Question 1

Which of the following statements about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The age at which a girl undergoes FGM/C is the same across countries. 
B)  It makes a woman less marriageable. 
C)  It reflects a double standard that allows men to mutilate women. 
D)  It has similar, comparable constraints for men. 
A)  The age at which a girl undergoes FGM/C is the same across countries. 
B)  It makes a woman less marriageable. 
C)  It reflects a double standard that allows men to mutilate women. 
D)  It has similar, comparable constraints for men. C

Question 2

Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family environment increases risky behavior. 
B)  Assimilation increases risky behavior. 
C)  Poverty spreads infections. 
D)  People aren't aware of a partner's sexual activities. 
A)  The family environment increases risky behavior. 
B)  Assimilation increases risky behavior. 
C)  Poverty spreads infections. 
D)  People aren't aware of a partner's sexual activities. D

Question 3

The biological aspects of sexuality that include experiencing pleasure or orgasm is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender role 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual script 
D)  sexual response 
A)  gender role 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual script 
D)  sexual response D

Question 4

Oral stimulation of a woman's genitals is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fellatio 
B)  vulva 
C)  cunnilingus 
D)  coitus 
A)  fellatio 
B)  vulva 
C)  cunnilingus 
D)  coitus

Question 5

A macro explanation for extramarital sex is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a changed purpose of marriage 
B)  a way out of marriage 
C)  retaliation 
D)  excitement 
A)  a changed purpose of marriage 
B)  a way out of marriage 
C)  retaliation 
D)  excitement

Question 6

From a social exchange perspective, which of the following is a reason why adults abstain from sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  One of the partners has mental-health problems. 
B)  One of the partners suffers from a chronic illness. 
C)  Companionship is more important than sexual activity. 
D)  They don't have a partner. 
A)  One of the partners has mental-health problems. 
B)  One of the partners suffers from a chronic illness. 
C)  Companionship is more important than sexual activity. 
D)  They don't have a partner.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of anonymity of urban life, a macro reason for extramarital sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wayne had extramarital sex to feel physically and socially desirable. 
B)  Leonard had an affair with his colleague because he believed his wife would not find out. 
C)  Jean had an extramarital affair because she wanted to get back at her husband for cheating on her. 
D)  Carmen cheated on her husband so that he would get angry at her and file for a divorce. 
A)  Wayne had extramarital sex to feel physically and socially desirable. 
B)  Leonard had an affair with his colleague because he believed his wife would not find out. 
C)  Jean had an extramarital affair because she wanted to get back at her husband for cheating on her. 
D)  Carmen cheated on her husband so that he would get angry at her and file for a divorce.

Question 8

Javier and Maria are attracted to both males and females.They can be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuals 
B)  heterosexuals 
C)  transsexuals 
D)  bisexuals 
A)  homosexuals 
B)  heterosexuals 
C)  transsexuals 
D)  bisexuals

Question 9

Discuss two macro-level reasons why STD rates are rising.

Accepted Answer

There are several macro-level reasons wh

Question 10

As people age, the biggest impediment to sex, especially for women is a partner gap.Which of the following represents the problem of partner gap for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kimberly plans to marry a man younger than her but her parents do not approve of the marriage. 
B)  Huan wants to have children whereas Lawrence, her husband, does not. 
C)  After her husband died, Betty did not date for a long time until she met Bruce. 
D)  Helen and Ralph, who have been dating since the past year, want different things out of the relationship. 
A)  Kimberly plans to marry a man younger than her but her parents do not approve of the marriage. 
B)  Huan wants to have children whereas Lawrence, her husband, does not. 
C)  After her husband died, Betty did not date for a long time until she met Bruce. 
D)  Helen and Ralph, who have been dating since the past year, want different things out of the relationship.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of masturbation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be as sexually satisfying as intercourse. 
B)  It creates sexual tension. 
C)  It creates conflicts in a marriage. 
D)  It begins in adult life. 
A)  It can be as sexually satisfying as intercourse. 
B)  It creates sexual tension. 
C)  It creates conflicts in a marriage. 
D)  It begins in adult life.

Question 12

Roger is a middle-aged man who lives with his family in the suburbs.Which of the following would indicate that Roger measures high on religiosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roger belongs to a dominant religious group. 
B)  Roger regularly attends religious services. 
C)  Roger has a strong bond with his children. 
D)  Roger's everyday decisions are free from the influence of religion. 
A)  Roger belongs to a dominant religious group. 
B)  Roger regularly attends religious services. 
C)  Roger has a strong bond with his children. 
D)  Roger's everyday decisions are free from the influence of religion.

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sexually transmitted infections and diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection. 
B)  HIV and AIDS can be treated and cured. 
C)  There are a total of 20 types of STDs. 
D)  STIs are transmittable even when there are no symptoms. 
A)  Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection. 
B)  HIV and AIDS can be treated and cured. 
C)  There are a total of 20 types of STDs. 
D)  STIs are transmittable even when there are no symptoms.

Question 14

In what ways do parents influence their children's sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

As with other development, parents play

Question 15

Why is sexual orientation not as clear-cut as people believe it to be?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Kinsey and his associates' classi

Question 16

Benjamin believes that sexual behavior is largely the result of societal pressure.He finds that culture plays an important role in forming our sexual identity.With which of the following theories does Benjamin's belief coincide?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic theories 
B)  social constructionist theories 
C)  biological theories 
D)  social exchange theories 
A)  psychoanalytic theories 
B)  social constructionist theories 
C)  biological theories 
D)  social exchange theories

Question 17

Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbation 
B)  intercourse 
C)  oral sex 
D)  flirting 
A)  masturbation 
B)  intercourse 
C)  oral sex 
D)  flirting

Question 18

Why do STDs have more serious and frequent complications in women?

Accepted Answer

Both men and women get STDs, but women h

Question 19

Rita works as a teacher at a high school.She is in charge of the school's abstinence program which is a part of the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).She believes that abstinence programs help delay sex until marriage.Which of the following, if true, weakens her argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research indicates that CSE programs increase the likelihood of having premarital sex. 
B)  Studies show that most abstinence programs increase contraceptive use. 
C)  A majority of adolescents who took virginity pledges had an active sexual life after marriage. 
D)  In states with predominant abstinence programs, unintended teen pregnancy rates are lower than those without a CSE curriculum. 
A)  Research indicates that CSE programs increase the likelihood of having premarital sex. 
B)  Studies show that most abstinence programs increase contraceptive use. 
C)  A majority of adolescents who took virginity pledges had an active sexual life after marriage. 
D)  In states with predominant abstinence programs, unintended teen pregnancy rates are lower than those without a CSE curriculum.

Question 20

The sexual drive that makes us receptive to sexual activity is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual desire 
D)  sexual script 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  sexual identity 
C)  sexual desire 
D)  sexual script

Which of the following statements about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)is true?

Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?

The biological aspects of sexuality that include experiencing pleasure or orgasm is called ________.

Oral stimulation of a woman's genitals is called ________.

A macro explanation for extramarital sex is ________.

From a social exchange perspective, which of the following is a reason why adults abstain from sexual intercourse?

Which of the following is an example of anonymity of urban life, a macro reason for extramarital sex?

Javier and Maria are attracted to both males and females.They can be classified as ________.

Discuss two macro-level reasons why STD rates are rising.

As people age, the biggest impediment to sex, especially for women is a partner gap.Which of the following represents the problem of partner gap for women?

Which of the following is true of masturbation?

Roger is a middle-aged man who lives with his family in the suburbs.Which of the following would indicate that Roger measures high on religiosity?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sexually transmitted infections and diseases?

In what ways do parents influence their children's sexual behavior?

Why is sexual orientation not as clear-cut as people believe it to be?

Benjamin believes that sexual behavior is largely the result of societal pressure.He finds that culture plays an important role in forming our sexual identity.With which of the following theories does Benjamin's belief coincide?

Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation is called ________.

Why do STDs have more serious and frequent complications in women?

Rita works as a teacher at a high school.She is in charge of the school's abstinence program which is a part of the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).She believes that abstinence programs help delay sex until marriage.Which of the following, if true, weakens her argument?

The sexual drive that makes us receptive to sexual activity is called ________.

he Changing Family

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The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

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Exam 7: Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Which of the following statements about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)is true?

Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?

The biological aspects of sexuality that include experiencing pleasure or orgasm is called ________.

Oral stimulation of a woman's genitals is called ________.

A macro explanation for extramarital sex is ________.

From a social exchange perspective, which of the following is a reason why adults abstain from sexual intercourse?

Which of the following is an example of anonymity of urban life, a macro reason for extramarital sex?

Javier and Maria are attracted to both males and females.They can be classified as ________.

Discuss two macro-level reasons why STD rates are rising.

As people age, the biggest impediment to sex, especially for women is a partner gap.Which of the following represents the problem of partner gap for women?

Which of the following is true of masturbation?

Roger is a middle-aged man who lives with his family in the suburbs.Which of the following would indicate that Roger measures high on religiosity?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about sexually transmitted infections and diseases?

In what ways do parents influence their children's sexual behavior?

Why is sexual orientation not as clear-cut as people believe it to be?

Benjamin believes that sexual behavior is largely the result of societal pressure.He finds that culture plays an important role in forming our sexual identity.With which of the following theories does Benjamin's belief coincide?

Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation is called ________.

Why do STDs have more serious and frequent complications in women?

Rita works as a teacher at a high school.She is in charge of the school's abstinence program which is a part of the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).She believes that abstinence programs help delay sex until marriage.Which of the following, if true, weakens her argument?

The sexual drive that makes us receptive to sexual activity is called ________.

he Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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