D)  less approving of sexual chauvinism. 
E)  less sex-approving. E

Question 4

Which of the following factors has played the major role in keeping U.S.society conservative about sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  The popularity of the morally upright and socially strict beliefs and practices of Puritanism 
B)  The spread of Hinduism,a polytheistic religion in the greater part of the world during the nineteenth century 
C)  The sex-negative ideas that the majority of people in the American society were exposed to given their adherence polytheistic religions 
D)  The catholic population of the U.S that encouraged the followers to inculcate sexual chauvinism 
E)  The men in the Victorian age who were expected to be sexually submissive and to control their innate "sex drives" 
A)  The popularity of the morally upright and socially strict beliefs and practices of Puritanism 
B)  The spread of Hinduism,a polytheistic religion in the greater part of the world during the nineteenth century 
C)  The sex-negative ideas that the majority of people in the American society were exposed to given their adherence polytheistic religions 
D)  The catholic population of the U.S that encouraged the followers to inculcate sexual chauvinism 
E)  The men in the Victorian age who were expected to be sexually submissive and to control their innate "sex drives"

Question 5

Culture gives people a sense of group cohesion,shared meaning and identity,and also establishes standards for acceptable behavior,called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Culture gives people a sense of group...

Question 6

Which of the following best defines the estrus period?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the stage in which the fetus forms either male or female genitals depending on the chromosomal combination. 
B)  It is the point at which a woman stops producing luteinizing hormone. 
C)  It is the recurring time when a female ovulates and is most receptive to becoming pregnant. 
D)  It is the state after ejaculation in men in which the penis becomes soft and loses its erection. 
E)  It is the period after resolution in men when they are sexually active. 
A)  It is the stage in which the fetus forms either male or female genitals depending on the chromosomal combination. 
B)  It is the point at which a woman stops producing luteinizing hormone. 
C)  It is the recurring time when a female ovulates and is most receptive to becoming pregnant. 
D)  It is the state after ejaculation in men in which the penis becomes soft and loses its erection. 
E)  It is the period after resolution in men when they are sexually active.

Question 7

Differences in sexual norms decrease diversity in sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What was the primary reason behind the persecution of the Italian physicist Galileo Galilei?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galileo had propagated the evolutionary theory that contradicted the teachings of the Church. 
B)  Galileo had propagated the theory that the earth rotates around the sun that contradicted the Church's view of the heavens as unchanging. 
C)  Galileo had propagated the theory that man has originated from apes,which rejected the Churches' idea that God created man. 
D)  Galileo had supported and encouraged the concept of homosexuality that was labeled as a sin by the Church. 
E)  Galileo was a pagan and preached the idea that the sun was the most powerful force in the universe and everything else revolved around the sun. 
A)  Galileo had propagated the evolutionary theory that contradicted the teachings of the Church. 
B)  Galileo had propagated the theory that the earth rotates around the sun that contradicted the Church's view of the heavens as unchanging. 
C)  Galileo had propagated the theory that man has originated from apes,which rejected the Churches' idea that God created man. 
D)  Galileo had supported and encouraged the concept of homosexuality that was labeled as a sin by the Church. 
E)  Galileo was a pagan and preached the idea that the sun was the most powerful force in the universe and everything else revolved around the sun.

Question 9

Sexual unlearning is best defined as the pattern of sexual socialization:

Accepted Answer

A)  in which an individual is taught that certain behaviors to which he/she has naturally been accustomed to is considered to be abnormal in his/her culture. 
B)  in which an individual learns that one should engage in the sexual norms or practices of other sexual cultures in order to show their respect for that culture. 
C)  in which an individual is encouraged to come in terms with one's sexual identity,that of being a homosexual or a heterosexual. 
D)  in which the individuals of a group are taught to believe that one's sexual culture is superior to others. 
E)  in which the individuals of a sexually approving culture learn about sexuality by observation,and then exploration. 
A)  in which an individual is taught that certain behaviors to which he/she has naturally been accustomed to is considered to be abnormal in his/her culture. 
B)  in which an individual learns that one should engage in the sexual norms or practices of other sexual cultures in order to show their respect for that culture. 
C)  in which an individual is encouraged to come in terms with one's sexual identity,that of being a homosexual or a heterosexual. 
D)  in which the individuals of a group are taught to believe that one's sexual culture is superior to others. 
E)  in which the individuals of a sexually approving culture learn about sexuality by observation,and then exploration.

Question 10

In Turkey and Morocco,it is seen that the Muslim population treats men and women equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a symbolic boundary that divides the culture and Christian groups dramatically in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian group's approval of bisexual relationships 
B)  U.S.public opinion that disapproves of women holding high positions 
C)  Christian groups promoting gays and lesbians serving as clergy 
D)  U.S.public opinion in support of same-sex marriage 
E)  Christian groups approving abortion and use of contraceptive 
A)  Christian group's approval of bisexual relationships 
B)  U.S.public opinion that disapproves of women holding high positions 
C)  Christian groups promoting gays and lesbians serving as clergy 
D)  U.S.public opinion in support of same-sex marriage 
E)  Christian groups approving abortion and use of contraceptive

Question 12

Whether a religion is polytheistic or monotheistic:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no influence over people's sense of reality as a community. 
B)  influences people's attitude toward sex to some extent. 
C)  has little relation as to the number of deities the followers worship. 
D)  has no effect on the sexual socializing process of a community. 
E)  has a strong influence on the estrus period. 
A)  has no influence over people's sense of reality as a community. 
B)  influences people's attitude toward sex to some extent. 
C)  has little relation as to the number of deities the followers worship. 
D)  has no effect on the sexual socializing process of a community. 
E)  has a strong influence on the estrus period.

Question 13

Of all the forms of sexual chauvinism,one of the most severe is when someone is labeled _____ meaning that their behavior is dysfunctional compared to the people who uphold the culture's norms

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of all the forms of sexual chauvinism,one...

Question 14

Early Judaic law makes it clear that a husband and wife should consider sex to be a pleasurable activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cave paintings,carvings,statues,and tools of the age between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago provide evidence that in the ancient age:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual activities among humans were devoid of any emotional bonding. 
B)  humans indulged in sexual activities purely for the purpose of procreation. 
C)  humans indulged in sexual activities only during the estrus period of the female. 
D)  sexual pleasure was a prominent part of human sexual nature. 
E)  culture had no influence over human sexual behavior. 
A)  sexual activities among humans were devoid of any emotional bonding. 
B)  humans indulged in sexual activities purely for the purpose of procreation. 
C)  humans indulged in sexual activities only during the estrus period of the female. 
D)  sexual pleasure was a prominent part of human sexual nature. 
E)  culture had no influence over human sexual behavior.

Question 16

_____,that gained much popularity in the 20th century,was based on the cultural idea that a man and woman are not just sex partners but also social and intellectual companions and equals for life.

Accepted Answer

Companiona

Question 17

Which of the following is a unique trait associated with the Bonobo chimpanzees?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not peaceable. 
B)  They are matriarchal. 
C)  The males are dominant. 
D)  The females are sexually active once a year. 
E)  They procreate once every year. 
A)  They are not peaceable. 
B)  They are matriarchal. 
C)  The males are dominant. 
D)  The females are sexually active once a year. 
E)  They procreate once every year.

Question 18

In ancient Greece,young teens had to undergo certain rituals to achieve masculinity and honor as well as to cultivate self-discipline and leadership.Which of the following is one of the rituals associated with this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with married women. 
B)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with older males. 
C)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with women in their late teens. 
D)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with a geisha. 
E)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with younger males. 
A)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with married women. 
B)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with older males. 
C)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with women in their late teens. 
D)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with a geisha. 
E)  Young men in their late teens had sexual relations with younger males.

Question 19

Explain sexual chauvinism with an appropriate example.

Accepted Answer

Sexual chauvinism is the belief that one

Question 20

In the 19th century,as the first women's emancipation movement gathered momentum,children came to be deemed as sexual creatures in their own right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss how the United Church of Christ is contributing toward the sexual well-being of the society.

Sexual cultures function today as a way of both helping people to adapt to their environments and controlling their social relationships.

In general,compared to polytheistic religions,monotheistic religions are:

Which of the following factors has played the major role in keeping U.S.society conservative about sexuality?

Culture gives people a sense of group cohesion,shared meaning and identity,and also establishes standards for acceptable behavior,called _____.

Which of the following best defines the estrus period?

Differences in sexual norms decrease diversity in sexual behavior.

What was the primary reason behind the persecution of the Italian physicist Galileo Galilei?

Sexual unlearning is best defined as the pattern of sexual socialization:

In Turkey and Morocco,it is seen that the Muslim population treats men and women equally.

Which of the following is a symbolic boundary that divides the culture and Christian groups dramatically in the U.S.?

Whether a religion is polytheistic or monotheistic:

Of all the forms of sexual chauvinism,one of the most severe is when someone is labeled _____ meaning that their behavior is dysfunctional compared to the people who uphold the culture's norms

Early Judaic law makes it clear that a husband and wife should consider sex to be a pleasurable activity.

Cave paintings,carvings,statues,and tools of the age between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago provide evidence that in the ancient age:

_____,that gained much popularity in the 20^th century,was based on the cultural idea that a man and woman are not just sex partners but also social and intellectual companions and equals for life.

Which of the following is a unique trait associated with the Bonobo chimpanzees?

In ancient Greece,young teens had to undergo certain rituals to achieve masculinity and honor as well as to cultivate self-discipline and leadership.Which of the following is one of the rituals associated with this process?

Explain sexual chauvinism with an appropriate example.

In the 19^th century,as the first women's emancipation movement gathered momentum,children came to be deemed as sexual creatures in their own right.

The Study of Human Sexuality

Sexuality, Media and the Internet

Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Pleasure, Arousal, and Response

Taking Care of the Sexual Body

Contraception

Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Gender and Identity: Process, Roles, and Culture

Sexual Orientation

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood and Later Life

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Sexual Coercion and Resiliency Sexual Coercion

Extreme Sexuality and Paraphilias

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Exam 2: Contexts of Sexuality: Culture, History and Religion

Discuss how the United Church of Christ is contributing toward the sexual well-being of the society.

Sexual cultures function today as a way of both helping people to adapt to their environments and controlling their social relationships.

In general,compared to polytheistic religions,monotheistic religions are:

Which of the following factors has played the major role in keeping U.S.society conservative about sexuality?

Culture gives people a sense of group cohesion,shared meaning and identity,and also establishes standards for acceptable behavior,called _____.

Which of the following best defines the estrus period?

Differences in sexual norms decrease diversity in sexual behavior.

What was the primary reason behind the persecution of the Italian physicist Galileo Galilei?

Sexual unlearning is best defined as the pattern of sexual socialization:

In Turkey and Morocco,it is seen that the Muslim population treats men and women equally.

Which of the following is a symbolic boundary that divides the culture and Christian groups dramatically in the U.S.?

Whether a religion is polytheistic or monotheistic:

Of all the forms of sexual chauvinism,one of the most severe is when someone is labeled _____ meaning that their behavior is dysfunctional compared to the people who uphold the culture's norms

Early Judaic law makes it clear that a husband and wife should consider sex to be a pleasurable activity.

Cave paintings,carvings,statues,and tools of the age between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago provide evidence that in the ancient age:

_____,that gained much popularity in the 20th century,was based on the cultural idea that a man and woman are not just sex partners but also social and intellectual companions and equals for life.

Which of the following is a unique trait associated with the Bonobo chimpanzees?

In ancient Greece,young teens had to undergo certain rituals to achieve masculinity and honor as well as to cultivate self-discipline and leadership.Which of the following is one of the rituals associated with this process?

Explain sexual chauvinism with an appropriate example.

In the 19th century,as the first women's emancipation movement gathered momentum,children came to be deemed as sexual creatures in their own right.

The Study of Human Sexuality

Sexuality, Media and the Internet

Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Pleasure, Arousal, and Response

Taking Care of the Sexual Body

Contraception

Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Gender and Identity: Process, Roles, and Culture

Sexual Orientation

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood and Later Life

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Sexual Coercion and Resiliency Sexual Coercion

Extreme Sexuality and Paraphilias

Filters

_____,that gained much popularity in the 20^th century,was based on the cultural idea that a man and woman are not just sex partners but also social and intellectual companions and equals for life.

In the 19^th century,as the first women's emancipation movement gathered momentum,children came to be deemed as sexual creatures in their own right.