Question 1

What, if anything, can observing nonhuman animals teach us about human sexual behavior?

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Question 2

Do you believe the government should legislate sexual behavior? Why or why not?

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Question 3

Identify three positions humans use during sexual intercourse.

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Question 4

Identify and discuss any similarities between humans and bonobos regarding sexual behavior.

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Question 5

What sexual positions might you recommend to a person suffering from severe arthritis, and why?

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Question 6

Identify two sex toys and discuss: (1) the various ways they can be used, and (2) their benefits.

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Question 7

How would you define "normal" sexual behavior and what purpose(s) (if any) do you suppose it serves?

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Question 8

Why do you think a higher educational level is associated with a greater prevalence of masturbation (see Figure 9.4(in the text) )? How could researchers determine the actual reason?

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Question 9

Do you agree with Joycelyn Elders, U.S. Surgeon General under President Clinton (see Box 9.1), that teaching about masturbation would help reduce unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases?

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Question 10

Do you think that people in general should not engage in some of the sexual behaviors described in this chapter? Is your view based on your moral beliefs, on practical (e.g., health) considerations, or some other reason?

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Question 11

Consider your attitudes and beliefs about whether the government should regulate the kinds of sex acts that American adults engage in (see Box 9.3). Should oral or anal sex be prohibited? Imagine that you are testifying before a Senate committee, and argue what should or should not be permitted or prohibited. How might the Supreme Court rule on the decision you make?

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Question 12

You have a friend whose arthritis makes sexual intercourse very uncomfortable. He fears he may have to give up sex because he can't find a comfortable position. What changes might you suggest to help him find a more comfortable approach?

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Question 13

Do you think that it's possible to have "great sex" with a complete stranger? How do your views on this gibe with Peggy Kleinplatz's "eight components of great sex"?

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Quiz 9: Sexual Behavior