Deck 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Question 1

If parents do not encourage discussions about sexuality with children, children are more likely to

A)refrain from masturbation.
B)avoid sexual play with other children.
C)avoid sexual activity in adolescence.
D)assume that sex is something to be ashamed of.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Imagine you were a teacher using the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education to develop sexual health content for your classroom. After the assessment and planning phase, you would

A)provide your students with access to condoms.
B)specifically address gaps in students' knowledge.
C)assess what your students have not yet learned.
D)test whether further sexual education is necessary.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If you were a teacher using the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education to develop sexual health content for your Grade 7 classroom, the first step would be to

A)figure out what your students already know.
B)ask for permission from students' parents.
C)request federal funding for the program.
D)teach students about abstaining from sex.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

If you were to teach a class on sexual health in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, your course would cover

A)the importance of abstinence before marriage.
B)sex for the sole purpose of producing children.
C)how to have safe, sexually fulfilling relationships.
D)when it is appropriate to have sex with someone.

Question 5

When a child starts asking their parents about sexual issues, parents should

A)take their child to a family physician to answer their questions.
B)allow their child to figure out the answers themselves.
C)look up the relevant information if they do not know the answers.
D)put off the conversation until the child is past puberty.

Question 6

If your teacher is in the third step of implementing sexual health education according to the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, then he will

A)fill in gaps in students' knowledge about sexual health.
B)provide his students with access to birth-control pills.
C)determine if students have acquired new knowledge.
D)request that his students declare their sexual orientation.

Question 7

In Saskatchewan, children learn correct anatomical terms in Grade

A)2.
B)3.
C)4.
D)5.

Question 8

Learning how to clearly refuse sexual solicitations would belong to which part of the IMB model of teaching sexual health education?

A)Information
B)Motivation
C)Behavioural skills
D)Evaluation

Question 9

Which of the following is an important topic to cover when speaking to children about sexuality?

A)Understanding slang terms for genitalia
B)Interpreting media depictions of sex
C)Negative outcomes of masturbation
D)Reasons to be embarrassed during sex

Question 10

Sexual education in the early 1900s was primarily focused on

A)preventing premarital sex.
B)fulfilling sexual relationships.
C)the use of contraceptive devices.
D)sexual behaviour in non-humans.

Question 11

In the 1990s, most high schools introduced some form of sexual education in response to

A)increasing rates of HIV/AIDS and other STIs.
B)a decline in the number of high school graduates.
C)significant increases in federal funding for schools.
D)the advent of the Internet and wireless communication.

Question 12

A student is learning how to correctly put on a condom. This would be considered part of the _______ aspect of the IMB model of sexual health education.

A)informational
B)motivational
C)practical
D)behavioural

Question 13

What do the findings of the Ophea review suggest about sexual health education in Canada?

A)All schools have fully implemented the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education recommendations.
B)Religiously-funded institutions are the only schools that do not comply with the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health.
C)Most schools do not provide the breadth of content areas suggested by the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health.
D)The Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health are an ineffective means by which to teach students what they need.

Question 14

The Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health suggest that Canadian sexual health education should

A)focus on issues relevant to heterosexual relationships.
B)include the examination of evolving gender-roles.
C)be implemented no sooner than first-year university.
D)involve students' parents in developing course content.

Question 15

Conversations about sex between children and their parents should

A)provide directives for acceptable behaviour.
B)happen in one long and detailed session.
C)occur across multiple short talks.
D)focus on expected future choices.

Question 16

If you were to use the World Health Organization's definition of sexual health to evaluate your own sexual health status, you would consider

A)only whether or not you have an STI or HIV.
B)mainly whether you suffer from sexual dysfunction.
C)whether or not you enjoy engaging in sexual activities.
D)your sexual health, function, attitudes, and rights.

Question 17

If parents want to ensure that their child is taught the correct terminology for male and female genitalia before entering Grade 3, then their child should attend school in

A)the United States.
B)Saskatchewan.
C)the United Kingdom.
D)New Brunswick.

Question 18

When parents answer their children's questions about sexuality, they should be careful to

A)give simple answers without misinformation.
B)provide as much technical information as possible.
C)refer to genitals with euphemisms, such as "wee wee."
D)check to see how other parents use anatomical terms.

Question 19

Which of the following exemplifies the informational aspect of the IMB model of sexual health education?

A)How syphilis is transmitted between sex partners
B)The impact of teen pregnancy on life outcomes
C)How to communicate your sexual boundaries
D)Understanding pressure from friends to have sex

Question 20

If you had a child who was attending elementary school, which of the following topics best represents the focus of sexual health education?

A)Biological development
B)Contraceptive options
C)Sexually transmitted infections
D)Abstinence-only sexuality

Question 21

The largest annual conference on human sexuality is held by

A)McMaster University.
B)the University of Ottawa.
C)McGill University.
D)the University of Guelph.

Question 22

Most individuals who oppose school-based sexual health education falsely believe that it

A)is a burden on the tax payer.
B)takes too much class time.
C)normalizes teen sexuality.
D)causes asexuality among youth.

Question 23

At school, Charlene has learned about biological, social, and personal aspects of sexuality. This means that she is likely to

A)be sexually active much earlier than her peers.
B)contract a sexually transmitted infection.
C)become pregnant before she reaches adulthood.
D)use condoms when she becomes sexually active.

Question 24

Which of the following is true concerning public attitudes towards sexual health education in Canada?

A)The majority of parents prefer abstinence-only sex education.
B)Very few students want schools to include topics on sexual health.
C)Education on safe sexual practices is very important to students.
D)Students are overwhelming satisfied with their school's sex education.

Question 25

Abstinence-only sexual health education has been criticized on the basis that

A)it appeals to outdated, traditional attitudes.
B)the program misguides students about sexual risks.
C)it is unethical to withhold sexual health information.
D)the students are less likely to enjoy sex as adults.

Question 26

If you were a sexual health educator who conducted a poll on what your class wants to learn about, you would find that students are the most interested in

A)the alternatives to intercourse.
B)when to become sexually active.
C)how to have healthy relationships.
D)how STIs are transmitted.

Question 27

Fisher and colleagues (2002) found that in comparison to a control group, students exposed to the IMB model were

A)more likely than other students to use condoms.
B)less likely than other students to have sex.
C)more likely to get sexually transmitted infections.
D)less likely to request consent before sexual acts.

Question 28

What percentage of students in a New Brunswick survey rated their sexual health education as "very good" or "excellent"?

A)<10%
B)10-20%
C)20-30%
D)>30%

Question 29

The efficacy of sexual health education programs is primarily limited by the

A)willingness of students to apply the information.
B)parents of students wanting abstinence to be taught.
C)amount of funding provided by the government.
D)lack of training for educators and professionals.

Question 30

Which of the following exemplifies the motivational component of the IMB model of teaching sexual health education?

A)Instructions on proper condom use
B)Requesting consent from sex partners
C)Discussing the outcomes of teen pregnancy
D)How HIV can and cannot be transmitted

Question 31

Ideologically-based conflicts about sexual health education are often found in

A)the United Kingdom.
B)Canada.
C)the United States.
D)Australia.

Question 32

An individual who strongly opposes a broadly based sexual health curriculum in schools is likely to

A)believe that sex should occur only within the confines of marriage.
B)think that sexuality is a fundamental component of human nature.
C)oppose abstinence-only based education in Canadian schools.
D)have a permissive approach to sexuality in his or her own life.

Question 33

The least common topic of sexual health education for teenagers is

A)birth control options.
B)sexual pleasure.
C)healthy relationships.
D)sexual orientation.

Question 34

Most first-year university students in Ontario report that they are _______ with their school-based sexual health education.

A)generally satisfied
B)extremely satisfied
C)somewhat unsatisfied
D)generally unsatisfied

Question 35

Regina is a student who is being taught to avoid sexual activity until marriage, and has not learned about ways to engage in low-risk sexual activity. The sexual health education she is receiving is a(n) _______ program.

A)religiously grounded
B)broadly based
C)abstinence-only
D)fundamentalist

Question 36

Deacon is a student who is given access to information about safe sex practices, alternatives to sexual intercourse, and details about contraceptive devices. The sexual health education she is receiving is a(n) _______ program.

A)liberally funded
B)broadly based
C)abstinence-only
D)fundamentalist

Question 37

In a review of sexual health programs, Kirby, Laris, and Rolleri (2007) found that about _______ of programs had a positive behavioural effect on youth.

A)33%
B)55%
C)66%
D)99%

Question 38

The IMB model of teaching sexual health education has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on

A)increasing condom use.
B)delaying sexual activity.
C)adherence to abstinence.
D)preventing premarital sex.

Question 39

Broadly based sexual health education is characterized by

A)a negative framing of the idea that students should wait for marriage to have sex.
B)providing students with information they can use when making their own decisions.
C)discounting the negative life outcomes associated with teen pregnancy.
D)a failure to equip students for realistic situations involving sexual consent.

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of one of the ten key ingredients for effective sexual health education?

A)Parents are consulted about their child's sexual health.
B)Students put on a play about setting limits on sexual acts.
C)Using the same sexual health curriculum for all students.
D)Allow students to direct their own sexual health learning.

Question 41

Deena searches the Internet for answers when she has questions about sex. This practice may result in

A)sexual misinformation from unreliable sources.
B)promiscuity from exposure to sexual information.
C)failure to consult peers for their opinions on sex.
D)the inability to think critically about sexual media.

Question 42

If your teenage daughter participated in the Girl Time: Grade 7/8 Healthy Sexuality Program, then you might expect her to

A)feel comfortable asking you question about sex.
B)believe that abstinence is the only acceptable option.
C)become sexually active earlier than other girls.
D)contract an STI before she is 18 years old.

Question 43

What percentage of girls are comfortable talking to their fathers about sexual issues?

A)<15%
B)20%
C)35%
D)>40%

Question 44

The least likely source of sexual health information for teenagers is

A)parents.
B)nurses.
C)books.
D)doctors.

Question 45

Mala is physically disabled. In comparison to other young people, her risk of experiencing physical abuse is

A)twice as high.
B)half as high.
C)about the same.
D)lower by half.

Question 46

Devon watches online pornography in order to learn about what women want from sexual encounters. Devon should know that pornography

A)is a realistic depiction of how people have sex.
B)often shows unrealistic portrayals of sexuality.
C)has been proven to negatively affect sexuality.
D)is used by a minority of adult males.

Question 47

Jodi is a student who self-identifies as queer. Which of the following sexual health education topics would be particularly relevant to her experience?

A)Understanding proper condom use
B)Finding a romantic partner
C)Feeling excluded or segregated
D)Addiction to sexual media

Question 48

If you were an educator who wants to address the needs of LGBTQ students, a good option is to

A)move non-heterosexual students to a separate school.
B)consult the Gay-Straight Student Alliance Handbook.
C)ask heterosexual students what the important issues are.
D)refer LGBTQ students for individual counselling sessions.

Question 49

What was the most commonly reported source of sexual health information in a survey of 14- to 17-year-olds?

A)School
B)Parents
C)Television
D)Internet

Question 50

Jules is a Grade 9 teacher who is implementing advice from the Gay-Straight Student Alliance Handbook into her classroom. This means that she will be

A)unable to address the needs of heterosexual male and female students.
B)violating her students' right to privacy about their sexual orientation.
C)creating a positive classroom environment for non-heterosexual students.
D)teaching a curriculum that is biased towards non-traditional students.

Question 51

Are We There Yet? is a

A)theatre-based sexual education program.
B)book about setting sexual limitations.
C)sexual health website for young teens.
D)guide to LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms.

Question 52

Masi is a transgender high school student who wants to take a proactive role in transforming classrooms into inclusive environments. What would be a productive way for him to take action?

A)Force other students to be public about their sexual orientations.
B)Create a student club for cooperation between students of all identities.
C)Stage a student march protesting heterosexism and heterocentrism.
D)Refuse to attend school until sexual health curricula are inclusive.

Question 53

The group of people least likely to use the Internet for information on sexual health are

A)women in their 30s.
B)university-aged males.
C)men in their 50s.
D)university-aged females.

Question 54

Donald is a teenager who wants to learn more about romantic relationships and dating. He is most likely to consult his

A)teacher.
B)friends.
C)doctor.
D)sister.

Question 55

Which one of the following individuals is most likely to seek out information about sexuality online?

A)Sara, who is 26
B)Dan, who is 30
C)Mark, who is 51
D)Stacy, who is 60

Question 56

The availability of information about sexuality on the Internet means that sexual health education practices will need to teach students

A)about the social implications of pornography.
B)how to avoid exposure to sexually explicit images.
C)when using sexual media is morally acceptable.
D)how to critically evaluate what they read online.

Question 57

A common misconception about youth with disabilities is that they

A)have different educational needs.
B)are not as sexual as their peers.
C)receive too much sexual attention.
D)prefer to learn about sex from books.

Question 58

Yuai is a teenager who was born with a developmental disability. In comparison with other youth, she has a higher risk of

A)teen pregnancy.
B)sexual abuse.
C)adult divorce.
D)STI infection.

Question 59

Sexual health education is particularly important for students with disabilities in order to

A)prevent them from becoming sexually active.
B)reduce the risk of experiencing sexual abuse.
C)ensuring adherence to abstinence-only rules.
D)make them feel included with other students.

Question 60

When Ronald has a question about sex, he searches for information on the Internet. Which of the following is an advantage of this approach?

A)Sexual health information that is published online has been assessed for accuracy and reliability.
B)Online sources for sexual health are more likely to be current than is information in the classroom.
C)He will be able to find information on topics that he would be too embarrassed to ask others about.
D)People who use Internet resources for sexual information are more likely to have fulfilling sex lives.

Question 61

Sexual health focuses on the absence of disease and the prevention of pregnancy.

Question 62

Dr. Smith has a new female patient who recently immigrated to Canada from Iran. Discussions about her sexual health

A)should focus on birth control options.
B)must be done with her husband present.
C)may be somewhat difficult for the patient.
D)are best if done with a nurse in the room.

Question 63

Students who are taught about sexual health using the IMB model are more likely to use condoms.

Question 64

The IMB model specifies the educational needs for information, motivation, and behavioural skills with respect to sexuality.

Question 65

Imagine you are a physician who is concerned about your patient's sexual health. Research suggests that

A)you should proactively ask about your patient's sexual health.
B)patients actively seek sexual health advice from their practitioners.
C)your patient is unlikely to have any concerns about sexual health.
D)the doctor's office is an inappropriate place to address sexuality.

Question 66

The evolution of sexual health education practices is a reflection of changes in society's sexual health needs.

Question 67

Regardless of the province or territory, all Grade 9 students learn about the transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

Question 68

Marvin is a teenager with a physical disability. Which of the following topics would he feel is important to his sexual health education?

A)Learning how to refuse sexual solicitation from potential dates
B)An emphasis on how to protect himself from sexual abuse
C)Information on how he can prevent unwanted pregnancy
D)Dealing with preconceptions that he is not interested in sex

Question 69

Teachers can influence students' use of hormonal contraceptives by implementing the IMB model of sexual health education.

Question 70

Students who participate in abstinence-only sexual education programs become sexually active at a later age than do other students.

Question 71

Laurie is physically disabled. When interviewed about her views on sexual health education, she is least likely to be concerned about which issues?

A)Progressive representations of sexuality and disability
B)Positively framed information on sexual behaviours
C)Information on establishing romantic relationships
D)Options for protection from pregnancy and STIs

Question 72

Sexual health education in Canada has changed very little over time.

Question 73

Marie has an appointment with her physician. If she is like most women, she

A)will proactively discuss sexual issues with the doctor.
B)does not have any concerns about her sexual health.
C)is unlikely to bring up sexual issues with her doctor.
D)will be asked questions about her sexual functioning.

Question 74

Sexual health education is relevant to adult Canadians, particularly because

A)many are at risk for HIV and other infections.
B)they did not learn the information in school.
C)some people wait until marriage to have sex.
D)most adults forget what they learned as youth.

Question 75

The first step in the development of sexual health education programs is to determine what your students already know and what they have yet to learn.

Question 76

Sexual health curriculum is currently mandatory in all Canadian provinces.

Question 77

Ryu just immigrated to Canada from East Asia. His health care provider should know that he

A)will be very open to talking about sexual issues.
B)may be less sexually open than other Canadian men.
C)will need his wife to accompany him to appointments.
D)is likely to need information about condom use.

Question 78

If you are a student in medical school, you are least likely to be trained on the topic of

A)sexual assault.
B)contraception.
C)sexual orientation.
D)childhood sexuality.

Question 79

Studies have found that sexual health education increases the likelihood of early sexual activity among youth.

Question 80

Imagine you are teaching a sexual health course for students who have physical or developmental disabilities. How would you meet their learning needs?