Deck 1: Perspectives on Sexuality

Question 1

If you want to have a successful conversation with one or both of your parents about sexuality, which of the following guidelines might be helpful? ​

A)Don't tell them that you're taking a human sexuality class.
B)Start with the parent with whom you have a relatively poor relationship.
C)Start with a low-key question.
D)Ask specific detailed questions about their current sex lives.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following religious groups MOST emphasizes caring in a relationship and appreciates how contraception can enhance sexual intimacy? ​

A)Orthodox Judaism
B)Liberal Christianity
C)Fundamentalist Christianity
D)Reform Judaism

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The phrase "the personal is political" refers to how the laws and statues of a jurisdiction in someone resides can . . . ​

A)affect a person's access to contraception.
B)affect a woman's access to abortion services.
C)determine whether a same-gender couple can legally marry or adopt children.
D)All of the above.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following best describes sexual diversity in the United States? ​

A)Educational levels are often associated with differing sexual behaviors and attitudes.
B)Income does not appear to affect sexual expression.
C)Differences between groups are universal truths.
D)The degree of acculturation creates few, if any, differences within subcultures.

Question 5

Knowing someone's cultural group . . . ​

A)most likely tells you nothing about the person's beliefs regarding sexuality.
B)may provide some information regarding the person's beliefs about sexuality, although these can vary significantly within groups.
C)tells you everything you need to know about the person's beliefs regarding sexuality.
D)provides you much less information than knowing the person's racial group.

Question 6

Components of sexual intelligence include . . . ​

A)understanding oneself sexually. ​
B)having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity.
C)having accurate scientific knowledge about sexuality and understanding the broader cultural contexts of sexual issues.
D)All of the above.

Question 7

Replacing traditional beliefs and behavior patterns with those of the dominant culture is known as: ​

A)acceptance.
B)sex-positive shift.
C)assimilation.
D)acculturation.

Question 8

Understanding oneself sexually and having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity are two characteristics we consider to be part of: ​

A)sexual IQ.
B)sexual intelligence.
C)gender identity.
D)sexual orientation.

Question 9

Hispanic culture, on the whole, often endorses: ​

A)sexual exploration for males but places a high value on chastity before marriage for females. ​
B)sexual exploration for females but places a high value on chastity before marriage for males.
C)oral-genital sex for males but masturbation for females.
D)masturbation for males but oral-genital sex for females.

Question 10

Which of the following best defines the psychosocial approach to understanding human sexuality? ​

A)The belief that biology plays a large role in human development and sexual orientation. ​
B)The theory that similarities and differences between people are best explained in terms of their culture.
C)The view that our peer groups have little influence on our values and beliefs.
D)The view that emotions, attitudes, motivations, and social conditioning have a strong impact on sexual attitudes, values and behaviors.

Question 11

Diversity within a subculture or ethnic group is influenced by: ​

A)acculturation.
B)education.
C)socioeconomic status.
D)All of the above.

Question 12

A review of sexual attitudes and behaviors indicates that: ​

A)women around the world consider sex more important to themselves than men.
B)Orthodox Jews typically consider sex in more liberal terms than those practicing Christianity.
C)fundamentalists are more restrictive of sexual roles and behaviors than their relatively liberal counterparts.
D)Christianity desires to impose their concept of truth on a diverse world.

Question 13

If you were a person born in ancient China, you would be: ​

A)encouraged to practice celibacy as a path to spiritual growth.
B)encouraged to participate in a range of sexual activities within marriage for spiritual growth as well as pleasure.
C)discouraged from engaging in masturbation.
D)severely punished for engaging in nonreproductive sex.

Question 14

Which of the following forbids sexual intercourse during menstruation?

A)Fundamentalist Christianity ​
B)Liberal Christianity
C)Reform Judaism
D)Orthodox Judaism

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding Islamic beliefs about polygamy? ​

A)Polygamy did not exist prior to Islam. ​
B)War led to a disproportionate numbers of women compared to men, so polygamy provided husbands for widows.
C)The Qur'an prohibits polygamy.
D)A Muslim man is allowed to have as many wives as he wishes.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Islam?

A)It is the world's fastest growing religion.
B)Its followers are called Muslims.
C)Its followers adhere to the teachings of the Old Testament.
D)Intercourse within marriage is regarded as the highest good in human life.

Question 17

The text uses the term "other sex" instead of "opposite sex" to: ​

A)emphasize that men and women are more different than alike.
B)emphasize that men and women are more alike than different.
C)emphasize controversy in human sexuality.
D)be politically correct.

Question 18

What percentage of the general population has dated someone from a different racial group? ​

A)About 5%
B)About 20%
C)About 50%
D)About 80%

Question 19

The textbook primarily stresses the role of which of the following in shaping human sexuality? ​

A)Evolutionary factors
B)Social conditioning and psychological factors
C)Sociobiological factors
D)Anthropological factors

Question 20

Sexual attitudes and behaviors . . . ​

A)vary by gender but not by culture, suggesting they are determined primarily by hormonal factors.
B)have not been subject to regulation by most societies around the world.
C)vary significantly across cultures and even within cultures over time.
D)do not vary significantly across different cultural groups.

Question 21

According to Taoist thought, sex . . . ​

A)was valued as a means of balancing masculine and feminine forms of energy.
B)was seen as inherently sinful, but tolerated if it could lead to pregnancy.
C)should be completed as quickly as possible to reduce the likelihood the female might achieve orgasm.
D)was devalued as an example of Western decadence.

Question 22

The earliest known sex manuals were produced in: ​

A)India .
B)China . ​
C)Greece .
D)Egypt .

Question 23

Sexual knowledge and safe-sex skills have not kept up with the loosening of restrictions on sexual behavior in China as shown by: ​

A)an increase in single women obtaining abortions and the increasing rates of HIV infections.
B)increased sexual relations before marriage.
C)an increase in the median interval between first sexual intercourse and marriage.
D)an increase in the use of pornography.

Question 24

In China, rates of HIV infections are ____ and premarital intercourse is ____. ​

A)increasing; increasing
B)decreasing; increasing
C)increasing; decreasing
D)decreasing; decreasing

Question 25

In ancient China, Taoism promoted . . . ​

A)oral sex. ​
B)sensual touching.
C)infrequent ejaculation.
D)All of the above.

Question 26

In ancient China, men were encouraged to ejaculate infrequently to: ​

A)create more yang energy.
B)create more yin energy.
C)conserve yang energy.
D)conserve yin energy.

Question 27

The American Life League promotes: ​

A)the right of women to legally obtain abortions. ​
B)the idea that when a couple has intercourse they have committed themselves to having a baby.
C)the idea that sexual intercourse is sacred and may be practiced to celebrate marriage.
D)the rights of same sex couples to enter into legal unions.

Question 28

In the Islamic Middle East and China . . . ​

A)sexual pleasure for both genders was valued more in early than in recent times.
B)sexual pleasure has been greatly discouraged for both genders in both early and modern times.
C)sexual pleasure for both genders is valued and encouraged more at present than it was in early times.
D)sexual behavior has not been much affected by cultural or religious factors.

Question 29

Since China's economic reform and the Open Door policy of the 1980s, changes in Chinese sexual attitudes and behaviors have manifest as: ​

A)lower divorce rates. ​
B)higher rates of premarital sex.
C)a decrease in the number of single women obtaining abortions.
D)a decrease in the rates of HIV infection.

Question 30

Which of the following belief systems actively promotes sexual activity-oral sex, sensual touching, and intercourse-for spiritual growth and harmony in addition to procreation? ​

A)Taoism
B)Buddhism
C)Islam
D)Judaism

Question 31

Jamal believes that a "real" man always makes the first sexual advance in a relationship. Jamal's thinking BEST reflects:

A)adherence to rigid gender roles. ​
B)principles of courtly love.
C)a lesser degree of acculturation.
D)heterosexism.

Question 32

The sex for procreation legacy is MOST clearly shown in which of the following statements? ​

A)Jorge believes that foreplay is an essential part of a sexual encounter. ​
B)Midori thinks she is still a virgin because she has not yet had intercourse, although she has engaged in oral sex and mutual masturbation.
C)Sheila likes to initiate sexual activity with her partner.
D)Mike enjoys masturbating and does not feel guilty about it.

Question 33

Which of the following would be a negative consequence of the belief that penile-vaginal intercourse is the primary definition of sex? ​

A)It perpetuates the notion that sexual response and orgasm are supposed to occur during penetration.
B)It excludes certain groups (e.g., gays and lesbians)from the definition.
C)It devalues nonintercourse sexual intimacy.
D)All of the above.

Question 34

All of the following attitudes regarding sexuality were embraced within the classical Islamic faith EXCEPT: ​

A)both men and women were required to be show modesty in public by wearing loose-fitting, body-covering clothing.
B)premarital intercourse was prohibited.
C)men and women were both expected to be monogamous.
D)marital sexual pleasure was highly valued.

Question 35

Sexual behaviors that provide pleasure without the possibility of procreation have been viewed at various times as: ​

A)immoral ​
B)sinful
C)perverted
D)All of the above.

Question 36

Which of the following individuals proclaimed, "Almighty God created sexual desire in ten parts: then he gave nine parts to women and one to men"? ​

A)Queen Elizabeth ​
B)Thomas Aquinas
C)Muhammad
D)Muhammad's son-in-law

Question 37

The Qur'an . . . ​

A)is the primary source for understanding Taoist beliefs.
B)was written in the 13th century by Thomas Aquinas.
C)contains many passages that reconcile Islam with women's rights.
D)decrees that women must undergo ritual removal of the clitoris at age seven.

Question 38

According to Taoist thought, female energy is known as . . . ​

A)yang  ​
B)original sin
C)yin
D)a substance likely to deplete male energy, and thus males should complete sexual activity with a female partner as quickly as possible.

Question 39

Thinking of intercourse as the only "real sex": ​

A)is a view that is supported by the authors. ​
B)has its roots in Buddhist religious philosophy.
C)may devalue sexual behaviors other than intercourse.
D)lifts the performance pressures on both women and men.

Question 40

Young American females . . . ​ ​

A)tend to report feeling more guilt about having sex for the first time than males do.
B)generally experience fewer restrictions on their sexual behaviors than males do.
C)are more likely than males to brag about their sexual conquests.
D)express less guilt if they have had multiple sexual partners than males do.

Question 41

Sylvester lived in Massachusetts in the first half of the 19th century. Sylvester most likely would have believed that . . . ​

A)it is socially acceptable to have sex with a member of one's own gender.
B)a woman's main role in life is to create a comfortable home for her husband.
C)a society in which men and women engage in frequent sexual encounters is likely to be more creative and vital.
D)women should be as free as men are to explore their sexuality.

Question 42

The opposing images of women as the virgin Madonna and evil temptress Eve was crystallized during: ​

A)the Victorian era.
B)the Middle Ages.
C)the Roman Empire.
D)the Renaissance period.

Question 43

Which of the following statements regarding the practice of courtly love is FALSE? ​

A)It evolved during the Middle Ages.
B)It reflected an image of woman as an evil temptress.
C)It was the subject of many ballads throughout the courts of Europe.
D)In its ideal form, the love remained unconsummated.

Question 44

Which of the following individuals was a writer during the Protestant Reformation who recognized that marital sex was acceptable for reasons besides procreation? ​

A)Augustine ​
B)Paul of Tarsus
C)Aquinas
D)John Calvin

Question 45

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of "courtly love"? ​

A)Promiscuous ​
B)Sacrilegious
C)Unconsummated
D)Lewd

Question 46

Witch hunts were the partial result of: ​

A)exotic cults.
B)the practice of courtly love.
C)the portrayal of Eve as an evil temptress.
D)the clash in female roles that occurred during the Victorian era.

Question 47

Which of the following was true during the Protestant Reformation? ​

A)The ideas of Augustine and Aquinas dominated Western thought. ​
B)The practice of courtly love flourished.
C)The concept of sex for procreation was challenged.
D)Sexual decadence was at its peak.

Question 48

Which of the following best describes Victorian attitudes toward morality? ​

A)Progressive and experimental ​
B)Expressive and uninhibited
C)Rational and indifferent
D)Hypocritical and repressive

Question 49

"Slut shaming" . . . ​

A)most often targets males perceived to be overly rigid in their sexual behavior.
B)was a phenomenon noted in Victorian times that largely disappeared by the end of the Sexual Revolution.
C)has become less common with recent technological developments.
D)involves commenting negatively on a woman's sexual behavior to humiliate, intimidate, or degrade her.

Question 50

The writings of Augustine and Aquinas: ​

A)were similar to those of Martin Luther.
B)emphasized sex for procreation.
C)advocated flexibility in gender roles.
D)encouraged a range of sexual expression.

Question 51

The book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), which attacked the limited gender roles for females, was written by: ​

A)Martin Luther. ​
B)Celia Mosher.
C)Margaret Mead.
D)Mary Wollstonecraft.

Question 52

The belief that women were neither concerned nor troubled with sexual feelings was typical of: ​

A)early Christianity.
B)the Victorian Era.
C)ancient China.
D)the teachings of St. Havelock.

Question 53

Which of the following persons is known to have done survey research on the sexuality of women during the Victorian Era?

A)Havelock Ellis
B)Celia Mosher
C)Mary Wollstonecraft
D)Sigmund Freud

Question 54

Foreplay includes all of the following EXCEPT: ​

A)penile-vaginal intercourse.
B)kissing.
C)oral-genital contact.
D)manual genital stimulation.

Question 55

Which of the following happened during the Victorian Era? ​

A)Prostitution was rare.
B)Women were finally given the right to vote in England.
C)Women could smoke, drink, joke, and find sexual companionship with other women.
D)Research about the sexuality of women found that the majority experienced both sexual desire and orgasm.

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender role influences?

A)Both early Judaism and Christianity emphasized that women should be obedient and submissive to their husbands. ​
B)When England was ruled by a beloved queen during the Victorian Era, gender roles became more blurred.
C)Eve's perceived sinfulness in the Garden of Eden increased antagonism toward women.
D)In the United States, women only received the right to vote after World War I.

Question 57

Orpah was a Jewish woman who lived in Palestine about 500 BCE. Which of the following views would Orpah likely have endorsed? ​

A)It is important to consult a sex manual to ensure a couple is engaging in practices likely to delay male orgasm and enhance female orgasm.  ​
B)People should be free to engage in any type of sexual activity they like.
C)Married couples should engage in sexual activities, but only those that could lead to pregnancy.
D)It is really best to avoid sexual activity completely.

Question 58

Beatrice was born into a very wealthy English family in 1857. Most likely, Beatrice would have believed that . . . ​

A)women should take the lead in sexual interactions with men.  ​
B)women should regularly achieve orgasm during sex.
C)frequent masturbation is a good way to enhance sexual skill.
D)women should not be interested in sexual activity.

Question 59

A woman who has a rigid view of gender roles . . . ​

A)likely believes that she should be the one to initiate sexual activity with her male partner.
B)may feel reluctant to express her sexual desires to her male partner.
C)likely leaves it up to her male partner to set limits on sexual activity.
D)is unlikely to feel guilty about enjoying sex.

Question 60

Which of the following individuals would MOST disagree with the philosophies of Mary Wollstonecraft? ​

A)Martin Luther
B)Paul of Tarsus
C)John Calvin
D)Sigmund Freud

Question 61

I believed that lust was the original sin, and sex should take place only within marriage, only in the man-on-top position, and only for the purpose of procreation. Who was I? ​

A)John Calvin
B)Betty Friedan
C)Alfred Kinsey
D)Augustine

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement of the views of those within the Christian religion? ​

A)We know little about Jesus's views of sexuality.
B)Paul of Tarsus believed that celibacy was superior to marriage.
C)Martin Luther saw value in marital sex other than for procreation.
D)The Puritans disapproved of sexual activity even in marriage.

Question 63

The dominant image of Black womanhood, the Jezebel, was a(n): ​

A)treacherous seductress with an insatiable sexual appetite. ​
B)seductress that engaged in sexual orgies with the devil.
C)happy and content housewife.
D)pure woman that is above reproach.

Question 64

The witch hunts that began in the 15th century were reflective of: ​

A)the belief in Mary as the compassionate protector. ​
B)a belief that women who were filled with carnal lust engaged in orgies with the devil.
C)the antagonism toward women due to the emphasis on Adam's original sin.
D)None of the above.

Question 65

During the time period of the "flappers," ​

A)women regularly practiced premarital intercourse. ​
B)movies presented sex as sinful and for procreation only.
C)women accepted the ideals of Victorian restraint.
D)women usually avoided premarital intercourse to prevent pregnancy and preserve their reputation.

Question 66

Which of the following statements was consistent with 19th-century beliefs in the United States? ​

A)The woman's suffrage movement considered black men to be asexual.
B)Slaves did not exhibit gender-role behaviors.
C)The oppressive myths about African American men and women were used to justify slavery.
D)Black men were alleged to be consumed by sexual desire and have larger penises than white men.

Question 67

Two Christian leaders who expanded on the theme of sex as sin were:

A)Luther and Calvin.
B)Ellis and Johnson.
C)Friedan and Pankhurst.
D)Augustine and Aquinas.

Question 68

Which one of the following individuals asserted that premarital and extramarital sex were NOT sinful? ​

A)John Calvin ​
B)Queen Victoria
C)Mary Wollstonecraft
D)Aquinas

Question 69

Who is NOT associated with the view that sex is sinful? ​

A)Thomas Aquinas
B)Augustine
C)Mary Wollstonecraft
D)Paul of Tarsus

Question 70

Early Christians separated themselves from exotic cults that had been imported from Greece, Persia, and other parts of the Roman empire by: ​

A)emphasizing principles of love and tolerance.
B)associating sex with sin.
C)emphasizing the importance of overcoming anger, selfishness, and hatred.
D)promoting female subordination.

Question 71

World War I created an environment: ​

A)for increased equality and flexibility of gender roles.
B)that kept women in traditional homemaker roles.
C)that introduced males to restrictive European sexuality.
D)that relied on television to teach sexuality.

Question 72

I believed sex, within marriage, is useful not just for procreation, but also to strengthen a relationship and relieve stress. Who was I?

A)Paul of Tarsus
B)Thomas Aquinas
C)Martin Luther
D)Augustine

Question 73

In early Christianity, the teachings of Paul emphasized which of the following? ​

A)Sex for recreation within marriage
B)Sex as essential for reproduction, but still a religiously denigrated act
C)Celibacy as a requirement only for religious leaders
D)Love and tolerance as the foundation for sexual behavior

Question 74

Freud led in changing perspectives about sexuality by writing: ​

A)The Interpretation of Dreams.
B)On Life and Sex.
C)Studies in the Psychology of Sex.
D)Kama Sutra.

Question 75

I believed that a truly spiritual person should be able to overcome sexual desire and lead a life of celibacy. Who was I?

A)Martin Luther
B)John Calvin
C)Mary Wollstonecraft
D)Paul of Tarsus

Question 76

I believed that because sexual organs were designed only for procreation, sex for any other purpose was a crime against nature. Who was I? ​

A)Martin Luther
B)Thomas Aquinas
C)Mary Wollstonecraft
D)Aphroditie

Question 77

Which of the following pairs of individuals would be MOST likely to share similar sexual values? ​

A)Augustine and Eve
B)Thomas Aquinas and Mary Wollstonecraft
C)Martin Luther and John Calvin
D)Queen Victoria and Alfred Kinsey

Question 78

John and Priscilla, who describe themselves as Protestants, live in the Plimouth Colony in eastern Massachusetts in the year 1627. John and Priscilla . . . ​

A)likely view sex as something that they should engage in as infrequently as possible, and only with the goal of producing offspring.
B)likely are comfortable with sexual expression within marriage, but do not approve of sex outside of marriage.
C)are likely very supportive of the idea of same-gender marriage.
D)likely are comfortable with a broad range of sexual behaviors, including sex outside of marriage and sex in public places.

Question 79

"Flappers" were: ​

A)young, urban, single, middle-class women.
B)older men who encouraged younger women to explore their sexuality.
C)young, urban, single, middle-class men.
D)older, rural, married women.

Question 80

The ultrafeminine clothing of the 1950s and 1960s reflected the cultural emphasis on: ​

A)the ecological and economic costs of bearing children.
B)the acceptance and empowerment for those outside the mainstream "norm."
C)distinct female gender roles.
D)sex as recreation.