Deck 13: Promoting Sexual Health

Question 1

A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that approximately what percentage of all network primetime television shows contained talk about sexuality or sexual behavior with an average of more than five scenes per hour?

A) 25 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 90 percent

Answer 1

65 percent

Question 2

Heavy exposure to sexual content on television related strongly to

A) more advanced sexual activities such as "making out."
B) regular condom use.
C) use of alcohol and other drugs before sexual intercourse.
D) unplanned pregnancy.

Answer 2

more advanced sexual activities such as "making out."

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE about teen pregnancy?

A) Teen pregnancy is strongly associated with dropping out of high school.
B) Early parenting is strongly associated with completion of high school through a GED program.
C) Limited evidence supports negative academic outcomes for children of teen parents.
D) Teen fathers are not likely to be affected by an early pregnancy.

Answer 3

Teen pregnancy is strongly associated with dropping out of high school.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for early sexual behaviors?

A) having parents who are divorced
B) having close friends who are older
C) having parents with conservative attitudes about teen or premarital sex
D) having an older sister who has sex or a sister who has given birth as an adolescent

Question 5

Which of the following is a risk factor for early sexual behaviors?

A) living in a neighborhood that has a high number of health clinics
B) going through puberty at a later age
C) having received HIV education
D) working in a paid job over 20 hours a week

Question 6

Which of the following is a protective factor against early risky sexual behaviors?

A) having close friends that are older
B) having a sibling who is a teen parent
C) having parents who support contraceptive use for sexually active teens
D) having a romantic relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend

Question 7

The majority of parents

A) are in support of sexuality education in the schools.
B) are in support of sexuality education only at home.
C) are in opposition to sexuality education in the schools.
D) don't have an opinion about sexuality education in the schools.

Question 8

Children are learning about themselves as sexual people through unintentional and informal messages of parents and caregivers from the time they are

A) born.
B) two years old.
C) four years old.
D) six years old.

Question 9

People begin to form ideas about their bodies, their gender identity, and their feelings about sexuality at

A) about the fifth grade.
B) the beginning of middle school.
C) a young age.
D) the start of second grade.

Question 10

Research shows that sexuality education programs can

A) hasten the onset of intercourse.
B) increase the frequency of intercourse.
C) increase the number of sexual partners.
D) delay the onset of sexual intercourse.

Question 11

In many schools, information about puberty and the menstrual cycle is initially presented during

A) kindergarten.
B) the primary school years.
C) fifth or sixth grade.
D) ninth or tenth grade.

Question 12

School-based sexuality education programs should

A) replace the role of the parents.
B) replace the role of the religious teacher teaching about sex.
C) supplement the role of the parents.
D) not include parents in their planning.

Question 13

In teaching sexuality education, teachers should teach

A) whatever they are comfortable with.
B) only topics approved as part of their graded course of study.
C) using hand-made drawings of the reproductive systems.
D) only what they are familiar with about the topic.

Question 14

Besides the students, what other group should be included when planning sexuality education activities?

A) older peers
B) external experts
C) parents
D) knowledgeable teachers

Question 15

Effective sexuality programs should

A) last a minimum of two class sessions.
B) include hand-made drawings.
C) provide a consistent, clear message about abstaining from sexual activity.
D) require the classroom teacher to provide the instruction as they have the closest relationship with students.

Question 16

What age is suggested as the ideal time to discuss the reproductive system as a result of child development characteristics?

A) Age 5
B) Ages 6-8
C) Ages 9-10
D) Ages 11-13

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding teaching children about homosexuality?

A) Discussions about homosexuality will not make someone gay or lesbian.
B) Children with concerns about their sexual orientation should be encouraged to let the feelings pass.
C) Teachers should avoid teaching about any controversial topics.
D) Most preadolescent feelings of attraction toward the same sex are transitory and rarely associated with homosexuality.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding family?

A) Extended families are as common today as they were 100 years ago.
B) Children tend to have two parents they regard as their adult role models.
C) Members of a family might not be blood-related.
D) Most children live in a nuclear family.

Question 19

A nuclear family consists of children living with

A) one of the natural parents.
B) parents who live too close to nuclear power plants.
C) either foster or adopted parents.
D) both the natural parents.

Question 20

Today there are many single-parent families because of all of the following, EXCEPT for

A) the high divorce rate.
B) teenage pregnancy.
C) school sexuality education programs.
D) never married single people.

Question 21

What is the male cell that unites with a female egg to form a fertilized egg?

A) hormonal cell
B) ovum
C) sperm
D) zygote

Question 22

The male genitalia is composed of the

A) penis and the scrotum.
B) penis and the diaphragm.
C) scrotum and the vulva.
D) vulva and the penis.

Question 23

When a male becomes sexually excited, the erectile tissue in the penis becomes filled with

A) perspiration.
B) dioxin.
C) blood.
D) sodium.

Question 24

The prostate gland produces a fluid that acts as

A) a sexual stimulant and an acid neutralizer.
B) a sexual stimulant and a coagulant.
C) an acid neutralizer and a coagulant.
D) an alkaline neutralizer and a coagulant.

Question 25

The urethra allows

A) urine and semen to leave the body.
B) the egg to go into the uterus.
C) the uterus to contract slowly.
D) the uterus to expand during pregnancy.

Question 26

When a female becomes sexually excited, the clitoris becomes

A) engorged with blood and enlarged.
B) wet with sweat and slippery.
C) smaller in size.
D) hard and cold.

Question 27

What are folds of skin that help protect the female genitalia from germs entering the body?

A) labia
B) hymen
C) uterus
D) clitoris

Question 28

The vagina serves all of the following functions, EXCEPT for

A) receiving the penis during intercourse.
B) allowing the menstrual flow to exit the body.
C) serving as the birth canal.
D) serving as the passage for urine to exit the body.

Question 29

After an egg is released from the ovary, it travels through the

A) testes.
B) vas deferens.
C) labia majora.
D) fallopian tubes.

Question 30

How long does it take for girls to complete puberty?

A) one to two years
B) two to three years
C) three to four years
D) five to seven years

Question 31

In females, secondary sex characteristics appear because of the release of

A) testosterone.
B) estrogen.
C) progesterone.
D) cells during menstruation.

Question 32

In males, secondary sex characteristics appear because of the release of

A) semen.
B) testosterone.
C) progesterone.
D) nocturnal emissions.

Question 33

Nocturnal emissions are

A) to be avoided during adolescence.
B) wet dreams.
C) a sign of nervousness about self-esteem.
D) unnatural occurrences until adulthood.

Question 34

A human baby grows in the

A) fallopian tubes.
B) vagina.
C) uterus.
D) thoracic cavity.

Question 35

Which one of the following is NOT listed as a cause of contracting an STD?

A) fungus
B) virus
C) parasite
D) bacteria

Question 36

The risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease can be lowered by all of the following, EXCEPT for

A) having sex with someone who is not having sex with anyone else (monogamous).
B) using a male condom correctly and consistently.
C) limiting the number of sexual partners.
D) taking birth control pills correctly and consistently.

Question 37

Common signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases include all of the following, EXCEPT for

A) pain in the pelvic area.
B) discharge from penis/vagina.
C) lower back pain.
D) pain when having sex or urinating.

Question 38

A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that more than half of all network primetime television shows contained either talk about sexuality or sexual behavior.

Question 39

Almost 65% of all high school students in grades 9-12 have sexual intercourse.

Question 40

Some of the results of early sexual intercourse are teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 41

There is limited evidence associating teen pregnancy with poor academic outcomes.

Question 42

The children of teen parents are as likely as other children to have academic problems.

Question 43

Living in a neighborhood with a high number of foreign born residents is a protective factor for early risky sexual behaviors.

Question 44

Having a mother who was older when she first had sexual intercourse and when she gave birth to her first child is a risk factor for early risky sexual behaviors.

Question 45

Being the youngest sibling is a protective factor for early risky sexual behaviors.

Question 46

Living in a household that has experienced disruptions, such as divorce, is a risk factor for early risky sexual behaviors.

Question 47

Studies show that sexuality education begun before youth are sexually active does not help them stay abstinent and use protection when they do become sexually active.

Question 48

Typically, there is not much controversy regarding sexuality education.

Question 49

The majority of parents are in favor of sexuality education in high schools and middle schools.

Question 50

The main issue that keeps sexuality education out of schools is that administrators are nervous about the political and practical implications of teaching such a sensitive topic.

Question 51

Sexuality education encompasses topics such as relationships, sexual development, and reproduction.

Question 52

If children don't have sexuality education in school, they are not likely to come into contact with information about sexuality until adulthood.

Question 53

Research shows that sexuality education programs hasten the onset of intercourse and increase the frequency of intercourse and the number of sexual partners.

Question 54

Attitudes regarding sexuality are formulated early in life and therefore aren't likely to be changed once a person has internalized them.

Question 55

If a 6-year-old is taught slang words for her body parts such as "boobs"
and "pee pee,"
she is likely to continue using that terminology as she gets older.

Question 56

When children grow up in an environment that is honest and open about sexuality, they have a better chance of developing healthy attitudes and appropriate sexual communication skills as they get older.

Question 57

Many school districts limit their sexuality education to a one- or two-day discussion about puberty and menstruation in the fifth or sixth grade.

Question 58

Teaching about puberty in the fifth or sixth grade is developmentally inappropriate because many students have already begun to go through puberty.

Question 59

Separating boys and girls during discussions about puberty is effective and reinforces that sexuality is normal.

Question 60

Information and skill development are the most effective defenses against the negative aspects of sexuality, such as promiscuity, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual abuse.

Question 61

Skill-based programs are not likely to delay the onset of sexual intercourse or increase contraceptive and condom use among sexually experienced youth.

Question 62

Studies have revealed evidence that sexuality education leads to earlier or increased sexual experience.

Question 63

Schools provide a unique opportunity for puberty education because students can exchange ideas and thoughts about sexuality with their peers.

Question 64

Students receive an accurate view of sexuality through the mass media.

Question 65

Many parents do a wonderful job of teaching formal sexuality education to their children.

Question 66

Effective sexuality education programs reinforce a clear message about abstaining from sexual activity and/or using condoms or other forms of contraception.

Question 67

Ways to avoid intercourse and use methods of protection against pregnancy are considered characteristics of effective sexuality programs.

Question 68

Providing teachers with adequate training in order to teach a sexuality education curriculum has limited impact on the success of the program.

Question 69

Teachers should use handmade drawings of the reproductive system.

Question 70

Kindergarten students should know the proper term for their external body parts, including their reproductive organs.

Question 71

When children first enter school, around age 5, they are very self-centered and concerned with their own needs rather than with the needs of others.

Question 72

Children from ages 3 to 5 begin to redirect their personal concerns to intellectual concerns and group activities.

Question 73

Nine- and ten-year-old children accept sexuality education just as they do other subjects.

Question 74

Between the ages of 11 and 13, children become more dependent on their parents.

Question 75

A relationship issue that sometimes arises with preadolescents is homosexuality.

Question 76

It is important for young people to understand that being gay or lesbian is normal.

Question 77

Sometimes preadolescents have attractions towards the same sex, and this may or may not mean that they are gay or lesbian.

Question 78

The nuclear family consists of children living with only one of their parents.

Question 79

In order to be considered a member of a family, one needs to be blood related.

Question 80

It does no good for teachers to try to eliminate sex-role stereotyping in their classrooms.