Question 1

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  age. 
D)  lack of exercise. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  age. 
D)  lack of exercise. C

Question 2

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common,with ________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  60 
A)  95 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  60 A

Question 3

On average,married couples have sex

Accepted Answer

A)  once a month. 
B)  twice a month. 
C)  twice a week. 
D)  once a week. 
A)  once a month. 
B)  twice a month. 
C)  twice a week. 
D)  once a week. D

Question 4

On average,men report about twice as many sexual partners as women.This is evidence of a

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual script. 
B)  double standard. 
C)  gender bias. 
D)  biological distinction. 
A)  sexual script. 
B)  double standard. 
C)  gender bias. 
D)  biological distinction.

Question 5

Sexual identity is important in today's society because of the

Accepted Answer

A)  sexualization of society. 
B)  loss of traditional values. 
C)  changing role of women. 
D)  freedom of sexual choice. 
A)  sexualization of society. 
B)  loss of traditional values. 
C)  changing role of women. 
D)  freedom of sexual choice.

Question 6

Currently,approximately ________ of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  one-quarter 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds

Question 7

Disliking someone because they identify as lesbian,bisexual,or gay is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexism. 
B)  stigmatization. 
C)  homophobia. 
D)  antipathy. 
A)  heterosexism. 
B)  stigmatization. 
C)  homophobia. 
D)  antipathy.

Question 8

Access to education and health care,the role of poverty,and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians 
B)  blacks 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  whites 
A)  Asians 
B)  blacks 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  whites

Question 9

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future,using examples from the text.

Accepted Answer

As the stigma associated with premarital

Question 10

Asexual behavior is estimated to describe ________ percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 11

The most common STD is

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia. 
A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia.

Question 12

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 
B)  Teen Sexual Behavior Survey. 
C)  Kinsey Report. 
D)  Sexual Activity Report. 
A)  Youth Risk Behavior Survey. 
B)  Teen Sexual Behavior Survey. 
C)  Kinsey Report. 
D)  Sexual Activity Report.

Question 13

According to the text,the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

Accepted Answer

A)  nonconsensual sex between teens and adults. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  STD rates. 
D)  consensual sex between teens. 
A)  nonconsensual sex between teens and adults. 
B)  teen pregnancy. 
C)  STD rates. 
D)  consensual sex between teens.

Question 14

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health is:

Accepted Answer

A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia. 
A)  HPV. 
B)  HIV/AIDS. 
C)  herpes. 
D)  chlamydia.

Question 15

Which of the following has NOT contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  modern birth control 
B)  declining religious beliefs 
C)  acceptance of premarital sex 
D)  decreased parental supervision 
A)  modern birth control 
B)  declining religious beliefs 
C)  acceptance of premarital sex 
D)  decreased parental supervision

Question 16

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual. 
A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity is increasing. 
B)  Teens are less likely to use condoms. 
C)  Fewer than half of all teens have had sex. 
D)  Fewer than half of all teens used a condom in their last sexual encounter. 
A)  Sexual activity is increasing. 
B)  Teens are less likely to use condoms. 
C)  Fewer than half of all teens have had sex. 
D)  Fewer than half of all teens used a condom in their last sexual encounter.

Question 18

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders,but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual. 
A)  asexual. 
B)  bisexual. 
C)  heterosexual. 
D)  homosexual.

Question 19

Married sex,as compared to sex for singles,is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  higher frequency. 
B)  lower frequency. 
C)  lower satisfaction. 
D)  lower-quality relationships. 
A)  higher frequency. 
B)  lower frequency. 
C)  lower satisfaction. 
D)  lower-quality relationships.

Question 20

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

Accepted Answer

A)  the success of abstinence programs. 
B)  increases in teen abortions. 
C)  decreased teen sexual activity. 
D)  improved use of contraceptives. 
A)  the success of abstinence programs. 
B)  increases in teen abortions. 
C)  decreased teen sexual activity. 
D)  improved use of contraceptives.

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common,with ________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

On average,married couples have sex

On average,men report about twice as many sexual partners as women.This is evidence of a

Sexual identity is important in today's society because of the

Currently,approximately ________ of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Disliking someone because they identify as lesbian,bisexual,or gay is referred to as

Access to education and health care,the role of poverty,and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future,using examples from the text.

Asexual behavior is estimated to describe ________ percent of the population.

The most common STD is

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

According to the text,the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health is:

Which of the following has NOT contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders,but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Married sex,as compared to sex for singles,is characterized by

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

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Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common,with ________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

On average,married couples have sex

On average,men report about twice as many sexual partners as women.This is evidence of a

Sexual identity is important in today's society because of the

Currently,approximately ________ of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

Disliking someone because they identify as lesbian,bisexual,or gay is referred to as

Access to education and health care,the role of poverty,and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future,using examples from the text.

Asexual behavior is estimated to describe ________ percent of the population.

The most common STD is

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

According to the text,the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health is:

Which of the following has NOT contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders,but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner.This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Married sex,as compared to sex for singles,is characterized by

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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