Question 1

Prepared childbirth centers around the philosophy that:

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A)  by learning to relax and reduce their anxiety, women can have a more positive experience with childbirth. 
B)  women tend to have less anxiety during the birth process when their significant others are not in the room. 
C)  by taking advantage of appropriate medical interventions, women can have a positive birth experience while being physically comfortable during labor and delivery. 
D)  too much knowledge concerning the birthing process can increase anxiety, so it is best to just relax and let the physician make the decisions. 
A)  by learning to relax and reduce their anxiety, women can have a more positive experience with childbirth. 
B)  women tend to have less anxiety during the birth process when their significant others are not in the room. 
C)  by taking advantage of appropriate medical interventions, women can have a positive birth experience while being physically comfortable during labor and delivery. 
D)  too much knowledge concerning the birthing process can increase anxiety, so it is best to just relax and let the physician make the decisions. A

Question 2

Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should:

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A)  ejaculate at least twice a day to stimulate sperm production. 
B)  soak in a hot tub. 
C)  wear looser pants. 
D)  wait 10-15 years and try again, because male fertility increases with age. 
A)  ejaculate at least twice a day to stimulate sperm production. 
B)  soak in a hot tub. 
C)  wear looser pants. 
D)  wait 10-15 years and try again, because male fertility increases with age. C

Question 3

Sexual desire typically diminishes throughout a woman's pregnancy, although there may be an increase in desire during the second trimester for some women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most pregnancy tests involve detecting the presence of HCG.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adele, who is six weeks pregnant, just found out that a former male sexual partner is HIV positive. What should Adele do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek out an abortion, because there is no way to prevent the spread of HIV to an unborn baby. 
B)  Get tested for HIV for her own sake, but she does not need to worry about her baby because HIV cannot be transmitted during pregnancy. 
C)  Not be concerned, because heterosexual HIV transmission is very rare in developed countries. 
D)  Get tested for HIV, because therapies are available to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to improve maternal and infant health. 
A)  Seek out an abortion, because there is no way to prevent the spread of HIV to an unborn baby. 
B)  Get tested for HIV for her own sake, but she does not need to worry about her baby because HIV cannot be transmitted during pregnancy. 
C)  Not be concerned, because heterosexual HIV transmission is very rare in developed countries. 
D)  Get tested for HIV, because therapies are available to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV and to improve maternal and infant health.

Question 6

Matt and Sandra want very much to have a baby. To maximize the possibility of pregnancy, they should have intercourse:

Accepted Answer

A)  frequently for five days following ovulation. 
B)  frequently within the six-day period ending on the day of ovulation. 
C)  once a day for several days beginning the third day of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  at least seven days a month in the morning. 
A)  frequently for five days following ovulation. 
B)  frequently within the six-day period ending on the day of ovulation. 
C)  once a day for several days beginning the third day of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  at least seven days a month in the morning.

Question 7

The second stage of labor involves:

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A)  the birth of the infant. 
B)  the delivery of the afterbirth. 
C)  passing through the transition phase. 
D)  the discharge of the mucus plug. 
A)  the birth of the infant. 
B)  the delivery of the afterbirth. 
C)  passing through the transition phase. 
D)  the discharge of the mucus plug.

Question 8

Research indicates that couples with children:

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A)  tend to value leisure time more than couples who choose to remain childless. 
B)  rarely argue about who does what for the children. 
C)  most often agree that the rewards of being a parent are worth it, despite the costs and work it takes. 
D)  tend to have more time for themselves, more financial resources, and more spontaneity with regard to their recreational, social, and work patterns. 
A)  tend to value leisure time more than couples who choose to remain childless. 
B)  rarely argue about who does what for the children. 
C)  most often agree that the rewards of being a parent are worth it, despite the costs and work it takes. 
D)  tend to have more time for themselves, more financial resources, and more spontaneity with regard to their recreational, social, and work patterns.

Question 9

The dilation and evacuation method of abortion results in uterine contractions that expel the fetus and placenta from the vagina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the issue of abortion from a historical, social, and political perspective, and speculate on future directions this issue will take based on the current social and political climate.

Accepted Answer

The issue of abortion has been a content

Question 11

At its most extreme, women suffering from postpartum depression lose interest in their babies or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sex of the fetus can often be distinguished by the:

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A)  first trimester. 
B)  second trimester. 
C)  third trimester. 
D)  first month. 
A)  first trimester. 
B)  second trimester. 
C)  third trimester. 
D)  first month.

Question 13

In countries of the developing world:

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A)  infant and maternal mortality rates compare favorably with those in the United States and western Europe. 
B)  infant and maternal mortality rates have risen sharply in the last 20 years. 
C)  women tend to have more control over their reproductive choices than in developed nations. 
D)  more than 85% of women give birth with no medical help. 
A)  infant and maternal mortality rates compare favorably with those in the United States and western Europe. 
B)  infant and maternal mortality rates have risen sharply in the last 20 years. 
C)  women tend to have more control over their reproductive choices than in developed nations. 
D)  more than 85% of women give birth with no medical help.

Question 14

Some studies show that marriages without children:

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A)  are not as fulfilling and satisfying as marriages with children. 
B)  are more stressful than marriages with children. 
C)  are happier and more satisfying than marriages with children. 
D)  tend to last longer than marriages with children. 
A)  are not as fulfilling and satisfying as marriages with children. 
B)  are more stressful than marriages with children. 
C)  are happier and more satisfying than marriages with children. 
D)  tend to last longer than marriages with children.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true regarding miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Couples may benefit from giving themselves some time to grieve the loss of this baby before pursuing another pregnancy. 
B)  Having a miscarriage usually indicates a woman will never be able to carry to term. 
C)  Parents may find it important to have photos and footprints of the baby who was lost. 
D)  Some parents have found it helpful to have a memorial service following a miscarriage. 
A)  Couples may benefit from giving themselves some time to grieve the loss of this baby before pursuing another pregnancy. 
B)  Having a miscarriage usually indicates a woman will never be able to carry to term. 
C)  Parents may find it important to have photos and footprints of the baby who was lost. 
D)  Some parents have found it helpful to have a memorial service following a miscarriage.

Question 16

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months. 
B)  12 months. 
C)  6 months. 
D)  18 months. 
A)  2 months. 
B)  12 months. 
C)  6 months. 
D)  18 months.

Question 17

Discuss the topic of infertility in men and women, making reference to the following: (a) how common it is, (b) how successful treatment interventions are for infertility, and (c) specific fertility problems experienced by men and women.

Accepted Answer

Infertility is a common issue that affec

Question 18

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been associated with all of the following complications for children EXCEPT increased:

Accepted Answer

A)  incidence of reading disorders. 
B)  risk of being overweight at birth. 
C)  incidence of respiratory diseases. 
D)  risk of miscarriage. 
A)  incidence of reading disorders. 
B)  risk of being overweight at birth. 
C)  incidence of respiratory diseases. 
D)  risk of miscarriage.

Question 19

List the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of breastfeeding:
1. Provides

Question 20

Across the world, the highest rates of abortion are found in countries that:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide comprehensive sex education in public schools. 
B)  provide easy access to inexpensive or free birth control and emergency contraception. 
C)  assist mothers by providing maternity leave, health care, education and training, and an adequate minimum wage. 
D)  severely restrict abortion and provide fewer social services for mothers. 
A)  provide comprehensive sex education in public schools. 
B)  provide easy access to inexpensive or free birth control and emergency contraception. 
C)  assist mothers by providing maternity leave, health care, education and training, and an adequate minimum wage. 
D)  severely restrict abortion and provide fewer social services for mothers.

Prepared childbirth centers around the philosophy that:

Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should:

Sexual desire typically diminishes throughout a woman's pregnancy, although there may be an increase in desire during the second trimester for some women.

Most pregnancy tests involve detecting the presence of HCG.

Adele, who is six weeks pregnant, just found out that a former male sexual partner is HIV positive. What should Adele do?

Matt and Sandra want very much to have a baby. To maximize the possibility of pregnancy, they should have intercourse:

The second stage of labor involves:

Research indicates that couples with children:

The dilation and evacuation method of abortion results in uterine contractions that expel the fetus and placenta from the vagina.

Discuss the issue of abortion from a historical, social, and political perspective, and speculate on future directions this issue will take based on the current social and political climate.

At its most extreme, women suffering from postpartum depression lose interest in their babies or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies.

The sex of the fetus can often be distinguished by the:

In countries of the developing world:

Some studies show that marriages without children:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding miscarriages?

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first:

Discuss the topic of infertility in men and women, making reference to the following: (a) how common it is, (b) how successful treatment interventions are for infertility, and (c) specific fertility problems experienced by men and women.

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been associated with all of the following complications for children EXCEPT increased:

List the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.

Across the world, the highest rates of abortion are found in countries that:

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Exam 11: Conceiving Children: Process and Choice

Prepared childbirth centers around the philosophy that:

Marwan would like to be a father, but his doctor tells him he has a low sperm count. To increase his chance of causing a conception, Marwan should:

Sexual desire typically diminishes throughout a woman's pregnancy, although there may be an increase in desire during the second trimester for some women.

Most pregnancy tests involve detecting the presence of HCG.

Adele, who is six weeks pregnant, just found out that a former male sexual partner is HIV positive. What should Adele do?

Matt and Sandra want very much to have a baby. To maximize the possibility of pregnancy, they should have intercourse:

The second stage of labor involves:

Research indicates that couples with children:

The dilation and evacuation method of abortion results in uterine contractions that expel the fetus and placenta from the vagina.

Discuss the issue of abortion from a historical, social, and political perspective, and speculate on future directions this issue will take based on the current social and political climate.

At its most extreme, women suffering from postpartum depression lose interest in their babies or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies.

The sex of the fetus can often be distinguished by the:

In countries of the developing world:

Some studies show that marriages without children:

Which of the following is NOT true regarding miscarriages?

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first:

Discuss the topic of infertility in men and women, making reference to the following: (a) how common it is, (b) how successful treatment interventions are for infertility, and (c) specific fertility problems experienced by men and women.

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been associated with all of the following complications for children EXCEPT increased:

List the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.

Across the world, the highest rates of abortion are found in countries that:

Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research: Methods and Challenges

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Gender Issues

Sexual Arousal and Response

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Behaviors

Sexual Orientations

Contraception

Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Adult Years

Sexual Difficulties and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Filters