Deck 1: Sexual Life Now

Question 1

The ancient Arabic sex manual known as The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delight is unique due its ______________.

A)focus on detailed sexual techniques
B)relationship advice for married couples
C)consideration of religious values in sexuality
D)clinical and serious approach to detailing obscene and provocative variations in sexual behavior

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The ancient Indian love manual known as the Ananga Ranga was written to

A)provide information about sexual techniques
B)describe information on sexually transmitted infections
C)help couples to avoid separation
D)detail information on family life

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Human sexuality is an academic field which focuses research on

A)Intimate relationships and sexual techniques
B)Sexual health and aging
C)Gender and sexual orientation
D)All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Sexual orientation refers to

A)behavioral differences in males and females
B)the development of gender specific anatomy
C)identification as homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual
D)the sexual maturation process from birth to adolescence

Question 5

Sexual health refers to

A)the absence of a sexually transmitted infection
B)the absence of problematic sexual dysfunctions
C)the sexual organs are functioning at an optimum level
D)physical and emotional wellbeing in relation to sexuality

Question 6

"Intrapersonal" experiences refer to

A)experiences we have with other people
B)experiences within ourselves
C)knowledge we pass to others
D)experience without conscious awareness

Question 7

Within the psychosocial domain of sexuality, sexual health refers to

A)the knowledge of sexual dysfunctions
B)the development of relationship skills
C)the knowledge of sexually transmitted infections
D)the development of healthy attitudes about sexuality and sexual behavior

Question 8

"Interpersonal" experiences refer to

A)experiences we have with other people
B)experiences within ourselves
C)knowledge we pass to others
D)experiences without conscious awareness

Question 9

Sexual differentiation refers to

A)behavioral differences in males and females
B)the development of gender specific anatomy
C)identification as homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual
D)the sexual maturation process from birth to adolescence

Question 10

The Kama Sutra was written in

A)Persia
B)India
C)Greece
D)China

Question 11

"Tantric" sex is rooted in

A)the ancient Chinese belief that female sexuality is a sacred spiritual expression
B)the Buddhist tradition of delaying male orgasm
C)the many techniques described in the Kama Sutra
D)the Greek tradition of free sexual expression

Question 12

Sexual health, differentiation, and orientation are all aspects of the _______ domain of sexuality.

A)psychosocial/psychosexual
B)biological
C)cultural
D)medical

Question 13

Sex hormones play a role in

A)prenatal development of gender specific reproductive anatomy
B)sexual maturation in puberty
C)sexual feelings and behaviors
D)all of the above

Question 14

Sexual research draws information primarily from

A)Neuroscience and biology
B)Psychology and criminology
C)Epidemiology and medicine
D)All of the above

Question 15

________ is the oldest known ancient sex manual.

A)The Art of Love
B)Kama Sutra
C)Ananga Ranga
D)The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delight

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the three major domains of sexuality?

A)They are interrelated and constantly interacting.
B)They are unique and completely separate from each other.
C)They evolve in stages.
D)They are unique to Western cultures.

Question 17

Sexology is the study of

A)the mechanics of sexual intercourse
B)relationship and intimacy issues
C)organized sexual behavior in all aspects
D)sexual variations in different cultures

Question 18

Emotions, feelings, and interpersonal relationships are all aspects of the ________ domain of sexuality.

A)psychosocial/psychosexual
B)biological
C)cultural
D)medical

Question 19

The interpersonal relationship dimension of the psychosocial domain focuses on

A)intimacy development and maintenance
B)self-concept and self-worth
C)gender roles, dating, and marriage
D)our attitudes about sexuality and sexual behavior

Question 20

A "sexologist" is someone who has expert knowledge of

A)Sexual techniques
B)Sexual science
C)Relationships
D)Sex therapy

Question 21

The feelings and emotions dimension of the psychosocial domain focuses on

A)intimacy development and maintenance
B)self-concept and self-worth
C)gender roles, dating, and marriage
D)our attitudes about sexuality and sexual behavior

Question 22

In individualistic cultures, individuals typically define themselves by their

A)sense of self and personal attributes
B)relationships with others
C)generational identity
D)family roles

Question 23

According to the Family Research Council, teen pregnancies cost approximately _____ per year in social services spending.

A)1 billion
B)3 billion
C)7 billion
D)10 billion

Question 24

Regarding sexuality research, psychology focuses on

A)sexual behavior across cultures
B)sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias
C)aspects of human development
D)embryology and genetics

Question 25

People from collectivist cultures will most likely describe themselves in terms of

A)their religious affiliation
B)their marital status
C)their education level
D)the region or country they are from

Question 26

All of the following reflected changes in American sexual attitudes and behaviors in the last 100 years EXCEPT

A)Marriage occurs later in the lifespan.
B)Increase in access to contraceptives
C)Fewer people are getting married.
D)Couples are having fewer children.

Question 27

People from individualistic cultures will most likely describe themselves in terms of
A)the region or country they are from

A)their education level
B)their family of origin
C)their racial identity

Question 28

In collectivist cultures, individuals typically define themselves by their

A)possessions
B)personal attributes
C)sense of self
D)relationships with others

Question 29

Roughly ________ teens have a sexually transmitted infection.

A)500,000
B)1 million
C)2 million
D)3 million

Question 30

What is the primary reason that many teen mothers live in poverty?

A)They are more likely to drop out of school.
B)They are less likely to marry.
C)They are more likely to abuse drugs.
D)They are less likely to receive family support.

Question 31

The influence of media, religion, and education are all examples of which domain of sexuality?

A)psychosocial/psychosexual
B)biological
C)cultural
D)medical

Question 32

How a person defines themselves based on the social groups to which they belong is the focus of

A)Individualist theory
B)Social identity theory
C)Psychosocial theory
D)Collectivist theory

Question 33

Individualistic cultures tend to value
A)harmony

A)cooperation
B)personal achievement
C)trust

Question 34

Weight loss can affect our sexuality in what way?

A)It can stimulate the production of sex hormones.
B)It can improve the chances of pregnancy.
C)It can decrease the likelihood of pregnancy.
D)It can regulate a woman's menstrual cycle.

Question 35

An individual's preference for religious expression is known as

A)religiosity
B)atheism
C)spirituality
D)conformity

Question 36

What effect does regular exercise have on our sexuality?

A)It can raise blood pressure.
B)It can stabilize mood through the release of endorphins.
C)It can cause temporary weight gain.
D)It can regulate a woman's menstrual cycle.

Question 37

What percentage of sexually active teens has a sexually transmitted infection?

A)10%
B)25%
C)33%
D)50%

Question 38

Regarding sexuality research, medicine focuses on

A)sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias
B)aspects of human development
C)embryology and genetics
D)sexually transmitted infections

Question 39

Collectivist cultures tend to value

A)personal achievement
B)cooperation
C)material wealth
D)education

Question 40

Regarding sexuality research, psychiatry focuses on

A)sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias
B)aspects of human development
C)embryology and genetics
D)sexually transmitted infections

Question 41

Social identity theory focuses on how people identify themselves through the social groups to which they belong.

Question 42

The ancient Arabic sex manual known as The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delight is unique in that it takes a clinical, serious approach to examining variations in sexual behaviors.

Question 43

List and describe some of the earliest known sex manuals.Provide information of the contents and countries/cultures of origin.

Question 44

List and describe the different academic fields that contribute to our knowledge of sexuality.Give an example of each.

Question 45

The tendency of some individuals to define themselves in terms of their relationships to others is a characteristic of collectivist cultures.

Question 46

Regarding sexuality research, epidemiology focuses on

A)sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias
B)aspects of human development
C)embryology and genetics
D)sexually transmitted infections

Question 47

Unplanned pregnancies cost around $7 billion each year to be spent on social services such as welfare.

Question 48

Sexual orientation is generally considered to be a part of the psychosocial/psychosexual domain of sexuality.

Question 49

Attempts to understand sexual behavior date back thousands of years.

Question 50

The oldest known sexual manual is the Kama Sutra.

Question 51

List the key aspects of the psychosocial/psychosexual domain of sexuality.

Question 52

"Intrapersonal" experience means experiences within ourselves.

Question 53

List the key aspects of the cultural domain of sexuality.
Essay:

Question 54

Describe the three domains of sexuality.List examples of each.

Question 55

"Sexual health" refers to the lack of dysfunctions and the absence of sexually transmitted infections.

Question 56

Describe the different ways in which sex hormones influence our sexuality.

Question 57

List the key aspects of the biological domain of sexuality.

Question 58

Regarding sexuality research, evolutionary biology focuses on

A)sexual behavior across cultures
B)sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias
C)aspects of human development
D)embryology and genetics

Question 59

The influence of media, religion, and education are all aspects of the psychosocial/psychosexual domain of sexuality.

Question 60

"Tantric" sex is rooted in the ancient Chinese belief that female sexuality is a sacred spiritual expression.

Question 61

Describe the major changes in sexual attitudes of Americans as the United States moved from the 20th to the 21st century.Give examples.

Question 62

Describe the ways in which your health might affect your sex life.

Question 63

Compare and contrast individualistic vs.collectivistic cultures.Give examples of each.