Deck 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Question 1

Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.

A) Interracial dating is a frequent feature in media depictions.
B) Mass media censor sexually objectifying portrayals of women.
C) Mainstream media do not present "real" depictions of sexuality.
D) Media portrayals of sexuality are meant to educate the audience rather than entertain them.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What is the problem with depending on the media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

A) Because of their entertainment orientation, there are few realistic depictions of sexuality.
B) They provide such an overload of moral and socially responsible information that most people "tune out."
C) Because of consumer demographics, media are aimed at a relatively uneducated and unsophisticated audience.
D) Media overemphasize the emotional context of sexual relationships.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The content of American television is regulated by

A) the U.S. Congress.
B) a single ratings board for individual shows.
C) local governments.
D) an informal consensus.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The objective of mass-media depictions of sexuality is to

A) further liberal causes and ideas.
B) educate the public concerning the dangers of sexuality.
C) entertain and exploit.
D) establish new norms for sexual behaviors and attitudes.

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the statement, "The media images of women and men reflect and reproduce a set of stereotypical and unequal but changing gender roles"?

A) A plump 16-year-old Gina watches reality shows to boost her self-confidence and feel good about herself.
B) Inspired by a TV soap, Sean exercises vigorously to become muscular so that all the girls in his class will want to sleep with him.
C) Xavier learns from a TV program that one should not discriminate against homosexuals, yet he continues to do so.
D) Sex-related programs educate people about the dire consequences of indulging in sexual activities.

Question 6

Which of the following TV show formats is likely to fulfill the objectives of mass-media depictions of sexuality?

A) a reality show based on the idea of selecting the most beautiful woman and man in a country
B) a show that educates the masses about the most important people involved in the World Wars
C) an animated cartoon that teaches children about good habits and manners
D) a show for women empowerment

Question 7

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between popular media and sexuality?

A) Mainstream media often portray sexual activities explicitly.
B) The media only target males for images depicting sexuality.
C) Media images of sexuality permeate a variety of areas in people's lives.
D) The media use sexuality to discourage sexual activity.

Question 8

Most television programs that Natalie sees focus on muscular men trying to woo slim women in scanty clothing to sleep with them. Ronald has a collection of men's magazines that focus mainly on sex. Janice reads romance novels that emphasize the importance of physical appearance for girls. Therefore, it can be inferred that today's media content about sexuality reflects

A) the realities of today's social world.
B) stereotypical gender roles.
C) relatively equal gender roles.
D) diversity in relationships.

Question 9

Luke is addicted to video games. He downloads treasure quests games, car racing games, and war games that involve violence. Most of these games also portray sexual images. Which of the following images is Luke most likely to view in such games?

A) unrealistically shaped and submissive women
B) powerful and dominant women
C) men in very little clothing
D) romance between the male and female characters

Question 10

Martin's family was surprised about his choice of subject for his undergraduate studies. They were unable to convince him to select a course that kept away from a vast array of taboos, fears, prejudices, and hypocrisy. However, Martin did not regret his decision and found himself exploring topics whose discussions were prohibited by his family and religion. In this scenario, Martin has most likely decided to pursue the study of ________.

A) human behavior
B) human beauty
C) human sexuality
D) human mind

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the attitude of the current culture toward sexuality?

A) repressive
B) hidden
C) hostile
D) open

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of sexual content in magazines?

A) Only male-oriented magazines focus on sex.
B) Magazines targeted toward preadolescents and young teens avoid articles with sexual themes.
C) Many if not most men's magazines promote men as sexual aggressors.
D) Sexual content in magazines is regulated by a ratings board.

Question 13

Jake is a teenager who spends most of his time watching music videos online. When he isn't using the computer, he is either glued to the television or using his smartphone. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of his media addiction?

A) He will fall into a routine life that will keep him physically and mentally fit.
B) He will score top marks in all his class examinations.
C) He will develop unhealthy eating habits, leading to obesity.
D) He will develop a multiple personality psychological disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of sexuality in video games?

A) Female characters are portrayed as violent figures whose primary purpose is to destroy.
B) Male characters mouth sexy dialogues more often than female characters.
C) The sexualization and stereotyping of female characters has declined since 2006.
D) Video games that promote violent attitude toward women are banned in the United States.

Question 15

Gay men are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

A) in a realistic and sensitive manner.
B) as super-masculine.
C) as being happy and satisfied with their lives.
D) in stereotypes, as effeminate or closeted.

Question 16

During the mid-1970s, Lily fought for the rights of women in the United States. She challenged stereotypes associated with women's roles and also demanded that abortion be made legal in the United States. Lily was part of ________.

A) the gender revolution
B) the sexual revolution
C) the American revolution
D) the Victorian revolution

Question 17

According to the declaration of sexual rights, forced sterilization is illegal as it violates

A) the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application.
B) the right to participation in public and political life.
C) the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including sexual health, with the possibility of pleasurable, satisfying, and safe sexual experiences.
D) the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Question 18

Which of the following is a suggestion made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with regard to viewing television and music videos?

A) Children must avoid viewing news broadcast as it contains political propaganda.
B) Parents must teach young people to balance media use with other healthy behaviors.
C) Schools must discourage children from viewing music videos.
D) Parents must ensure that children below the age of 5 are exposed to cartoons.

Question 19

Which of the following media content is least likely to be aired on national television?

A) an advertisement for a website selling clothes for women
B) a film that comprises explicit shots of older couples indulging in sexual acts
C) an article about the number of deaths due to Ebola
D) a reality show that humiliates people based on their physical characteristics

Question 20

Everyday exposure to sexual content in mainstream media leads to

A) increased levels of body dissatisfaction.
B) a positive view of women's competence, morality, and humanity.
C) intolerance of sexual violence against women.
D) withdrawal from sexist beliefs.

Question 21

Who among the following believes that women have no sexual desire, only reproductive desire, but men have insatiable sexual appetites?

A) Victorian Americans
B) the Dani from New Guinea
C) African Asians
D) the Mangaia of Polynesia

Question 22

Which of the following is true of mainstream films and television that portray gay characters?

A) They frequently show adults, particularly two males, kissing on screen as their heterosexual counterparts would.
B) They stereotype gay men as being effeminate or flighty.
C) They avoid exposing the vulnerability of gay students being bullied in schools.
D) They refrain from showing the identity issues of queers.

Question 23

In which culture do mothers and fathers go through 5 years of sexual abstinence after the birth of a child?

A) the Mangaia
B) the Dani
C) the Zulu
D) the Sambians

Question 24

In which culture is a young adolescent given instructions about how to please a girl and bring her to orgasm?

A) the Mangaia
B) the Dani
C) the ancient Greeks
D) the Victorians

Question 25

Karen's first strong sexual attraction was to another woman. All through her adult years, her significant sexual involvements have been with women. Here, we are describing Karen's

A) sexual orientation.
B) values and morals.
C) gender identity.
D) sex role.

Question 26

Identify a recreational activity that has altered communication means and interpersonal relationships between individuals.

A) sleeping
B) web surfing
C) relaxing at a spa
D) wave surfing

Question 27

It is 1870, and Hephzibah Jones loves her husband dearly. Sometimes when she looks at him or when he touches her, she feels strong sexual desires. According to White middle-class Americans of the nineteenth century, Hephzibah is most likely to

A) feel only reproductive desire.
B) put her desires into action with her husband.
C) masturbate to relieve her tension.
D) pray for forgiveness.

Question 28

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mangaia and the Dani helps us see that

A) culture is a primary determinant in how sexual interests and attractions are expressed.
B) members of many societies are taught abnormal and unnatural ways to express their sexual impulses.
C) civilization and industrialization lead to a more natural pattern of sexual expression.
D) there are biological basics for the greater sexual interest and activity among males.

Question 29

Shyla and Chris were paired through an online dating website that decided compatibility based on a questionnaire. They have been together for almost 3 years now. Jules does not wish to be in a relationship; instead, she prefers to meet new individuals for sex through online dating sites. These two scenarios suggest that the Internet has ________.

A) an adverse effect on human relationships
B) set a standard for intimate relationships
C) shaped sexual culture
D) set an informal consensus about sex

Question 30

Lesbian women are generally stereotyped in Hollywood films

A) as unreliable.
B) as creative and imaginative.
C) as flighty or arty.
D) as super-feminine or super-masculine.

Question 31

Which governmental regulation of sexual material on the Internet was declared a violation of freedom of speech?

A) The Defense of Marriage Act
B) The Communications Decency Act
C) The Comstock Act
D) The Limited Free Speech Amendment

Question 32

Gay men, lesbian women, and bisexual and transgender individuals are

A) seldom defined in terms of their sexual orientation in films.
B) slowly being integrated into mainstream films and television.
C) not subjected to stereotypes.
D) prohibited from appearing in television programs.

Question 33

In which of the following cultures is sex considered relatively unimportant?

A) the Mangaia
B) the Dani
C) the Sambia
D) the Victorians

Question 34

Gary takes seminude pictures of himself and sends them to Fiona, his neighbor. Fiona responds to Gary's messages by sending him a picture of herself in a bikini and a sexually suggestive text. In this scenario, both Gary and Fiona are indulging in

A) dating.
B) sexting.
C) e-flirting.
D) tagging.

Question 35

Kayla descends from the Mangaia of Polynesia. In her culture, it is very important that a woman is sexually satisfied by her partner. Which of the following is a likely consequence if this does not happen?

A) The woman learns to be content with her partner's skills.
B) The woman leaves her partner and ruins his reputation.
C) The woman has an extramarital affair.
D) The woman helps her partner improve his lovemaking skills.

Question 36

Women's rights, relationship status, and individual self-expression and autonomy were challenged during the ________.

A) gender revolution
B) Victorian revolution
C) American revolution
D) sexual revolution

Question 37

Which of the following is true of Victorian American's view of sexuality?

A) They considered sex as an unimportant aspect of life.
B) They considered same-sex relationships between men as the highest form of love.
C) They believed that men experienced decline in their sexual desire during adolescence.
D) They believed that women were sexually passive.

Question 38

In ancient Greece, the male-male relationship was based on

A) strictly sexual exchanges of favors.
B) the friendship of courtesans.
C) love and reciprocity.
D) power and companionship.

Question 39

The nineteenth-century Victorian Americans believed that

A) men had only reproductive desires.
B) male sexuality was dangerous, uncontrolled, and animal-like.
C) a man's duty was to tame a woman's sexual impulses.
D) men had to teach their wives to enjoy sexual relations.

Question 40

In the Hindu tradition, sexuality is viewed as

A) a force that is basically evil but necessary to create the next generation.
B) the cause of chaos and upheaval in the world.
C) a means of spiritual enlightenment.
D) the tool used by the devil to entice people to commit sins.

Question 41

Which of the following is true of "two-spirits"?

A) They convey their gender through sexual practices.
B) They are viewed as perverted and untrustworthy in the South Asian society.
C) They were respected as fundamental components of the Native American cultures.
D) The U.S. government and missionaries supported American Indian two-spirits.

Question 42

Because human sexual activity has such diversity, most sex researchers have advocated that in place of such terms as normal/abnormal or natural/unnatural, we use the term

A) sexual deviancy.
B) sexual variation.
C) sexual morality.
D) sexual anomaly.

Question 43

Myra's parents belong to the Mehinaku tribe of the Amazon rain forest. Though the family is settled in the suburbs, the parents still value their tribe's culture. When they see Myra kissing a boy, they disapprove of it and ground her. Which of the following is a likely explanation for their behavior?

A) Myra's parents are extremely conservative and do not want her involved in any sexual relationship until she gets married.
B) The Mehinaku tribe's culture dictates that kissing is a disgusting sexual abnormality, and therefore no one indulges in it.
C) The Mehinaku tribe emphasizes homosexual relationships during adolescence and heterosexual relationships during adulthood.
D) Myra's father believes that women of his tribe should abstain from any form of sexual activities.

Question 44

An individual models his behavior after Christ and sets it as norm. He tries to be perfect by sticking to actions that are in accordance with the norm. However, if his actions deviate even slightly from the norm, he feels extreme guilt and shame. According to Leonore Tiefer, this person exemplifies the

A) idealistically "normal" behavior.
B) communally "normal" behavior.
C) clinically "normal" behavior.
D) objectively "normal" behavior.

Question 45

Thirteen-year-old Diego starts smoking after being influenced by advertisements that suggest women prefer men who smoke. Which of the following is true of Diego's habit of smoking?

A) It will affect Diego's sexual well-being.
B) It will increase Diego's self-confidence.
C) It will increase Diego's popularity in school.
D) It will affect Diego's sexual interests.

Question 46

Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

A) It was considered unnatural for older men to become sexually involved with boys.
B) Same-sex relationships between older men and young adolescent boys were considered the highest form of love.
C) Same-sex relationships were substitutes for male-female marriage.
D) Older men who indulged in same-sex relationships were considered abnormal and criminal.

Question 47

It is 650 BCE, and Marcus is a young Grecian pledged for marriage. Traditions of ancient Greece viewed wives as domestics and bearers of children. Therefore, to satisfy his sexual pleasure, Marcus is most likely to

A) marry another attractive woman.
B) view erotic wall murals.
C) seduce other men's wives.
D) turn to courtesans or hetaerae.

Question 48

The measure of ________ explains why an individual's notions of normalcy do not always agree with those of people from other countries, religions, communities, and historical periods.

A) idealistically "normal" behavior
B) communally "normal" behavior
C) clinically "normal" behavior
D) culturally "normal" behavior

Question 49

Normal sexual behavior is that which

A) reflects the average or median behavior of a group.
B) is supported by religious teachings.
C) reflects the preferences of those of high status in a society.
D) leads to successful reproduction.

Question 50

What does information about the ancient Grecians and the Sambians suggest about sexual orientation?

A) Exposure to, or participation in, same-sex sexual behavior at a young age determines a person's sexual orientation for life.
B) One's attractions are biologically based.
C) Culture can give same-sex sexual behavior very different social and personal significance.
D) Some cultures encourage the development of transsexuals.

Question 51

Sex researchers view sexual behaviors

A) as normal or abnormal.
B) on a continuum ranging from typical to atypical of a specific group.
C) as enhancing or decreasing mental health.
D) on a continuum ranging from reproductive to nonreproductive.

Question 52

Among the Sambians, adolescent males typically have sexual contact with

A) only adolescent females.
B) only adolescent males.
C) both males and females.
D) sexually experienced older females.

Question 53

Which of the following examples accurately depicts the sexual orientation of the Sambians of New Guinea?

A) A young male first indulges in sexual activities with older boys. During his teenage years, he is involved in sexual relations with both males and females. Once he matures, he engages in sexual activities only with a female partner.
B) A young male is approached by an older woman who becomes his mentor and forms an emotional bond with him. Once he reaches adulthood, she marries him and continues to indulge in sexual activities with him.
C) A young female begins her sexual activities by being involved with older women of her tribe and continues this homosexual relationship throughout her adulthood as well.
D) A young female is married to an older male to learn about different forms of sexual activities.

Question 54

Which of the following statements is true of natural sexual behavior?

A) It conforms to a culture's sexual norms.
B) It excludes sexual activity that is not heterosexual in nature.
C) It is a sexual behavior that satisfies one's psychological desires.
D) It is consistent across cultures.

Question 55

According to psychologist Leonore Tiefer, which of the following statements is true of statistically "normal" behavior?

A) Behaviors that replicate successful personalities are abnormal.
B) Behaviors that are similar to one's own are considered normal.
C) Behaviors that conform with religious teachings are normal.
D) Behaviors that are not common are considered abnormal.

Question 56

Which of the following statements is true of the Sambians of New Guinea?

A) During adolescence, Sambian males begin sexual relationships with other males.
B) Sambian women experience decline in their sexual desire during adulthood.
C) Sambians believe that a boy can grow into a man only by the ingestion of semen.
D) Sambians consider same-sex relationships between men as the highest form of love.

Question 57

A phenomenon in which a person intends to live through actions, dress, hormone therapy, or surgery as a gender other than that which he or she was assigned at birth is known as

A) transsexuality.
B) transvestism.
C) homosexuality.
D) genital anomaly.

Question 58

Don has unique sexual fantasies. Ruth has developed an unusual technique for masturbation. Silas and Patrick are most aroused if they make love during rainstorms. These examples demonstrate that human sexuality is characterized by

A) perversity and immorality.
B) variety and diversity.
C) normality and abnormality.
D) a narrow range of behaviors.

Question 59

In the late 1800s, oral sex or stimulation of genitals orally was taboo and viewed as a shameful act. Today, most of the population indulges in oral sex, and it has become an acceptable behavior. According to Leonore Tiefer, the act of oral sex is a(n)

A) statistically "normal" behavior.
B) subjectively "normal" behavior.
C) idealistically "normal" behavior.
D) culturally "normal" behavior.

Question 60

A person is anatomically a man but identifies as a woman. He assumes female dress and gender role. In his culture, he has high status and privileges, and it is believed that he has great spiritual power. This man is likely to be

A) cisgender.
B) a two-spirit.
C) lesbian.
D) gay

Question 61

Sex researchers believe that the most that can be said of a person is that his or her behaviors are more or less

A) typical or atypical of the group average.
B) deviant or conventional.
C) normal or abnormal depending upon the situation.
D) procreative or nonprocreative.

Question 62

Michael and Patrick love each other and share a physical relationship. They do not experience sexual feelings toward their female friends. Michael's and Patrick's sexual orientation can be described as ________.

A) asexuality
B) homosexuality
C) bisexuality
D) heterosexuality

Question 63

Arjun often wears women's clothes. He resorts to this behavior to enjoy sexual gratification. Arjun's behavior can be described as ________.

A) transvestism
B) gynephilia
C) homosexuality
D) heterosexuality

Question 64

Which of the following is true of viewing excess pornography?

A) Porn users feel sexually superior to their partners.
B) Adolescents tend to develop realistic sexual values and beliefs at a young age.
C) Porn users neglect responsibility and tend to overlook loved ones.
D) Adolescents experience delayed sexual initiation.

Question 65

Riddick often experiences sexual pleasure in exposing his private parts to unknown women. According to sex researchers, this is an example of sexuality that diverges from the norm and is termed

A) twerking.
B) exhibitionism.
C) voyeurism.
D) fetishism.

Question 66

Robert and Emily have been together for almost 2 years, and they share a satisfying emotional and sexual relationship as a couple. Their relationship exemplifies

A) homosexuality.
B) heterosexuality.
C) bisexuality.
D) asexuality.

Question 67

In ancient Greece, the educated slaves who provided sexual pleasure to men were known as ________.

A) shamans
B) muxas
C) hetaerae
D) hijra

Question 68

Which of the following is the right to reveal one's own sexuality with due respect to the rights of others?

A) the right to privacy
B) the right to information
C) the right to freedom of thought, opinion, and expression
D) the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly

Question 69

Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

A) a sexual nonconformist.
B) having a deviant personality.
C) psychologically unhealthy.
D) an abnormal individual.

Question 70

Which of the following is an example of a sexual behavior that is harmful to others?

A) masturbation asphyxia
B) fetishism
C) rape
D) voyeurism

Question 71

Which of the following sexual behaviors is evaluated as harmful to oneself?

A) masturbating while watching one's partner seductively undress
B) having sexual intercourse in an elevator
C) masturbatory asphyxia
D) voyeurism

Question 72

Making obscene phone calls exemplifies sexual behaviors that are

A) harmful to oneself.
B) harmful to others.
C) socially acceptable.
D) culturally normal.

Question 73

Which of the following ideas was prevalent among nineteenth-century Victorian Americans?

A) Women merely had reproductive desire, the wish to have children.
B) Sexuality was the most important aspect of a woman's life.
C) Sexual desires and activities decreased with the onset of adulthood in men.
D) A woman's sexual satisfaction was proof of a man's sexuality.

Question 74

Which of the following statements is true of sexual orientation?

A) It involves creating, sharing, and forwarding sexually suggestive images.
B) It is a complex, multidimensional construct composed of sexual identity, attraction, and behavior.
C) It is the set of roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
D) It affects the potential for becoming sexually aroused and for engaging in sexual intercourse.

Question 75

Identify an accurate statement about transgenders.

A) Transgenders often express their gender through their sexual practices.
B) Transgenders believe their gender can be validated only by the dominant culture.
C) Transgender is inclusive of heterosexuality and bisexuality.
D) Transgenders do not ascribe to gender normative behaviors or expressions.

Question 76

What belief about two-spirits is prevalent among the Zuni of New Mexico?

A) Two-spirits are shamans who possess spiritual power.
B) Two-spirits are unnatural and perverted individuals.
C) Two-spirits are considered a third gender.
D) Two-spirits are sacred beings.

Question 77

Pam always keeps a picture of her boyfriend in her purse. She kisses his photograph whenever she misses him and always tucks it under her pillow while going to bed at night. She exhibits

A) voyeurism.
B) socialism.
C) fetishism.
D) exhibitionism.

Question 78

Which of the following individuals' behaviors exemplifies voyeurism?

A) Jane enjoys kissing her lover's photograph.
B) Eric dances in a provocative manner.
C) Paula reveals her body on the beach.
D) John likes seeing his partner undress.

Question 79

Which technology was launched by the television industry in 2006 that enabled blocking of programs based on their rating category?

A) V-chip
B) Data Lake
C) Mobikwik
D) Blu-ray

Question 80

Which of the following functions as an important source of information about sex for teenagers?

A) religious books
B) academic textbooks
C) research journals
D) television