Question 1

What do new exotic dancers report as a usually positive aspect of the work?

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are reported as positive aspects of the work by new exotic dancers. Flexible hours allow for a work-life balance or the pursuit of other interests or responsibilities. General enjoyment can come from various aspects of the job, such as performing, social interactions, or the work environment itself. Money is often cited as a significant positive aspect due to the potential for earning substantially more than in many other jobs available to individuals without needing specific qualifications or extensive education.

Question 2

After playing an exotic dancer in a school theatre production, to a huge applause, Jennifer feels beautiful and sexually empowered because she was attractive and desired on stage. She's considering a job in a strip club for the thrill and extra income for tuition. She puts her idea out on Reddit, and gets a response from a stripper with 10 years' experience: "It is thrilling at the beginning, but be aware that the longer you stay in it, the more you'll struggle with __________."

Accepted Answer

The experienced stripper's warning encompasses all the listed issues: aggressive, abusive patrons; the challenge of leading a double life or facing society's disapproval; and the risks of too much drinking and sleep deprivation, which are common pitfalls in the nightlife and adult entertainment industries.

Question 3

Which of the following techniques are methods exotic dancers use to manage the stress related to their work?

Accepted Answer

Exotic dancers often employ various techniques to manage work-related stress, including distancing themselves by believing they are different from their colleagues, setting personal rules to maintain boundaries, and creating a "dancer persona" to separate their professional and personal identities. These strategies help them cope with the challenges and stigma associated with their profession.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a negative cost of exotic dancing?

Accepted Answer

The ability to keep work completely separate from private lives is not a negative cost but rather a potential benefit or neutral aspect of exotic dancing, as it implies a level of control over personal boundaries and privacy. The other options (B, C, D) are indeed negative costs associated with the profession.

Question 5

What is the best term for textual, visual, and audial material that specifically promotes or creates sexual arousal and shows enjoyment of sexuality in an equal and balanced manner toward people of either sex?

Accepted Answer

Erotica is the term that best fits the description of material that promotes or creates sexual arousal in a manner that is equal and balanced toward people of either sex, focusing on the enjoyment of sexuality.

Question 6

What is the best term for textual, visual, and audial material that specifically promotes or creates sexual arousal and presents sexuality in an unequal, unbalanced, violent, or degrading manner toward people of either sex?

Accepted Answer

Pornography is the term that best describes material that promotes or creates sexual arousal while often presenting sexuality in an unequal, unbalanced, violent, or degrading manner.

Question 7

Research has shown which of the following preference patterns towards viewing sexually explicit material?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men are generally more responsive to the sex of the actors in sexually explicit material and tend to prefer scenes where the actors can be objectified. This reflects broader patterns of sexual arousal and preference that have been observed in studies comparing male and female responses to visual sexual stimuli.

Question 8

Globally, which of the following is the third most profitable industry?

Accepted Answer

The industry related to sexually explicit material is the third most profitable industry globally, after the trade of illicit drugs and the trade of weapons.

Question 9

To spice up their relationship, Jenny and Tom are watching an erotic video together. In the video, the female and male actors meet by chance on a beach, are instantly mutually attracted, kiss passionately, give each other oral sex, and then the male penetrates the female vaginally. If Jenny and Tommy were a typical woman and man, what would they focus on in the video?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that men are more visually stimulated and tend to focus more on physical attributes and explicit sexual acts, while women may be more drawn to the context or narrative of the encounter, imagining themselves in the situation.

Question 10

The effect of viewing sexually explicit material (SEM) on a person's behaviour seems to be related to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The interpretation of the viewer plays a significant role in how SEM affects behavior, as individuals may perceive and react to the material differently based on personal beliefs, experiences, and psychological factors.

Question 11

According to Seto, Maric, and Barbaree, what do the results from studies examining the relationship between sexually explicit material and sexual assault indicate?

Accepted Answer

The research by Seto, Maric, and Barbaree suggests that sexually explicit material may increase sexual aggression in men who are already predisposed to sexual assault, but it does not have this effect on men who are not predisposed.

Question 12

Your friend Leigh needs your advice. She discovered in her boyfriend's browser history that he was watching porn. Although her boyfriend has been delicate and respectful in their sexual encounters so far, Leigh is now worried that he might show his true colours, becoming aggressive and demanding that they do what he watches in those videos. With your knowledge of the studies of sexually explicit material and adults, what can you tell her?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men who are not predisposed to sexual violence do not become sexually aggressive simply from watching pornography. The effects seen in such individuals tend to lean more towards an increase in sexual permissiveness rather than aggression or harm.

Question 13

A 2004 research study by Senn and Desmarais showed that women's moods were most positively affected by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The study by Senn and Desmarais found that women's moods were most positively affected when viewing erotica with a friend or partner, suggesting a social or relational context enhances the experience.

Question 14

Which of the following is a positive outcome associated with sexually explicit materials (SEM)?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that in some countries where sexually explicit materials are more readily available, there tends to be a correlation with lower rates of sex crimes, possibly due to the outlet it provides for sexual expression.

Question 15

According to research, at what age is it developmentally appropriate for adolescents to view sexually explicit material?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to research, at what age is...

Question 16

Consuming pornography at a young age __________ the likelihood of perpetrating sexual assault.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that early exposure to pornography can increase the likelihood of perpetrating sexual assault, as it may distort young people's perceptions of consent, sexual norms, and healthy sexual relationships.

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding sexually explicit material and sexual assault of children?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is true regarding...

Question 18

When staying at your relatives' house for the Thanksgiving long weekend, you accidentally see your 14-year-old cousin Troy watch a video in which three men aggressively penetrate a woman. Given your knowledge of the research on the effects of SEM on youth, how could you best react?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that exposure to violent pornography can have harmful effects on youth, including the potential for fostering sexually aggressive behavior. It's important to address such issues sensitively and constructively, guiding young individuals towards healthier forms of sexual expression or content that does not normalize violence.

Question 19

At a dinner with friends you talk about modern media. One of your friends says, "It's funny how often when kids watch movies with parents, the kids would be told to cover their eyes when __________ but not when __________. There are studies suggesting that the former can actually be a positive influence on kids, while the latter is just the opposite."

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is based on the common societal norm where parents are more likely to shield their children from scenes of sexual nature (kissing and undressing) than from violent content (a guy getting his head blown off). This reflects a broader cultural sensitivity to sexual content over violence in media when it comes to children's exposure.

Question 20

Who is most likely to have seen sexually explicit material (SEM) on the Internet for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children around the age of 13 are more likely to encounter sexually explicit material on the internet for the first time compared to younger children.

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