Question 1

Explain how the sexual experiences of preadolescence are critical in a child's life.Are there differences between boys and girls?

Accepted Answer

The sexual experiences of preadolescence are critical in a child's life as they play a significant role in shaping their understanding of their own bodies, relationships, and sexuality. These experiences can have a lasting impact on their sexual development and overall well-being.

For both boys and girls, preadolescent sexual experiences can provide opportunities for exploration and learning about their own bodies and the physical changes that come with puberty. It can also be a time for developing social and emotional skills, such as understanding boundaries, consent, and healthy communication in relationships.

However, there can be differences in the experiences of boys and girls during preadolescence. Girls may face unique challenges related to their physical development, such as menstruation and the onset of puberty, which can impact their self-esteem and body image. On the other hand, boys may face pressures related to masculinity and societal expectations of sexual behavior.

Additionally, societal attitudes and cultural norms can also influence how preadolescent sexual experiences are perceived and navigated by boys and girls. It is important for parents and caregivers to provide age-appropriate education and support for children as they navigate this critical stage in their sexual development. Open communication and a supportive environment can help children develop a healthy understanding of their sexuality and relationships.

Question 2

When young children (aged 3-7)view someone having sexual intercourse,such as their parents,they are traumatized severely for the rest of their lives if they do not receive some sort of counselling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following has NOT been posited as a possible outcome of sexualization of children?

Accepted Answer

A) reduces self-esteem 
B) creates body image dissatisfaction 
C) inflates market demand for makeup for children 
D) spurs engaging in unwanted sexual activity 
A) reduces self-esteem 
B) creates body image dissatisfaction 
C) inflates market demand for makeup for children 
D) spurs engaging in unwanted sexual activity C

Question 4

Across African,Central American,South American,and North American countries the median age range for first experience of intercourse was

Accepted Answer

A) 10-14 
B) 12-16 
C) 16-19 
D) 10-21 
A) 10-14 
B) 12-16 
C) 16-19 
D) 10-21

Question 5

Which of the following was once believed to cause everything from warts to insanity?

Accepted Answer

A) fellatio 
B) coitus 
C) masturbation 
D) being gay or lesbian 
A) fellatio 
B) coitus 
C) masturbation 
D) being gay or lesbian

Question 6

During late childhood and adolescence most sexual play or experiences are most likely to be with the same sex than with the other sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a sexual script in the introduction of sexual behaviours to adolescent experiences?

Accepted Answer

A) Mara has her first sexual experience at 14 when she engages in oral-sex. 
B) Steve has his first experience with oral sex at the age of 15 after having spent many nights making out with his partner,touching above the waist,and then below the waist before removing any clothing. 
C) Moira has her first experience with French kissing in a passionate embrace with her partner after having engaged in sexual intercourse with other partners in her past. 
D) None of these experiences are examples of sexual scripts. 
A) Mara has her first sexual experience at 14 when she engages in oral-sex. 
B) Steve has his first experience with oral sex at the age of 15 after having spent many nights making out with his partner,touching above the waist,and then below the waist before removing any clothing. 
C) Moira has her first experience with French kissing in a passionate embrace with her partner after having engaged in sexual intercourse with other partners in her past. 
D) None of these experiences are examples of sexual scripts.

Question 8

Some children first learn about heterosexual behaviour by primal scene experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some adolescents do not make the transition to dyadic relationships;instead,they remain in mixed-gender social groups and sexual activities occur in the context of the group.This relationship style is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) serial monogamy 
B) friends with benefits 
C) circle dating 
D) the boys' club 
A) serial monogamy 
B) friends with benefits 
C) circle dating 
D) the boys' club

Question 10

Children commonly hear about sexual intercourse during which period?

Accepted Answer

A) toddlerhood 
B) early childhood 
C) preadolescence 
D) adolescence 
A) toddlerhood 
B) early childhood 
C) preadolescence 
D) adolescence

Question 11

Which one of the following most accurately describes the feelings of adolescents about masturbation?

Accepted Answer

A) guilt and shame 
B) pride for having done it 
C) Feelings are mixed due to lingering negative attitudes. 
D) Today's adolescents have no feeling about it;it's a non-issue. 
A) guilt and shame 
B) pride for having done it 
C) Feelings are mixed due to lingering negative attitudes. 
D) Today's adolescents have no feeling about it;it's a non-issue.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE with regards to women's average age of first intercourse across countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada has a much higher median age of first intercourse than do countries in AfricA. 
B) Canada has a median age of first intercourse that is similar to,if not lower than,that of African countries. 
C) Brazil has a much lower median age of first intercourse than does Canada. 
D) Countries across Africa,South America and North America were very different in the median ages at which women first had intercourse. 
A) Canada has a much higher median age of first intercourse than do countries in AfricA. 
B) Canada has a median age of first intercourse that is similar to,if not lower than,that of African countries. 
C) Brazil has a much lower median age of first intercourse than does Canada. 
D) Countries across Africa,South America and North America were very different in the median ages at which women first had intercourse.

Question 13

The type of research method which would give us reliable and probably valid data about childhood sexuality but has NOT been used (to any great extent)is

Accepted Answer

A) the retrospective interview when the person is old enough to understand. 
B) reports on children's sexual behaviour by parents. 
C) the prospective interview. 
D) systematic observation. 
A) the retrospective interview when the person is old enough to understand. 
B) reports on children's sexual behaviour by parents. 
C) the prospective interview. 
D) systematic observation.

Question 14

Recent research by Udry concerning the relationship between hormones and sexual activity in adolescence suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of male hormones predict sexual activity in boys and high levels of female hormones predict sexual activity in girls. 
B) testosterone level is a stronger predictor of sexual activity in boys than in girls. 
C) testosterone level does not predict sexual activity in girls. 
D) high levels of estrogen and progesterone are related to low levels of sexual activity in both boys and girls. 
A) high levels of male hormones predict sexual activity in boys and high levels of female hormones predict sexual activity in girls. 
B) testosterone level is a stronger predictor of sexual activity in boys than in girls. 
C) testosterone level does not predict sexual activity in girls. 
D) high levels of estrogen and progesterone are related to low levels of sexual activity in both boys and girls.

Question 15

Compared to other studies,how do trends in child and adolescent masterbation activity compare to what Kinsey found with his research in the "50s and "60's?

Accepted Answer

A) Trends are exactly the same. 
B) The general shape of the trend is the same but masturbation starts a year earlier. 
C) The general shape of the trend is the same but males start masturbating about 5 years earlier. 
D) The trend is the same for males,but the female trend now looks more like the male trenD. 
A) Trends are exactly the same. 
B) The general shape of the trend is the same but masturbation starts a year earlier. 
C) The general shape of the trend is the same but males start masturbating about 5 years earlier. 
D) The trend is the same for males,but the female trend now looks more like the male trenD.

Question 16

A common experience for young children between the ages of 4 and 7 is to engage in mixed-sex and same-sex sex play such as showing and touching the genitals,playing doctor or house,etc.For most children,this type of play is driven by

Accepted Answer

A) early sexual desire. 
B) curiosity about their bodies and others' bodies. 
C) power over another. 
D) learning how to be adults. 
A) early sexual desire. 
B) curiosity about their bodies and others' bodies. 
C) power over another. 
D) learning how to be adults.

Question 17

The only infant attachment that is important is to the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Data analyzed by Maticka-Tyndale and Barrett (2000)indicate that the decrease in age at first intercourse over the past 30 years has been especially pronounced for

Accepted Answer

A) men. 
B) women. 
C) Canadians. 
D) minority groups in Canada. 
A) men. 
B) women. 
C) Canadians. 
D) minority groups in Canada.

Question 19

According to the National Population Health Survey,immigrants to Canada initiated intercourse at

Accepted Answer

A) earlier ages than respondents who were born in CanadA. 
B) later ages than respondents who were born in Canada. 
C) the same ages as respondents who were born in Canada. 
D) The National Population Health did not survey immigrants to Canada. 
A) earlier ages than respondents who were born in CanadA. 
B) later ages than respondents who were born in Canada. 
C) the same ages as respondents who were born in Canada. 
D) The National Population Health did not survey immigrants to Canada.

Question 20

Infant boys who masturbate

Accepted Answer

A) do not do it for pleasure. 
B) do so as a result of seeing their siblings do so. 
C) are capable of ejaculation. 
D) are capable of orgasm. 
A) do not do it for pleasure. 
B) do so as a result of seeing their siblings do so. 
C) are capable of ejaculation. 
D) are capable of orgasm.

Explain how the sexual experiences of preadolescence are critical in a child's life.Are there differences between boys and girls?

When young children (aged 3-7)view someone having sexual intercourse,such as their parents,they are traumatized severely for the rest of their lives if they do not receive some sort of counselling.

Which of the following has NOT been posited as a possible outcome of sexualization of children?

Across African,Central American,South American,and North American countries the median age range for first experience of intercourse was

Which of the following was once believed to cause everything from warts to insanity?

During late childhood and adolescence most sexual play or experiences are most likely to be with the same sex than with the other sex.

Which of the following is an example of a sexual script in the introduction of sexual behaviours to adolescent experiences?

Some children first learn about heterosexual behaviour by primal scene experience.

Some adolescents do not make the transition to dyadic relationships;instead,they remain in mixed-gender social groups and sexual activities occur in the context of the group.This relationship style is referred to as

Children commonly hear about sexual intercourse during which period?

Which one of the following most accurately describes the feelings of adolescents about masturbation?

Which of the following is TRUE with regards to women's average age of first intercourse across countries?

The type of research method which would give us reliable and probably valid data about childhood sexuality but has NOT been used (to any great extent)is

Recent research by Udry concerning the relationship between hormones and sexual activity in adolescence suggests that

Compared to other studies,how do trends in child and adolescent masterbation activity compare to what Kinsey found with his research in the "50s and "60's?

A common experience for young children between the ages of 4 and 7 is to engage in mixed-sex and same-sex sex play such as showing and touching the genitals,playing doctor or house,etc.For most children,this type of play is driven by

The only infant attachment that is important is to the mother.

Data analyzed by Maticka-Tyndale and Barrett (2000)indicate that the decrease in age at first intercourse over the past 30 years has been especially pronounced for

According to the National Population Health Survey,immigrants to Canada initiated intercourse at

Infant boys who masturbate

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Exam 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Adulthood

Explain how the sexual experiences of preadolescence are critical in a child's life.Are there differences between boys and girls?

When young children (aged 3-7)view someone having sexual intercourse,such as their parents,they are traumatized severely for the rest of their lives if they do not receive some sort of counselling.

Which of the following has NOT been posited as a possible outcome of sexualization of children?

Across African,Central American,South American,and North American countries the median age range for first experience of intercourse was

Which of the following was once believed to cause everything from warts to insanity?

During late childhood and adolescence most sexual play or experiences are most likely to be with the same sex than with the other sex.

Which of the following is an example of a sexual script in the introduction of sexual behaviours to adolescent experiences?

Some children first learn about heterosexual behaviour by primal scene experience.

Some adolescents do not make the transition to dyadic relationships;instead,they remain in mixed-gender social groups and sexual activities occur in the context of the group.This relationship style is referred to as

Children commonly hear about sexual intercourse during which period?

Which one of the following most accurately describes the feelings of adolescents about masturbation?

Which of the following is TRUE with regards to women's average age of first intercourse across countries?

The type of research method which would give us reliable and probably valid data about childhood sexuality but has NOT been used (to any great extent)is

Recent research by Udry concerning the relationship between hormones and sexual activity in adolescence suggests that

Compared to other studies,how do trends in child and adolescent masterbation activity compare to what Kinsey found with his research in the "50s and "60's?

A common experience for young children between the ages of 4 and 7 is to engage in mixed-sex and same-sex sex play such as showing and touching the genitals,playing doctor or house,etc.For most children,this type of play is driven by

The only infant attachment that is important is to the mother.

Data analyzed by Maticka-Tyndale and Barrett (2000)indicate that the decrease in age at first intercourse over the past 30 years has been especially pronounced for

According to the National Population Health Survey,immigrants to Canada initiated intercourse at

Infant boys who masturbate

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Childhood and Adolescence

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

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Sex and the Law

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