Question 1

An estimated______ percent of the population are described as asexual.

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?

Accepted Answer

A)   upper class
B)   middle class
C)   lower class
D)   poorE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Victorian moralists' panic over masturbation was in part fueled by the fear that

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A)   women would physically harm themselves.
B)   men would quit working.
C)   it would replace the need for family relationships.
D)   there would be mass hysteria.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual______ with regard to one's gender identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   attraction
B)   activity
C)   promiscuity
D)   identityE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because

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A)   they reject the double standard.
B)   they are less concerned about morality.
C)   they are less able to protect their daughters from exploitation.
D)   early childbearing results in greater welfare.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

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A)   gone up for women and stayed the same for men.
B)   gone up for both men and women.
C)   stayed about the same for both men and women.
D)   gone down for women and gone up for men.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Compare the historical scientific attitude regarding homosexuality with the current understanding.

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Historically, homosexuality was consider...

Question 8

Putting a baby boy in a shirt that says "future ladies' man" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   compulsive heterosexuality.
B)   coming out.
C)   queer theory.
D)   homophobia.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asian
B)   Black
C)   Hispanic
D)   WhiteE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

Accepted Answer

A)   acceptance of single parenthood increased.
B)   acceptance of teen sex increased.
C)   fewer teens engaged in premarital sex.
D)   high-speed communications contributed to a hypersexualized environment.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

In terms of social support, Americans are __________ accepting of homosexuality than of .

Accepted Answer

A)   less; abortion
B)   less; single parenthood
C)   more; divorce
D)   more; sex outside of marriageE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

Accepted Answer

A)   the success of abstinence programs.
B)   increases in teen abortions.
C)   the increased number of marriages.
D)   improved use of contraceptives.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

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A)   it involves mutual orgasm.
B)   males are more likely to perform oral sex.
C)   females are equally likely to initiate sex.
D)   males receive greater social rewards.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asians
B)   Blacks
C)   Hispanics
D)   WhitesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.

Accepted Answer

As compared to other racial groups, Blac...

Question 16

The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   being gay.
B)   homophobia.
C)   heterosexism.
D)   coming out.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate came out during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   heterosexism.
B)   stigmatization.
C)   homophobia.
D)   antipathy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health was

Accepted Answer

A)   HPV.
B)   HIV/AIDS.
C)   herpes.
D)   chlamydia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)   asexual.
B)   bisexual.
C)   heterosexual.
D)   homosexual.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   higher frequency.
B)   lower frequency.
C)   lower satisfaction.
D)   lower-quality relationships.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: Sexuality

The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because

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Compare the historical scientific attitude regarding homosexuality with the current understanding.

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"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

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An estimated______ percent of the population are described as asexual.

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Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?

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The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as

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In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

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Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

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Explain the different STD rates for Black Americans compared to other racial groups.

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In terms of social support, Americans are __________ accepting of homosexuality than of .

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Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

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John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate came out during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates

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The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health was

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Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?

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Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by

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Victorian moralists' panic over masturbation was in part fueled by the fear that

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Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

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Putting a baby boy in a shirt that says "future ladies' man" is an example of

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Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?

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Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual______ with regard to one's gender identity.

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