Deck 6: Sexuality

Question 1

Queer theory suggests that scholars and scientific researchers could best understand sexual orientation as

A) fixed and either/or.
B) fluid and diverse.
C) fixed and diverse.
D) fluid and either/or.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

A) asexual.
B) bisexual.
C) heterosexual.
D) homosexual.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Sexuality is important in today's society because of the

A) sexualization of society.
B) loss of traditional values.
C) changing role of women.
D) freedom of sexual choice.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

A) less; abortion
B) less; single parenthood
C) more; divorce
D) more; sex outside of marriage

Question 5

Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

A) asexual.
B) bisexual.
C) heterosexual.
D) homosexual.

Question 6

Coming out is a significant event in the life of someone who identifies as queer because

A) biology determines sexual orientation.
B) sexuality is part of self-identity.
C) social categories ignore stigmas.
D) sexual behavior is varied.

Question 7

What does adopting a queer theory approach mean?

A) identifying with narrow classifications of sexuality
B) taking into consideration the role of biological factors on sexual identity
C) understanding the fluidity and diversity of sexual orientation and behavior
D) recognizing the unnatural and immoral nature of sexual identity

Question 8

According to the text, the book And Tango Makes Three illustrates that homosexual behavior occurs

A) only in humans.
B) only in mammals.
C) in many species.
D) in all species.

Question 9

According to some social scientists, human sexual behavior in modern society is least influenced by

A) evolutionary adaptation.
B) cultural variations.
C) symbolic understandings.
D) our capacity for change.

Question 10

Fundamental self-description often depends on gendered categories that are tied to

A) biological identities.
B) technological advances.
C) sexual orientations.
D) sexual identities.

Question 11

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

A) being gay.
B) homophobia.
C) heterosexism.
D) coming out.

Question 12

Disliking someone because the person identifies as lesbian, bisexual, or gay is referred to as

A) heterosexism.
B) stigmatization.
C) homophobia.
D) antipathy.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding same-sex sexual behavior and the role of gender?

A) Gender matters in college but not in adulthood.
B) Men and women are equally likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior.
C) Men are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior.
D) Women are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior.

Question 14

Sexuality can best be described as a

A) fixed identity that does not change.
B) fluid identity that can vary.
C) biological identity that is predetermined.
D) social identity based on choice.

Question 15

An estimated percent of the population are described as asexual.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 16

According to the text, approximately __________ of Americans currently believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

A) one-quarter
B) one-third
C) one-half
D) two-thirds

Question 17

Sexual orientation includes which of the following?

A) frequency of sexual activity
B) sexual satisfaction
C) attitudes about sexuality
D) gender identity

Question 18

Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner. This form of sexual orientation is best described as

A) asexual.
B) bisexual.
C) heterosexual.
D) homosexual.

Question 19

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

A) heterosexism.
B) stigmatization.
C) homophobia.
D) antipathy.

Question 20

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

A) attraction
B) activity
C) promiscuity
D) identity

Question 21

According to the text, the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is

A) nonconsensual sex between teens and adults.
B) teen pregnancy.
C) STD rates.
D) consensual sex between teens.

Question 22

Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because

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.

Question 23

A study comparing the sexual outcomes for Dutch and American teens found that the more permissive Dutch environment is associated with

A) more monitoring of teen sexual behavior.
B) less monitoring of teen sexual behavior.
C) increased sexual activity.
D) increased chances of STDs and pregnancy.

Question 24

Evidence for the continuing role of the sexual double standard can be found in the fact that

A) men prefer to date women with less sexual experience.
B) men prefer to marry women with less sexual experience.
C) men are comfortable with women initiating sex.
D) there is equal social response to sexual activity for men and women.

Question 25

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

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.

Question 26

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

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.

Question 27

Which of the following has contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

A) modern birth control
B) increasing religious beliefs
C) rejection of premarital sex
D) increased parental supervision

Question 28

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

A) HPV.
B) HIV/AIDS.
C) herpes.
D) chlamydia.

Question 29

Among women ages 18 to 44, about 20 percent report that they

A) do not know what their sexual orientation is.
B) have been forced to have intercourse.
C) have come out to their friends and family.
D) have experienced homophobia.

Question 30

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

A) Sexual activity is increasing.
B) Over half have shared sexual pictures of themselves in the previous year.
C) Fewer than half of all teens have had sex.
D) Fewer than half of all teens used a condom in their last sexual encounter.

Question 31

Sociologists refer to the relationship between an individual's education, family structure, health care, and behavior with regard to sexual activity _.

A) sex education
B) inequality
C) social networks
D) social status

Question 32

The most common STD is

A) HPV.
B) HIV/AIDS.
C) herpes.
D) chlamydia.

Question 33

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?

A) Asians
B) Blacks
C) Hispanics
D) Whites

Question 34

On average, married couples have sex

A) once a month.
B) twice a month.
C) twice a week.
D) once a week.

Question 35

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

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

Question 36

The first scientific study of sexual activity is known as the Reports.

A) Adolescent Health
B) Family Growth
C) Health and Social Life
D) Kinsey

Question 37

"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the

A) 1950s.
B) 1960s.
C) 1970s.
D) 1980s.

Question 38

Premarital sexual activity is fairly common, with __________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.

A) 95
B) 80
C) 75
D) 60

Question 39

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

A) higher frequency.
B) lower frequency.
C) lower satisfaction.
D) lower-quality relationships.

Question 40

The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the

A) Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
B) Teen Sexual Behavior Survey.
C) Kinsey Report.
D) Sexual Activity Report.

Question 41

Which have more impact on human behavior: biological influences or social influences? Provide examples from the text to support your decision.

Question 42

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

A) upper class
B) middle class
C) lower class
D) poor

Question 43

Summarize why the negative outcomes associated with teen sex may be overstated.

Question 44

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

A) Asian
B) Black
C) Hispanic
D) White

Question 45

It is not uncommon today for a person to be sexually active for out of 90 years but only produce one or two children in all that time.

A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 70

Question 46

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

Question 47

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

A) smoking.
B) obesity.
C) age.
D) lack of exercise.

Question 48

Explain why teen sex is a difficult topic to study for sociologists.

Question 49

Consider behaviors that are common among animals and why these behaviors might be used as an argument against using evolution as a basis for evaluating behavior.

Question 50

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

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.

Question 51

Studies of abstinence-only education have shown that

A) they effectively teach issues like condom use and birth control.
B) they are not effective at influencing student behavior.
C) "virginity pledges" proved to be effective at delaying sexual activity.
D) abstinence-only is preferable for students.

Question 52

Sex at older ages is more likely to occur for people who are

A) in good mental and physical health.
B) suffering from medical conditions, like erectile dysfunction.
C) single, and this is especially true for women.
D) ambivalent in their attitudes about sexual activity.

Question 53

Examine the role of modern technology in the relaxing of the sexual double standard.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

Which of the following is true about the HPV vaccine?

A) Medical research suggests that the vaccine leads to an increased risk of cervical cancer.
B) Many parents oppose the vaccine because there has not been adequate research to show its safety.
C) The vaccine has been shown to cause significant weight gain in adolescent girls.
D) Many parents object to the vaccine on the unfounded idea that a sex-related vaccine will encourage sexual activity.

Question 56

According to the text, which of the following is a common feature of pornography?

A) Most pornography shows men using condoms, which increases the likelihood of condom usage among college students who view porn.
B) A lot of porn is oriented on female sexual gratification and fulfillment, thereby neglecting men's desires.
C) Research has not demonstrated any positive aspects of pornography.
D) Pornography may contribute to conflicts within marriage by altering the way people think about healthy and enjoyable sex.

Question 57

Consider whether the sexual double standard will decrease in the future, using examples from the text.

Question 58

Compare outcomes in teen sexual activity for boys and girls and consider the role of the double standard in these outcomes.

Question 59

In the last two decades, rates of infidelity have

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.

Question 60

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

Question 61

Consider the impact of medical research on the social acceptability of erectile dysfunction.

Question 62

Summarize the role of social networks on STD rates.