Question 1

In an experiment the treatment administered is the _______variable and the resulting behavior is the _______ variable.

Accepted Answer

A) control; experimental 
B) experimental; dependent 
C) independent; dependent 
D) dependent; independent

Question 2

According to research that explored the effects of a human sexuality course on parents' discussions of sexuality with their children, which percentage of parents who took the course discussed masturbation with their children?

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 30 
C) 14 
D) 2

Question 3

The term ________ refers to a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional issues relating to sexuality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ________ refers to a wide...

Question 4

The term sex refers only to heterosexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Large-scale ________ of sexual behavior and attitudes were pioneered by Dr.Alfred Kinsey in the 1940s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large-scale ________ of sexual behavior and attitudes...

Question 6

Sexual morals are a person's unique foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and actions relating to who he or she is as a sexual being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Researchers conducting a sex survey who are interested in establishing a trusting rapport with participants and who wish to have more flexibility when asking planned and follow-up questions should use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The ________ research method allows researchers to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ research method allows researchers to...

Question 9

The term sexual orientation most accurately refers to what kind of attraction with respect to gender?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual 
B) romantic, religious, and political 
C) sexual and romantic 
D) romantic, emotional, and sexual

Question 10

Discuss two reasons why studies have shown that abstinence-only sex education programs have failed to reduce rates of sexual activity, unintended pregnancy, or sexually-transmitted infections among teens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss two reasons why studies have shown...

Question 11

Masters and Johnson believed that in order to understand human sexuality, researchers must study physical responses to sexual stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following describes a flaw in the methodology used in surveys found in magazines?

Accepted Answer

A) Too many readers may respond which may result in calculation errors. 
B) The targeted audience may be too broad and therefore may not be representative of their readers. 
C) Most respondents are readers of the magazine and therefore would not represent the general population. 
D) Researchers are apt to adjust the findings so they seem acceptable to the reader.

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason for China's newfound interest in sex education?

Accepted Answer

A) Boys are reaching puberty at increasingly younger ages. 
B) Openly discussing sex is now considered to be socially acceptable. 
C) There is an increasing concern about sexually-transmitted infections. 
D) The availability of unhealthy foods has led to a later onset of puberty.

Question 14

A person's concept of himself or herself as a man or a woman is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's concept of himself or herself...

Question 15

Professor Jones is attempting to apply his study's findings to all students enrolled in sexuality classes.All students enrolled in sexuality classes are considered Professor Jones' _______.

Accepted Answer

A) sample 
B) random sample 
C) target population 
D) representative sample

Question 16

Research participants must be guaranteed that the results of their participation will be kept in confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following describes a person's view of himself or herself as a man or woman?

Accepted Answer

A) gender stereotype 
B) sexual health 
C) sexual orientation 
D) gender identity

Question 18

Research reveals that parents who took a human sexuality course were more likely to use correct terminology when discussing sexuality with their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Before the landmark U.S.Supreme Court case of _______, abortion was illegal in this country.

Accepted Answer

A) the American Psychiatric Association 
B) Kinsey 
C) Louise Brown 
D) Roe vs.Wade

Question 20

In an experiment, the group receiving no treatment is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an experiment, the group receiving no...

Exam 1: Studying Human Sexuality

In an experiment the treatment administered is the _variable and the resulting behavior is the _ variable.

According to research that explored the effects of a human sexuality course on parents' discussions of sexuality with their children, which percentage of parents who took the course discussed masturbation with their children?

The term ________ refers to a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional issues relating to sexuality.

The term sex refers only to heterosexual intercourse.

Large-scale ________ of sexual behavior and attitudes were pioneered by Dr.Alfred Kinsey in the 1940s.

Sexual morals are a person's unique foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and actions relating to who he or she is as a sexual being.

Researchers conducting a sex survey who are interested in establishing a trusting rapport with participants and who wish to have more flexibility when asking planned and follow-up questions should use which of the following?

The ________ research method allows researchers to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

The term sexual orientation most accurately refers to what kind of attraction with respect to gender?

Discuss two reasons why studies have shown that abstinence-only sex education programs have failed to reduce rates of sexual activity, unintended pregnancy, or sexually-transmitted infections among teens.

Masters and Johnson believed that in order to understand human sexuality, researchers must study physical responses to sexual stimuli.

Which of the following describes a flaw in the methodology used in surveys found in magazines?

Which of the following is a reason for China's newfound interest in sex education?

A person's concept of himself or herself as a man or a woman is referred to as ________.

Professor Jones is attempting to apply his study's findings to all students enrolled in sexuality classes.All students enrolled in sexuality classes are considered Professor Jones' _______.

Research participants must be guaranteed that the results of their participation will be kept in confidence.

Which of the following describes a person's view of himself or herself as a man or woman?

Research reveals that parents who took a human sexuality course were more likely to use correct terminology when discussing sexuality with their children.

Before the landmark U.S.Supreme Court case of _______, abortion was illegal in this country.

In an experiment, the group receiving no treatment is called the ________.