Question 1

Before Jane has sex with her boyfriend, she asks if he has tested positive for HIV and also requires that he use a condom. Given our knowledge of HIV and the sexual behavior and attitudes of most adults, we can conclude that Jane's practice is:

Accepted Answer

Condoms significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission, but they are not 100% effective, and people may not always be truthful about their HIV status.

Question 2

Research supports the belief that bisexuality is:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that bisexuality is a stable sexual orientation where individuals experience attraction to both sexes, rather than being a transitional phase or more common in one gender.

Question 3

One type of casual sex, having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse), is called:

Accepted Answer

"Hooking up" is a term commonly used to describe casual sexual encounters, which can range from kissing to intercourse, without the expectation of a committed relationship.

Question 4

The National Center for Health Statistics reported in 2016 that STIs affect about 1 in every _____ U.S. adults.

Accepted Answer

In 2016, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect about 1 in every 6 U.S. adults.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of HIV?

Accepted Answer

Deaths from HIV/AIDS have been decreasing globally due to improved access to antiretroviral therapy and better prevention strategies.

Question 6

In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are _____ than previously believed.

Accepted Answer

The "Sex in America" survey conducted by Robert Michael and colleagues in 1994 found that Americans' sexual lives were more conservative than previously believed, challenging many assumptions about sexual behavior in the U.S.

Question 7

Manny has contracted a virus that causes sores and blisters to erupt on his penis. His doctor said there is no cure, but medication can make the sores go away faster. Manny most likely has:

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is characterized by sores and blisters on the genital area, and while there is no cure, antiviral medications can help manage outbreaks and reduce symptoms.

Question 8

Damaris just told her mother that she is bisexual. Her mother didn't take her seriously, and said, "You're just rebelling and trying to shock me. You'll be back with a boy soon." Damaris knows that current research shows that bisexuality is:

Accepted Answer

Current research indicates that bisexuality is a stable sexual orientation where individuals experience attraction to both sexes, rather than being a phase or a stepping stone to another orientation.

Question 9

Jolie is horrified and angry to learn that her husband of 15 years, Bennett, had sex while away on a business trip last month. Bennett's defense is, "Everyone does it." Jolie remembers what she read from the 1994 Sex in America survey that found:

Accepted Answer

The 1994 Sex in America survey found that cheating is clearly the exception and not common, contradicting Bennett's defense.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered TRUE today?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation is understood as a spectrum or continuum, rather than a strict binary, acknowledging the diversity of human sexual experiences and attractions.

Question 11

Results from the "Sex in America" survey suggest that adult sexual behavior is ruled by _____ and _____ for most Americans.

Accepted Answer

The "Sex in America" survey indicates that marriage and monogamy are the primary factors influencing adult sexual behavior for most Americans.

Question 12

Which of the following has an incidence rate of one in five U.S. adults?

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., with about one in five adults infected.

Question 13

The critical-period hypothesis, involving a very early prenatal critical period, could explain:

Accepted Answer

The critical-period hypothesis suggests that there is a specific time during early development when certain traits, such as sexual orientation, are established and become difficult to change later in life.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in heterosexual and homosexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that both heterosexual women and lesbians tend to have fewer sexual partners compared to heterosexual men and gay men, who generally report having more sexual partners.

Question 15

Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that females are generally more likely than males to report engaging in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners.

Question 16

Which of the following is not true of HIV?

Accepted Answer

Deaths from HIV/AIDS have generally been decreasing in the United States due to better treatment and management of the disease.

Question 17

A recent meta-analysis of sexual attitudes and behaviors found that men reported more of the following than women EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Men generally report more permissive attitudes towards casual sex, not more suspicious attitudes.

Question 18

A recent study of more than 3,900 participants, ranging from 18 to 25 years old, indicated that casual sex was related to:

Accepted Answer

The study found a correlation between casual sex and psychological distress, suggesting that individuals engaging in casual sex may experience negative emotional or mental health outcomes.

Question 19

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key finding from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey?

Accepted Answer

The 1994 "Sex in America" survey found that married and cohabiting couples tend to have sex more frequently than noncohabiting couples.

Question 20

Cal and Lacy have been friends since high school. Now in college, they are both dedicated to their studies and careers, but have remained good friends. They have occasional sex, but are not in a committed relationship. This style of relationship is called:

Accepted Answer

The term "friends with benefits" refers to a relationship where two people are friends and also engage in sexual activities without being in a committed romantic relationship.

Quiz 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Before Jane has sex with her boyfriend, she asks if he has tested positive for HIV and also requires that he use a condom. Given our knowledge of HIV and the sexual behavior and attitudes of most adults, we can conclude that Jane's practice is:

Research supports the belief that bisexuality is:

One type of casual sex, having non-relationship sex (from kissing to intercourse) , is called:

The National Center for Health Statistics reported in 2016 that STIs affect about 1 in every _____ U.S. adults.

Which of the following is not true of HIV?

In 1994, Robert Michael and his colleagues conducted a comprehensive survey of American sexual patterns. Results from this "Sex in America" survey suggested that Americans' sexual lives are _____ than previously believed.

Manny has contracted a virus that causes sores and blisters to erupt on his penis. His doctor said there is no cure, but medication can make the sores go away faster. Manny most likely has:

Damaris just told her mother that she is bisexual. Her mother didn't take her seriously, and said, "You're just rebelling and trying to shock me. You'll be back with a boy soon." Damaris knows that current research shows that bisexuality is:

Jolie is horrified and angry to learn that her husband of 15 years, Bennett, had sex while away on a business trip last month. Bennett's defense is, "Everyone does it." Jolie remembers what she read from the 1994 Sex in America survey that found:

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is considered TRUE today?

Results from the "Sex in America" survey suggest that adult sexual behavior is ruled by _ and _ for most Americans.

Which of the following has an incidence rate of one in five U.S. adults?

The critical-period hypothesis, involving a very early prenatal critical period, could explain:

Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in heterosexual and homosexual relationships?

Which gender is more likely to engage in sexual experiences with both same-sex and other-sex partners?

Which of the following is not true of HIV?

A recent meta-analysis of sexual attitudes and behaviors found that men reported more of the following than women EXCEPT:

A recent study of more than 3,900 participants, ranging from 18 to 25 years old, indicated that casual sex was related to:

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key finding from the 1994 "Sex in America" survey?

Cal and Lacy have been friends since high school. Now in college, they are both dedicated to their studies and careers, but have remained good friends. They have occasional sex, but are not in a committed relationship. This style of relationship is called: