Deck 12: Sexual Morality

Question 1

All moral theories will pose moral questions about sexual morality in the same way.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A consequentialist approach to judging sexual morality will ask whether one is using anyone or whether the sexual relation is an open one.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Couples who cohabitate before getting married are more likely to divorce for this reason alone.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Given the nature of morality as a function of benefits and harms and of treating persons with respect and disrespect,still sex is too personal to be a moral matter.

Question 5

Which of the following in not an example of utilitarian reasoning?

A) One has an obligation to be true to one's own sexual identity so we can move toward a society that is not so homophobic.
B) The effect on the family should be considered when making choices about sex.
C) What people do privately is their business.
D) Sexual immorality will get a person sent to hell.

Question 6

Kant's categorical imperative would support all of these ideas about how we ought to behave in a sexual relationship,other than:

A) Coercive sex is not acceptable.
B) Failing to tell one's partner about his or her sexually transmitted disease is morally impermissible.
C) Traditions about sexual morality should be followed by both partners.
D) Using a drug to coerce sexual consent is wrong.

Question 7

Which factual matters would be relevant to consequentalist arguments regarding sexual behavior?

Question 8

How would each type of the three ethical theories used to discuss sexual morality in this chapter address the issue of homosexuality?

Question 9

To suggest that sex is only acceptable between consenting adults would rely on

A) Virtue ethics.
B) Kantian Ethics.
C) Utilitarianism.
D) Egoism.

Question 10

Whether or not sex is appropriate only within a married or committed relation according to a natural law perspective will depend on whether this is the most fitting or only fitting context for sex given what we are like.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an objection to the disapproval of homosexuality based on nature?

A) Homosexuality,polygamy,and transexuality are part of the natural world.
B) Homosexuality is not typically considered as "sick" as incest or child abuse,which are mainly heterosexual.
C) We use our bodily organs for many things other than their "natural" purposes.
D) Heterosexual couples who do not have children are viewed with pity,not disapproval.

Question 12

Which if the following is not a reason given for female circumcision?

A) Control over reproduction
B) Increasing sanitation
C) Reducing sexual pleasure
D) Protecting virginity

Question 13

Comprehensive sex education for teens in the US seems to have led to

A) Decreased sexual activity.
B) Increased sexual activity.
C) An increase in teen pregnancy.
D) A reduction in teen pregnancy.

Question 14

The belief that gay and lesbian should live openly in same-sex relationships,because doing so invites homophobic people to become more open and inclusive,comes under ________ reasoning.

A) Utilitarianism
B) Egoism
C) Virtue ethics
D) Kantian reasoning

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of the categorical imperative?

A) Homosexual sex is unnatural.
B) We were not designed to have sex with same sex partners.
C) If everyone practiced homosexual sex,there would be no children.
D) Homophobia is destructive to children.