Deck 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Question 1

Which of the following is true about sexuality portrayed on television?

A)People rarely discuss contraception.
B)Values and morals are nonexistent.
C)People don't catch STI's.
D)Talk shows have become more graphic in their content.
E)all of the above

Answer 1

E

Question 2

In recent years,an average hour-long prime time network show has included about how many sexual episodes?

A)2
B)6
C)10
D)12
E)more than 12

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Pornography--defined in part as portraying sexuality for its own sake,and not as part of religious ceremony,for example--became a distinct category:

A)during the Roman empire about 2,000 years ago.
B)during the European Renaissance,about 500 years ago.
C)in the mid-1700s.
D)in the mid-1800s.
E)at the end of the Victorian Era in the early 1900s.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Studies show that when multiple versions are made of U.S.movies with sexually explicit scenes,a more explicit version is released in __________ and the least explicit version is released in __________.
A.Europe; the United States
B.Japan; Europe
C.Europe; the United States
D.China; Australia
E.the United States; Japan

Question 5

In determining if something is pornographic,courts determine if it has __________ interest--"characterized by lascivious thoughts".

A)obscene
B)prudish
C)prurient
D)myopic
E)subliminal

Question 6

"Watch your tongue! Obscenity is a capital offense against God." This could summarize what group's response to obscenity?

A)the ancient Greeks
B)the ancient Egyptians
C)the ancient Romans
D)the Pompeiians
E)the Puritans

Question 7

For many years after the ruins of Pompeii were discovered,few people know about the erotic materials which were there because

A)they were written in a language only recently translated.
B)early discoverers of Pompeii hid the evidence.
C)the erotic visual images were abstract.
D)the erotic visual images were largely symbolic.
E)they were lost when a ship carrying them sank at sea.

Question 8

The "typical" individual arrested for internet-related possession of child pornography is:

A)an unmarried Caucasian over 25 years old.
B)an unmarried African-American under 25 years old.
C)a married Asian-American over 25 years old.
D)an unmarried Asian-American under 25 years old.
E)married,and over 25 years old (ethnicity is not specified in these crime statistics).

Question 9

According to your text,analysts believe that over the next few years there will be an explosion in the availability of pornography:

A)on social networking sites.
B)among avatars in virtual worlds.
C)on cell phones.
D)in supermarkets.
E)on HDTV.

Question 10

Studies of the way people are portrayed in advertising have found that while men are portrayed as __________,women are shown as __________.

A)sexually active; virginal
B)sexual; prudish
C)competent; sexual
D)confident; childlike
E)athletic; matronly

Question 11

In recent years,the percentage of those arrested for possession of child pornography who possessed images of children less than three years old was closest to:

A)1%.
B)5%.
C)10%.
D)15%.
E)20%.

Question 12

If you want to see competent women on TV,your best bet is to watch:

A)prime time dramas.
B)the advertisements.
C)sitcoms.
D)cartoons.
E)soap operas.

Question 13

In the last quarter-century,two important factors leading to news organizations dealing more openly with human sexuality issues are:

A)the "Swift Boat" allegations,and "shock TV" shows.
B)increasing liberality of those in the press corps,and churches taking conservative stands on sexuality issues.
C)the war in Iraq,and the first Gulf War.
D)changes in the DSM of the American Psychiatric Association,and registration of sexual predators.
E)the Monica Lewinsky affair,and the AIDS epidemic.

Question 14

The best term for nude sculptures of gods used in religious ceremonies would be:

A)pornography.
B)scatalogia.
C)obscenity.
D)erotic representation.
E)frescoes.

Question 15

Someone who is resisting U.S.government attempts to regulate pornography is most likely to cite which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution?

A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Fourth
E)Fifth

Question 16

Any sexually oriented material that is created simply for the purpose of arousing the viewer is called:

A)erotica
B)pornography
C)indecency
D)obscenity
E)fresco

Question 17

Today's adolescents spend just over __________ hours per day using media (televisions,cell phones,MP3 players,gaming,Internet,etc).

A)three
B)four
C)six
D)eight
E)ten

Question 18

Sexually oriented media that are considered by a viewer or society as within the acceptable bonds of decency is called:

A)pornography
B)erotica
C)soft core porn
D)obscenity
E)fresco

Question 19

According to your text,a very important influence on the early development of pornography was the:

A)invention of the printing press
B)development of reliable postal service
C)increase in literacy rates worldwide
D)decline of monasticism
E)development of the telegraph

Question 20

If you're watching the average prime time network TV show,and a couple has sexual intercourse,about what percentage of the time--to the nearest 10%--will they be in an established relationship (prior to having intercourse,of course!)?

A)10%
B)30%
C)50%
D)70%
E)90%

Question 21

An adult who spends about twelve hours per week visiting sexually-oriented chat rooms would be classified as:

A)a recreational user.
B)a sequential user.
C)a compulsive user.
D)an at-risk user.
E)a chronic user.

Question 22

Compared to the 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography,the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography:

A)began with the assumption that pornography was harmful and needed to be contained.
B)cited claims by antipornography activists as fact,without any supporting evidence.
C)concluded that Congress should ban obscene cable television,phone sex and child pornography.
D)recommend that law enforcement efforts increase to control pornography.
E)all of the above

Question 23

Which of the following is a consequence of compulsive online sex?

A)an improved sex life with their spouse of significant other
B)desensitization to pornography
C)a cure to many sexual dysfunctions
D)weight gain
E)all of the above

Question 24

In the U.S.,legal brothels are most likely to be found in:

A)Massachusetts.
B)Ohio.
C)Nevada.
D)Hawaii.
E)Alaska.

Question 25

"Criminal sexual behavior is not more common among those who read sexually explicit material; therefore,adults should be allowed to read what they want to read,with no change in law enforcement." This quote accurately summarizes a major conclusion of:

A)the 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography.
B)the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography.
C)the 2004 Commission on Publishing and Advertising.
D)all of these are true
E)none of these are true

Question 26

A "typical" female prostitute is:

A)under 25,and prostitutes part-time.
B)under 25,and prostitutes full-time.
C)in her 30s,and prostitutes part-time.
D)in her 30s,and prostitutes full-time.
E)over 30,and prostitutes part-time.

Question 27

What is the primary reason someone becomes a prostitute?

A)They need the money.
B)They are sex addicts.
C)They their work and the lifestyle it provides.
D)They find their work fulfilling.
E)all of the above

Question 28

Sociologists have suggested that prostitution developed out of the __________ nature of most societies:

A)patriarchal
B)over-sexualized
C)religious
D)primitive
E)monogamous

Question 29

Which of the following term does NOT refer to someone who is involved in some way with prostitution?

A)john
B)trick
C)pimp
D)madam
E)hustler

Question 30

An important contribution by the pornography industry to online buying was:

A)the use of color in picture ads.
B)real-time credit card processing.
C)confidential,free delivery.
D)developing "cookies" to track buyers' characteristics.
E)implementing nondeletable links to those who surf a site.

Question 31

A house of prostitution is known as a/n :

A)massage parlor.
B)brothel.
C)bunker.
D)escort agency.
E)none of the above

Question 32

"Pornography is simply part of male power,and is designed to keep men superior in our society; every act of intercourse is assault." Who of those below would agree most strongly with this quotation?

A)Hugh Hefner
B)Andrea Dworkin
C)Edwin Meese
D)Lyndon Johnson
E)Havelock Ellis

Question 33

Studies have found that viewing violent pornography:

A)decreases sensitivity toward rape victims.
B)reinforces the belief that some women like to be raped.
C)increases the desire to see more of it.
D)in a research setting may not accurately predict actual behavior.
E)all of the above

Question 34

Manager is to hotel as madam is to:

A)john.
B)brothel.
C)pimp.
D)hooker.
E)trick.

Question 35

Studies show that the majority of people in the U.S.:

A)would ban violent porn,but do not think pornography leads to loss of respect for women.
B)would ban violent porn,and think pornography leads to loss of respect for women.
C)would not ban violent porn,but do think pornography leads to loss of respect for women.
D)would not ban violent porn,and do not think pornography leads to loss of respect for women.
E)rate themselves as "Undecided" on banning violent porn,and on whether pornography leads to loss of respect for women.

Question 36

Heterosexual men who watch pornographic videos containing images of naked men with a woman __________ than men who watch similar videos containing only women.

A)are more likely to become violent
B)are more likely to state that they think they might be bisexual
C)have higher sperm counts
D)have fewer problems with erections
E)all of the above

Question 37

Studies show about what percent of female prostitutes use drugs,including alcohol,crack,heroin,marijuana,and other drugs?

A)95%
B)90%
C)75%
D)50%
E)33%

Question 38

In the U.S.,the courtroom definition of "obscenity" includes all of the following except:

A)a tendency to promote sexual violence.
B)appeal to prurient interest.
C)lacking any serious value.
D)offensive to community standards.
E)all of these are part of the courtroom definition of "obscenity"

Question 39

The average age of entry into female prostitution in the United States is __________ years old.

A)14
B)16
C)18
D)20
E)22

Question 40

Catharine MacKinnon argues that pornography:

A)can be understood separately from the long history of male domination of women.
B)is more about sex than power.
C)has been liberating for female sexuality.
D)should be protected by the First Amendment.
E)is reinforcing to the status of the liberated woman.

Question 41

Generally speaking,which type of prostitute would earn the most per sexual encounter?

A)courtesan.
B)bar girl.
C)streetwalker.
D)massage parlor.
E)brothel.

Question 42

The 1970 Commission on Obscenity and Pornography called for a dramatic reduction of adult access to pornography.

Question 43

Gender stereotyping is particularly prevalent in television commercials.

Question 44

If a tourist traveled a street filled with "window prostitutes",the tourist most likely would be in:

A)Havana,Cuba.
B)Nevada,USA.
C)Amsterdam,the Netherlands.
D)Taiwan.
E)the Philippines.

Question 45

Sexual services that involve urinating on or inside one's sexual partner are called:

A)rimming.
B)water sports.
C)magic tricks.
D)kettling.
E)potty tricks.

Question 46

A man who approaches a prostitute is most likely to ask for:

A)fellatio.
B)anal intercourse.
C)intercourse in the "man above" position.
D)masturbation.
E)intercourse accompanied by "talking dirty."

Question 47

Which of the following increases the chance that a man will go into prostitution?

A)having their first experience at a young age
B)experiencing coerced sexual behavior as a child
C)being homosexual
D)being addicted to drugs or alcohol
E)all of the above

Question 48

A typical "john" is:

A)under 30,and goes to a prostitute 10 times per year or fewer.
B)under 30,and goes to a prostitute once or twice a year.
C)between 30 and 60,and goes to a prostitute 10 times per year or fewer.
D)between 30 and 60,and goes to a prostitute more than 10 times per year.
E)over 60,and goes to a prostitute 10 times per year or fewer.

Question 49

Almost all male prostitutes who have sex with men identify as homosexual.

Question 50

A majority of female prostitutes use alcohol or other drugs.

Question 51

A man who is hired to have a sexual relationship with a woman and who receives support from her is called:

A)an escort.
B)a pimp.
C)a gigolo.
D)a courtesan.
E)a sugardaddy.

Question 52

Countries with unregulated pornography have higher rates of rape.

Question 53

Those who do not want pornography outlawed often cite the U.S.Constitution's 1^st Amendment "free speech" guarantee.

Question 54

Male spokespersons are frequently used in advertisements for female products,but women are rarely used for men's products.

Question 55

When children are exposed to books or films that portray nonstereotyped gender behaviors,their gender stereotypes increase.

Question 56

Virtual reality has contributed to increased sexual images in the media.

Question 57

Of the following,the type of prostitute most at risk for being a violent crime or robbery victim would be a/an:

A)courtesan.
B)escort agency.
C)streetwalker.
D)massage parlor.
E)brothel.

Question 58

If a child runs away from home,a reasonable estimate is that the child has about what percent chance of eventually becoming involved in prostitution?

A)25%
B)45%
C)65%
D)85%
E)virtually 100%

Question 59

The type of television programming that is most likely to portray women in the least stereotypic way is children's programming.

Question 60

The average age for the first exposure to online pornography is 13 years old.

Question 61

Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.

Question 62

The majority of prostitutes enjoy their work.

Question 63

Fellatio is the most commonly requested "service" of female or male prostitutes.

Question 64

Streetwalkers are the most common type of prostitute.