Question 1

In 2003, the ________ government created a website for the country called You and Me, with the intention of engaging and informing youth on a variety of sexual topics.

Accepted Answer

Chinese

Question 2

Sexual orientation refers to what how much a person likes sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A researcher is conducting a sex survey and would like to use a method that allows for both anonymity and flexibility in questioning.Which type of survey should this researcher use?

Accepted Answer

A)  written questionnaire
B)  face-to-face interview
C)  telephone survey
D)  Internet survey C

Question 4

A positive correlation indicates that _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  we can predict that two variables will change in the same direction
B)  the variables move predictably in opposite directions
C)  no consistent relationship exists between the two variables
D)  one variable causes a change in the other variable

Question 5

Professor Awajadi has dedicated her career to an area of study that focuses on all aspects of humans as sexual beings.This area of study is referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  human sexuality
B)  sexual health
C)  sexual orientation
D)  gender identity

Question 6

Dr.George is beginning a study in which he will ask participants to give personal and potentially sensitive information about their sexual attitudes and behaviors.Which survey method should he use to get the most honest replies?

Accepted Answer

A)  face-to-face interview
B)  telephone survey
C)  Internet survey
D)  self-administered written questionnaire

Question 7

Research has demonstrated that students who take ________ courses increase their comfort level with various diverse groups, such as those with gay, lesbian, and bisexual orientations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has demonstrated that students who take...

Question 8

Define and describe the survey method.Identify two types of surveys and discuss the rationale for using each of these methods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and describe the survey method.Identify two...

Question 9

Correlational research is used so often as a method of studying human sexuality because _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   researchers typically cannot control people's sexual behaviors as would be necessary in an experiment
B)  it almost always allows researchers to determine if one variable causes another variable
C)  it provides researchers with an easy way to test new theories of human sexuality
D)  it allows researchers to take a large number of unrelated variables and figure out how to connect them to each other

Question 10

In an effort to educate young people about sex, the Chinese government _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is experimenting with a sex education program aimed at middle-school boys
B)  created a book for adults only entitled You and Me
C)  is encouraging abstinence by prohibiting the sale of condoms
D)  created a website for the country aimed at discussing a variety of sexual topics

Question 11

When conducting a research study, _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  researchers should introduce their own biased attitudes into the study
B)  information should be gathered so that it can be analyzed using statistics
C)  confidentiality of participants is not necessary
D)  researchers need to ensure that the study cannot be replicated

Question 12

The use of telephone interviews in human sexuality research is a good way to provide both anonymity and flexibility in questioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term morals refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a study focusing on all aspects of humans as sexual beings
B)  a person's unique foundation of knowledge and attitudes as a sexual being
C)  a person's individual, unique attitude about what constitutes right and wrong
D)  the sex that a person identifies himself or herself to be

Question 14

________ believed that the only method by which human sexual behavior could be obtained was direct systematic observation and physiological measurements of men and women in all stages of sexual response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ believed that the only method by...

Question 15

The best way to ensure a representative sample would be to select respondents randomly from the entire population of interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define and explain the difference between the terms gender identity and sexual orientation.Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and explain the difference between the...

Question 17

In Western cultures, people think that the term sex refers only to intercourse; this belief _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   can lead to an increase in rates of teen pregnancy
B)  ignores the full range of sexual experiences and pleasure that human beings can have
C)  is usually held by people with low levels of education
D)  is almost impossible to change

Question 18

Identify and explain three guidelines that researchers conducting studies in human sexuality are required to adhere to in order to ensure the ethical treatment of human participants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and explain three guidelines that researchers...

Question 19

________is an effect that can occur when members of a target population are allowed to volunteer to participate in a research study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________is an effect that can occur when...

Question 20

Defining a person as sexually normal or as sexually abnormal is very easy to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Studying Human Sexuality

In 2003, the ________ government created a website for the country called You and Me, with the intention of engaging and informing youth on a variety of sexual topics.

Sexual orientation refers to what how much a person likes sex.

A researcher is conducting a sex survey and would like to use a method that allows for both anonymity and flexibility in questioning.Which type of survey should this researcher use?

A positive correlation indicates that _______.

Professor Awajadi has dedicated her career to an area of study that focuses on all aspects of humans as sexual beings.This area of study is referred to as _______.

Dr.George is beginning a study in which he will ask participants to give personal and potentially sensitive information about their sexual attitudes and behaviors.Which survey method should he use to get the most honest replies?

Research has demonstrated that students who take ________ courses increase their comfort level with various diverse groups, such as those with gay, lesbian, and bisexual orientations.

Define and describe the survey method.Identify two types of surveys and discuss the rationale for using each of these methods.

Correlational research is used so often as a method of studying human sexuality because _______.

In an effort to educate young people about sex, the Chinese government _______.

When conducting a research study, _______.

The use of telephone interviews in human sexuality research is a good way to provide both anonymity and flexibility in questioning.

The term morals refers to _______.

________ believed that the only method by which human sexual behavior could be obtained was direct systematic observation and physiological measurements of men and women in all stages of sexual response.

The best way to ensure a representative sample would be to select respondents randomly from the entire population of interest.

Define and explain the difference between the terms gender identity and sexual orientation.Provide examples of each.

In Western cultures, people think that the term sex refers only to intercourse; this belief _______.

Identify and explain three guidelines that researchers conducting studies in human sexuality are required to adhere to in order to ensure the ethical treatment of human participants.

________is an effect that can occur when members of a target population are allowed to volunteer to participate in a research study.

Defining a person as sexually normal or as sexually abnormal is very easy to do.