Deck 6: Sexuality

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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 3

B

Question 4

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 5

The term queer includes all of the following sexual orientations,EXCEPT

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Current research regarding the cause of sexual orientation indicates that which of the following is most UNLIKELY to play a role?

A) genetic components
B) prenatal hormones
C) social interactions
D) religious convictions

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Sexual identity includes all of the following,EXCEPT

A) frequency of sexual activity.
B) biological identity.
C) sexual orientation.
D) gender identity.

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Currently,approximately ________ of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.

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

Question 14

Asexual behavior is estimated to describe ________ percent of the population.

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

Question 15

Disliking someone because they identify as lesbian,bisexual,or gay is referred to as

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

Question 16

Sexual identity 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.

Question 17

Sexual identity 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 18

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

A) more; teen sex
B) less; single parents
C) more; divorce
D) less; extramarital affairs

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

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

Question 23

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 24

Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from

A) the success of abstinence programs.
B) increases in teen abortions.
C) decreased teen sexual activity.
D) improved use of contraceptives.

Question 25

"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the

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

Question 26

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) increase chances of STDs and pregnancy.

Question 27

Of the negative outcomes commonly associated with teen sexual activity,research supports that

A) teens have no different outcomes than adults.
B) teens are less likely to use contraceptives.
C) teens usually have a negative impact from sexual behavior.
D) teen pregnancy is associated with lower educational attainment.

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?

A) Sexual activity is increasing.
B) Teens are less likely to use condoms.
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 30

"Shotgun" weddings decreased as

A) acceptance of single parenthood increased.
B) acceptance of teen sex increased.
C) fewer teens engaged in premarital sex.
D) abortions increased.

Question 31

On average,married couples have sex

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

Question 32

Which of the following has NOT contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?

A) modern birth control
B) declining religious beliefs
C) acceptance of premarital sex
D) decreased parental supervision

Question 33

On average,men report about twice as many sexual partners as women.This is evidence of a

A) sexual script.
B) double standard.
C) gender bias.
D) biological distinction.

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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

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

Question 37

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 38

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 39

About _____ of women between the ages of 15-24 report being forced to have sexual intercourse against their will.

A) one-tenth
B) one-quarter
C) one-third
D) one-half

Question 40

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 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

The relationship between an individual's education,family structure,health care,and behavior with regard to sexual activity is studied as ________ by sociologists.

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

Question 44

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 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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 48

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

Question 49

Sexual disorders,which prevent people from experiencing their sexuality as they would like,are caused by a variety of

A) social factors.
B) psychological factors.
C) biological factors.
D) all of the above.

Question 50

The most common STD is

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

Question 51

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

A) Asian
B) black
C) Hispanic
D) white

Question 52

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

Question 53

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

Summarize the role of social networks on STD rates.

Question 56

Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

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