Exam 1: Sexuality in Perspective

When comparing sexual attitudes of Canadians and Americans:

Discuss some non-sexual uses of sexuality.Explain why sex is not just for sex.

University students who watch soap operas tend to overestimate the divorce rate.This belief that media actually reflects social reality is called

What aspects of sexuality do we know are unique about human sexuality? Explain.

Compare and contrast the behaviours of humans and animals with respect to: A)masturbation B)oral sex C)homosexual behaviours D)female orgasm E)the non-sexual uses of sexual behaviour

When did the scientific study of sex begin?

Before contact with Europeans,most First Nations populations were

Select the BEST definition of ethnocentrism.

Both homosexuality and heterosexuality were normal and accepted in this society.

Before contact with Europeans,Aboriginal women were _______ to take the initiative in sexual matters.

A type of sexual behaviour that is found ONLY in humans is

The work of Henry Havelock Ellis,published in Studies in the Psychology of Sex,is described as ______ compared to that of Richard von Krafft-Ebing's work in Psychopathia Sexualis.

A standard of attractiveness that appears to be universal is

Which sexual behaviour does not seem to vary across social class?

Sigmund Freud is considered a sex researcher.

What are the main findings of the Victorian Sex Survey described by the authors of your text? What do these findings tell us about the sexual life of Victorian women?

Describe three ways the media can influence a person's view of sexuality.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about sex across cultures?

Your text defines the state of being male or female as

Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behaviour have shown that