Question 1

Considering advertisers know that "sex sells," what is the purpose of their advertising methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   To get your attention
B)   To get you physiologically aroused
C)   To get you to associate feelings of excitement with the product being advertised
D)   All of these D

Question 2

Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)   In Denmark where pornography has been legal since the 1960s, there are high rates of rape and sexual violence.
B)   In Japan where pornography is sold freely and dominated by rape and bondage scenes, lower rates of rape are reported than those in the U.S.
C)   Women in societies that forbid or repress pornography tend to have more positions of power and be held in higher esteem than in countries that have few restrictions on pornography.
D)   A study of four countries found that as the availability of pornography increases, the rates of rape and other sexual crimes increases rapidly. B

Question 3

On what basis has the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography been criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)   It did not divide pornography by different categories.
B)   In analyzing the findings, it did not separate sexual offenders from non-sexual offenders.
C)   It relied on testimony from experts and laypersons who mostly supported restricting or eliminating sexually graphic materials.
D)   It started out with the bias that pornographic materials are not harmful. C

Question 4

Related to teens' use of media, what statement is backed up by studies listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teens spend anywhere from 7 and a half hours to 10 hours and 45 minutes per day with media.
B)   About 65% of teens have Internet access at their homes.
C)   Gender stereotyping is uncommon in shows marketed to teens and younger.
D)   Newer research shows no significant differences in amount of time girls vs. boys spend playing video games.

Question 5

Lahey argues that attempts to determine the effects of pornography are missing the point because they have not focused on what?

Accepted Answer

A)   The voices of women
B)   The impact of pornography on overall relationship satisfaction
C)   The voices of children harmed through the pornography industry
D)   The motivations behind people's use of pornography

Question 6

Although done in artificial research settings, what did research findings reveal related to the influence of men's attitudes after viewing violent pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)   It decreases sensitivity toward rape victims.
B)   It increases the desire to see more of it.
C)   It reinforces the belief that some women like to be raped.
D)   All of these

Question 7

Current federal laws require the use of condoms during filming of pornographic films.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many movies are made into two or three versions. The least sexually explicit version is for release in _______, a more explicit copy is released in _______, and the third even more explicit version is released to DVD.

Accepted Answer

A)   Europe, the United States
B)   The United States, Japan
C)   Japan, the United States
D)   The United States, Europe

Question 9

What type of sex work is least likely to result in arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)   Streetwalking
B)   Hustling
C)   Escort services
D)   Club/bar services

Question 10

What is true related to the use of condoms in pornography?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some states and production companies require the use of condoms when filming porn.
B)   Some producers argue that viewers don't want to watch safe sex scenes in porn.
C)   Some producers argue that scenes with condoms take too long to shoot.
D)   All of these

Question 11

Name the two commissions on pornography and explain the findings of each. What were the criticisms of each respective commission?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A 2005, Sex on TV 4 study found that 70% of shows on TV include some sexual content and shows average ______ sexual episodes per hour.

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3
B)   5-6
C)   8-9
D)   11-12

Question 13

What is the group "COYOTE" known for?

Accepted Answer

A)   It advocates making all prostitution in Nevada illegal.
B)   It advocates for more prosecution of not just prostitutes but the clients they service.
C)   It is the best-known sex workers' rights group in the United States.
D)   It is the best-known advocacy group for victims of sex trafficking.

Question 14

In a study comparing advertisements from 1964 to 1984, what did the findings reveal?

Accepted Answer

A)   The percentage of advertisements portraying sexuality significantly increased from 1964 to 1984.
B)   The percentage of advertisements portraying images of men's sexuality increased from 1964 to 1984.
C)   The percentage of advertisements portraying sexuality did not change from 1964 to 1984, but by 1984 sexual images were more visually explicit.
D)   The percentage of advertisements portraying sexuality did not change from 1964 to 1984, but by 1984 sexual images were more subtle and indirect.

Question 15

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first Presidential Commission on pornography from 1970 found that exposure to explicit sexual materials was highly correlated to increased criminal sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are true about sexuality portrayed on television EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   People rarely discuss contraception.
B)   Values and morals about sexuality are rarely discussed.
C)   Contracting sexually transmitted infections is common.
D)   People who engage in sexual activity do not typically regret their actions.

Question 18

All of the following are common related to sex workers and their sex lives EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   About 80% have sexual lives outside of their professional lives.
B)   Some sex workers report enjoyment from the sexual aspects of their work, but the majority do not.
C)   Masters and Johnsonfound that sex workers were good subjects due to their high levels of sexual activity.
D)   Most do not experience orgasms during sexual interactions with clients.

Question 19

In the U.S., the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Appeal to prurient interest.
B)   Lack of any serious value.
C)   Offense to contemporary community standards.
D)   Promotion of sexual harassment or violence.

Question 20

According to your text, what are two important factors in the past quarter-century that led to news organizations dealing more openly with human sexuality issues?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reality TV shows and changes in sexual predator laws
B)   Churches becoming more liberal and reality TV shows
C)   Churches becoming more liberal and reality TV showsChurches becoming more liberal and reality TV shows
D)   The Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair and the AIDS epidemic

Exam 18: Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Considering advertisers know that "sex sells," what is the purpose of their advertising methods?

Which of the following statements matches findings related to pornography and sexuality?

On what basis has the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography been criticized?

Related to teens' use of media, what statement is backed up by studies listed in your text?

Lahey argues that attempts to determine the effects of pornography are missing the point because they have not focused on what?

Although done in artificial research settings, what did research findings reveal related to the influence of men's attitudes after viewing violent pornography?

Current federal laws require the use of condoms during filming of pornographic films.

Many movies are made into two or three versions. The least sexually explicit version is for release in _, a more explicit copy is released in _, and the third even more explicit version is released to DVD.

What type of sex work is least likely to result in arrest?

What is true related to the use of condoms in pornography?

Name the two commissions on pornography and explain the findings of each. What were the criticisms of each respective commission?

A 2005, Sex on TV 4 study found that 70% of shows on TV include some sexual content and shows average ______ sexual episodes per hour.

What is the group "COYOTE" known for?

In a study comparing advertisements from 1964 to 1984, what did the findings reveal?

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

The first Presidential Commission on pornography from 1970 found that exposure to explicit sexual materials was highly correlated to increased criminal sexual behavior.

All of the following are true about sexuality portrayed on television EXCEPT:

All of the following are common related to sex workers and their sex lives EXCEPT:

In the U.S., the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following EXCEPT:

According to your text, what are two important factors in the past quarter-century that led to news organizations dealing more openly with human sexuality issues?