Question 1

Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behavior have shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) culture has a profound impact upon sexual expression. 
B) human sexual behavior is primarily determined by biological makeup. 
C) developed societies are regressing to a more conservative outlook on sexuality. 
D) different societies are no longer distinguished by their unique sexual practices. 
A) culture has a profound impact upon sexual expression. 
B) human sexual behavior is primarily determined by biological makeup. 
C) developed societies are regressing to a more conservative outlook on sexuality. 
D) different societies are no longer distinguished by their unique sexual practices. A

Question 2

Among the Chinese, _____ is the term used for sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) yin fu 
B) yan ju 
C) huo yin yang 
D) yin yang 
A) yin fu 
B) yan ju 
C) huo yin yang 
D) yin yang C

Question 3

_____ is the tendency to regard one's own ethnic group and culture as superior to others and to believe that its customs and way of life are the standards by which other cultures should be judged.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnomethodology 
B) Ethnology 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Ethnicity 
A) Ethnomethodology 
B) Ethnology 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Ethnicity C

Question 4

Research on nonhuman species suggests that same-gender sexual behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A) the predominant form of sexual interaction among nonhuman species. 
B) found only in primates. 
C) found in many species. 
D) is nonexistent in all other species, apart from humans. 
A) the predominant form of sexual interaction among nonhuman species. 
B) found only in primates. 
C) found in many species. 
D) is nonexistent in all other species, apart from humans.

Question 5

Since the founding of the People's Republic in China in 1949, attitudes and laws toward sexuality have predominantly demonstrated:

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance of sexual expression in general. 
B) repression of sexually-explicit materials. 
C) tolerance for male homosexuality but not female homosexuality. 
D) encouragement of sexual freedom and fulfillment only among married individuals. 
A) tolerance of sexual expression in general. 
B) repression of sexually-explicit materials. 
C) tolerance for male homosexuality but not female homosexuality. 
D) encouragement of sexual freedom and fulfillment only among married individuals.

Question 6

According to the text, sexual behavior is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) penis-in-vagina intercourse. 
B) the behavior that is chiefly associated with reproduction. 
C) the behavior that produces arousal and increases the chance of orgasm. 
D) the sexual activity that is associated with masculine and feminine roles in some way. 
A) penis-in-vagina intercourse. 
B) the behavior that is chiefly associated with reproduction. 
C) the behavior that produces arousal and increases the chance of orgasm. 
D) the sexual activity that is associated with masculine and feminine roles in some way.

Question 7

A female "parades" in front of a group of males and then makes eye contact with one of them.Which of the following best describes this behavior by the female?

Accepted Answer

A) The "caution" look 
B) Sexual signaling 
C) The "brush-off" 
D) Phallic aggression 
A) The "caution" look 
B) Sexual signaling 
C) The "brush-off" 
D) Phallic aggression

Question 8

"Psychopathia Sexualis" was authored by:

Accepted Answer

A) Richard von Krafft-Ebing. 
B) Henry Havelock Ellis. 
C) Magnus Hirschfeld. 
D) Sigmund Freud. 
A) Richard von Krafft-Ebing. 
B) Henry Havelock Ellis. 
C) Magnus Hirschfeld. 
D) Sigmund Freud.

Question 9

As part of a traditional Mexican family, Juanita knows that she must refrain from premarital sex.It would shame her family if she lost her virginity before she was married.This example illustrates the concept of _____ in Latino culture.

Accepted Answer

A) marianismo 
B) machismo 
C) familismo 
D) huo yin yang 
A) marianismo 
B) machismo 
C) familismo 
D) huo yin yang

Question 10

Among the Nawa women of Africa, it is considered attractive to have _____ labia majora.

Accepted Answer

A) hairy 
B) elongated 
C) tattooed 
D) small 
A) hairy 
B) elongated 
C) tattooed 
D) small

Question 11

Over the centuries, the _____ have believed that sexual intercourse was one of the finest pleasures of life.

Accepted Answer

A) Victorians 
B) Muslims 
C) Catholics 
D) Protestants 
A) Victorians 
B) Muslims 
C) Catholics 
D) Protestants

Question 12

Which of the following was an accomplishment of early sex researcher Magnus Hirschfeld?

Accepted Answer

A) He established the first journal on the study of sex. 
B) He was the first to observe the ovum in humans. 
C) He coined the terms heterosexuality and homosexuality. 
D) He was the founder of psychiatry and psychoanalysis. 
A) He established the first journal on the study of sex. 
B) He was the first to observe the ovum in humans. 
C) He coined the terms heterosexuality and homosexuality. 
D) He was the founder of psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

Question 13

Describe some aspects of human sexuality that are unique to our species.

Accepted Answer

The main difference between the sexual b

Question 14

When interacting with males, the female patas monkey puffs out her cheeks and drools.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) sexual signaling. 
B) phallic aggression. 
C) marianismo. 
D) incest taboo. 
A) sexual signaling. 
B) phallic aggression. 
C) marianismo. 
D) incest taboo.

Question 15

The key to understanding the differences and similarities in sexuality among ethnic groups in the United States is the:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural context of the different groups. 
B) opportunity for sexual activities. 
C) biological differences among the groups. 
D) the birth rate prevalent in the country. 
A) cultural context of the different groups. 
B) opportunity for sexual activities. 
C) biological differences among the groups. 
D) the birth rate prevalent in the country.

Question 16

The traits of passivity, obedience, and weakness are most likely to be a part of the contemporary socialization of:

Accepted Answer

A) Latin American males. 
B) African American females. 
C) Latin American females. 
D) White American females. 
A) Latin American males. 
B) African American females. 
C) Latin American females. 
D) White American females.

Question 17

Identify the early sex researcher who coined the concepts of sadism, masochism, and pedophilia.

Accepted Answer

A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Magnus Hirschfeld 
C) Henry Havelock Ellis 
D) Richard von Krafft-Ebing 
A) Sigmund Freud 
B) Magnus Hirschfeld 
C) Henry Havelock Ellis 
D) Richard von Krafft-Ebing

Question 18

Even when extramarital sex is permitted, it is subjected to regulations.Identify the most common pattern of restriction.

Accepted Answer

A) Extramarital sex is allowed as long as the married individuals are discreet about their infidelities. 
B) Extramarital sex is allowed for wives in case they have no children. 
C) Extramarital sex is allowed for husbands but not wives. 
D) Extramarital sex is allowed when the couple is middle-aged. 
A) Extramarital sex is allowed as long as the married individuals are discreet about their infidelities. 
B) Extramarital sex is allowed for wives in case they have no children. 
C) Extramarital sex is allowed for husbands but not wives. 
D) Extramarital sex is allowed when the couple is middle-aged.

Question 19

Which of the following is the general trend observed in the sexual behavior of higher species?

Accepted Answer

A) Males generally engage in sexual activity during estrus. 
B) The environment has no influence in the sexual behavior of higher species. 
C) Sexual behavior is completely controlled by the hormones. 
D) Sexual behavior is controlled more by the brain than hormones. 
A) Males generally engage in sexual activity during estrus. 
B) The environment has no influence in the sexual behavior of higher species. 
C) Sexual behavior is completely controlled by the hormones. 
D) Sexual behavior is controlled more by the brain than hormones.

Question 20

Which of the following is a core Asian value governing sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Racism 
B) Communism 
C) Constructivism 
D) Collectivism 
A) Racism 
B) Communism 
C) Constructivism 
D) Collectivism

Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behavior have shown that:

Among the Chinese, _____ is the term used for sexual intercourse.

_____ is the tendency to regard one's own ethnic group and culture as superior to others and to believe that its customs and way of life are the standards by which other cultures should be judged.

Research on nonhuman species suggests that same-gender sexual behavior is:

Since the founding of the People's Republic in China in 1949, attitudes and laws toward sexuality have predominantly demonstrated:

According to the text, sexual behavior is defined as:

A female "parades" in front of a group of males and then makes eye contact with one of them.Which of the following best describes this behavior by the female?

"Psychopathia Sexualis" was authored by:

As part of a traditional Mexican family, Juanita knows that she must refrain from premarital sex.It would shame her family if she lost her virginity before she was married.This example illustrates the concept of _____ in Latino culture.

Among the Nawa women of Africa, it is considered attractive to have _____ labia majora.

Over the centuries, the _____ have believed that sexual intercourse was one of the finest pleasures of life.

Which of the following was an accomplishment of early sex researcher Magnus Hirschfeld?

Describe some aspects of human sexuality that are unique to our species.

When interacting with males, the female patas monkey puffs out her cheeks and drools.This is an example of:

The key to understanding the differences and similarities in sexuality among ethnic groups in the United States is the:

The traits of passivity, obedience, and weakness are most likely to be a part of the contemporary socialization of:

Identify the early sex researcher who coined the concepts of sadism, masochism, and pedophilia.

Even when extramarital sex is permitted, it is subjected to regulations.Identify the most common pattern of restriction.

Which of the following is the general trend observed in the sexual behavior of higher species?

Which of the following is a core Asian value governing sexual behavior?

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Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

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Exam 1: Sexuality in Perspective

Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behavior have shown that:

Among the Chinese, _____ is the term used for sexual intercourse.

_____ is the tendency to regard one's own ethnic group and culture as superior to others and to believe that its customs and way of life are the standards by which other cultures should be judged.

Research on nonhuman species suggests that same-gender sexual behavior is:

Since the founding of the People's Republic in China in 1949, attitudes and laws toward sexuality have predominantly demonstrated:

According to the text, sexual behavior is defined as:

A female "parades" in front of a group of males and then makes eye contact with one of them.Which of the following best describes this behavior by the female?

"Psychopathia Sexualis" was authored by:

As part of a traditional Mexican family, Juanita knows that she must refrain from premarital sex.It would shame her family if she lost her virginity before she was married.This example illustrates the concept of _____ in Latino culture.

Among the Nawa women of Africa, it is considered attractive to have _____ labia majora.

Over the centuries, the _____ have believed that sexual intercourse was one of the finest pleasures of life.

Which of the following was an accomplishment of early sex researcher Magnus Hirschfeld?

Describe some aspects of human sexuality that are unique to our species.

When interacting with males, the female patas monkey puffs out her cheeks and drools.This is an example of:

The key to understanding the differences and similarities in sexuality among ethnic groups in the United States is the:

The traits of passivity, obedience, and weakness are most likely to be a part of the contemporary socialization of:

Identify the early sex researcher who coined the concepts of sadism, masochism, and pedophilia.

Even when extramarital sex is permitted, it is subjected to regulations.Identify the most common pattern of restriction.

Which of the following is the general trend observed in the sexual behavior of higher species?

Which of the following is a core Asian value governing sexual behavior?

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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