Deck 19: Sexuality Education

Question 1

Abstinence-based sexuality programs do not seem to result in greater rates of abstinence nor do they result in greater rates of sexual activity.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A study in British Columbia concluded that Sexual Health Education in British Columbia does not meet the criteria set out by the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In order for a sexuality education program to be successful,it must reflect or at least accept the culture of the participants.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada promoted and coordinated the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual health that focuses on the well-being and desires of the individual alone.

Question 5

Sexuality education across the ages needs to match the knowledge and interest of the age level of the children.

Question 6

Today's teenagers are better informed than ever about HIV transmission and what needs to be done to prevent transmission.

Question 7

The abstinence-based program of Sex Respect has been extremely well funded for the last few years and because of this backing,the program has been very effective in changing the sexual behaviour of teens as seen in the decline of the birth rate for teenagers and other sexual activities.

Question 8

Of those listed below,the most frequent source of sexuality education for teenagers in grade 9 is

A)school
B)magazines,newspapers and books
C)parents or other family members
D)physician or nurse

Question 9

People with developmental disabilities do not need to be educated about sexuality.

Question 10

Today,most children state that they receive most of their information about sex in school sexuality programs.

Question 11

A quality sexuality education curriculum in school should include a component about media and social influences.

Question 12

Sexuality education is a lifelong process.

Question 13

One important reason parents do not give explicit sex education to their children is that they do not want to promote sexuality.

Question 14

Most surveys over the last decade or so show that eighty percent or more of parents support some type of sexuality education in the schools.

Question 15

In spite of public protest in some parts of Canada,most Canadians support the inclusion of homonegativity in sex education programs.

Question 16

One of the key factors for a sex education teacher is that the teacher is educated about sex,but it may not be necessary to have a formal degree in sexuality.

Question 17

Most sex education teachers in Canada have adequate training.

Question 18

For approximately _______ percent of students in grade 9,school was the main source of information about sex.

A)10-20
B)25-35
C)40-50
D)55-65

Question 19

In order for a sex education teacher to be effective,that teacher probably needs to be comfortable with his/her own sexuality.

Question 20

Around the age of 9 and again around the age of 13/14,youth ask many questions about sexual behaviours and activities.

Question 21

When do high school students believe sex education should begin?

A)In high school.
B)In elementary school and cover a wide range of topics.
C)After the 8thgrade.
D)In elementary school,but topics should be limited to anatomy and other factual questions about sex.

Question 22

Which of the following did students in grade 9 indicate was the least common sources of information about sex?

A)parents or other family members
B)friends
C)physician or nurse
D)magazines,newspapers and books

Question 23

When asked about sex education in the schools,parents

A)are mostly in favour of sex education in the schools.
B)are one-half opposed to sex education in the schools.
C)are opposed to sex education in the schools.
D)voted to begin sex education in high school.

Question 24

Which topic did researchers who assessed the content of Sex Respect program conclude was NOT one of the important topics omitted?

A)Sexual physiology
B)Sexual response
C)Contraception
D)Sexual pleasure

Question 25

Which statement describes what the great majority of parents in Canada believe?

A)That school health clinics should provide contraceptives.
B)That schools should start sex education,especially information about birth control,around the first year of high school.
C)In favour of sex education in the schools.
D)Are in favour of sex education,but that it should be done in the home and in conjunction with the church-not in the school.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as one of the key components for sexual health education advanced by The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada?

A)Acquisition of knowledge in a form that be applied by individuals to the enhancement of sexual health and/or avoidance of sexual problems
B)Development of an extensive repertoire of sexual techniques
C)Acquire knowledge relevant to their specific health issues
D)Creation of an environment conducive to sexual health

Question 27

A survey of parents in New Brunswick found that approximately ________ percent of parents were in favour of sex education in schools.

A)55
B)65
C)85
D)95

Question 28

Which of the following government(s)in Canada have supported the development or implementation of abstinence-only sexuality education in schools?

A)the federal government
B)the provincial government
C)both the federal and provincial governments
D)neither the federal or provincial governments

Question 29

How many Canadian provinces and territories have,as part of their health programs,province-wide,school-based sexual health curricula?

A)7
B)9
C)12
D)13

Question 30

When parents are asked whether or not they favour sex education in the schools,

A)most are opposed.
B)about one-half are in favour and one-half are opposed.
C)most are in favour.
D)the Prairie provinces are opposed.

Question 31

The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN)is an organization

A)of parents concerned about preventing sexuality education in the schools.
B)of parents concerned about developing home-based rather than school-based sexuality education programs.
C)of persons interested in promoting quality sexuality education.
D)of sex therapists who believe that education is the first step in treating sexual dysfunction.

Question 32

What did a review of the impact of 55 curriculum-based sexuality education programs on behaviour reveal?

A)Fifty of the studies reported that the program delayed the initiation of sexual activity.
B)Twenty-two of the studies reported that the program delayed the initiation of sexual activity.
C)Fitly of the studies reported that the program did NOT delay the initiation of sexual activity.
D)Twenty-two of the studies reported that the program did NOT delay the initiation of sexual activity.

Question 33

What was the most commonly sex-related question asked by children at age 5?

A)The male genitalia.
B)The female genitalia.
C)The origin of babies.
D)Marriage.

Question 34

Among children approximately age 9,what was the most common area of sexual curiosity?

A)The origin of babies.
B)Marriage.
C)Sexual behaviours.
D)Physical gender differences.

Question 35

Billie returned home from school one day and asked his mom what oral sex was.Billie's mom,in an attempt to be progressive,explained to Billie that there were different types of oral sex that people could give and receive oral sex,and how to learn how to get real good at oral sex.Billie's mom has likely

A)scarred Billie for life.
B)encouraged Billie to become promiscuous.
C)given Billie more information than he was ready for or could properly understand.
D)gipped Billie's dad out of a great teaching moment with his son.

Question 36

Parents are the main source of information about sex for about _______ percent of grade 9 boys and ________ percent of grade 9 girls.

A)6;14
B)31;24
C)47;59
D)59;40

Question 37

Which of the following is the prevailing attitude parents have regarding how their children should be taught sex education?

A)It is the parent's responsibility.
B)School and parents share responsibility.
C)Children should not be taught about explicit sexual topics like AIDS and premarital sex until they are in high school.
D)Leave it to books to pass on information.

Question 38

An analysis of questions e-mailed to a reproductive health website revealed what percent of the questions involved misconceptions about reproduction?

A)13 percent
B)23 percent
C)33 percent
D)43 percent

Question 39

Which Canadian agency developed the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education?

A)Ontario Ministry of Health
B)Department of Canadian Sex Education
C)Sex Information and Education Council of Canada
D)Sex Guidelines and Ethics Chamber of Canada

Question 40

According The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada,the goals of sexuality education should be to provide all of the following EXCEPT

A)information about human sexuality.
B)free or inexpensive reproductive health care.
C)an opportunity for young people to question,explore,and assess their sexual attitudes in order to develop their own values.
D)an emphasis on the self-worth and dignity of the individual.

Question 41

Which one of the following is FALSE about sex curriculum in Canada?

A)It varies from school to school.
B)It varies from school board to school board.
C)It varies from province to province.
D)It varies from term to term in one school year.

Question 42

Which of the following was one of the first cities to install condom machines in a high school in 1989?

A)Ottawa
B)Edmonton
C)Winnipeg
D)Montreal

Question 43

What was the name of the "abstinence-only" program that 20,000 Saskatchewan students experienced in 1992?

A)"Sex Respect"
B)"Just say Oh Oh"
C)"Teen Aid"
D)"Rescue '92"

Question 44

The first "generation" of sex education programs

A)significantly reduced the number of teenage pregnancies.
B)significantly increased the number of teenage pregnancies.
C)did not affect the number of teenage pregnancies.
D)were not evaluated,and therefore it is not known if they affected the number of teenage pregnancies.

Question 45

The Canada Youth Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS study found:

A)nearly 100% increase in students' sexual knowledge between 1989 and 2002.
B)much higher rates of student intercourse between 1989 and 2002 as a result of condom use.
C)students surveyed in 1989 had less knowledge about HIV/AIDs than those surveyed in 2002.
D)students surveyed in 2002 had less knowledge about HIV/AIDS than those surveyed in 1989.

Question 46

Which one of the following is the most controversial issue in school sex education curriculum?

A)sexual anatomy
B)sexual response
C)homonegativity
D)STIs

Question 47

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexual health for persons with developmental disabilities?

A)Some with intellectual disabilities function sufficiently well enough to care for a child.
B)They are asexual.
C)They are at low levels and vulnerable to sexual exploitation.
D)They all have access to adequate sexual health education.

Question 48

Evaluations of abstinence-only sex education programs show

A)this type of program is only effective for homosexual individuals.
B)no effect on delaying onset of intercourse,reducing pregnancies or reducing STIs.
C)high effectiveness in low SES regions.
D)an increase in teenage sex due to increased knowledge of the mechanics of sex.

Question 49

In Canada,abstinence-only sexuality education programs are most often offered in the community by

A)the federal government.
B)the provincial government.
C)the federal and provincial governments.
D)church groups.

Question 50

What was the initial goal of the first sex education programs,developed over 30 years ago?

A)Reduce the number of early pregnancy.
B)Prevent the spread of STDs.
C)Help students to enhance early premarital relationships.
D)Value clarification and decision-making skills.

Question 51

Approximately how many Canadian B.Ed. programs include sexuality as part of a required course?

A) 16 percent
B) 36 percent
C) 56 percent
D) 76 percent

Question 52

Approximately how many girls with developmental delays had engaged in intercourse by age 16?

A)8 percent
B)18 percent
C)28 percent
D)38 percent

Question 53

In Canada,the development and implementation of abstinence-only sexuality education programs in schools was supported by

A)the federal government.
B)the provincial government.
C)the federal and provincial governments.
D)some school boards.

Question 54

The goal of the sex education curriculum Sex Respect is to

A)help young people develop interpersonal skills,including communication,decision-making,assertiveness,and peer refusal skills.
B)provide information about human sexuality.
C)to teach that abstinence is the only approach that is moral and safe.
D)help young people exercise responsibility and encourage the use of contraception for those who are sexually active.

Question 55

Which of the following was a conclusion by your authors about the effectiveness of 'abstinence' programs of sex education in schools?

A)They delayed the onset of sexual activity.
B)They omitted most topics important to sexuality (e.g.,sexual anatomy,sexual physiology).
C)They reduced the percentage of students getting pregnant.
D)They reduced the percentage of student acquiring STIs.

Question 56

According to a 2004 study,what percentage of Canadian parents believed sexual health education should start in Grades K-5?

A)34 percent
B)44 percent
C)64 percent
D)95 percent

Question 57

According to a 2004 study,what percentage of Canadian parents agreed that sexual health education be provided in Schools?

A)34 percent
B)44 percent
C)64 percent
D)94 percent

Question 58

Which statement did NOT appear on the Conservative Citizens Research Institute developed pamphlet,designed to help parents demand that children not "be exposed to and/or involved in any activity or program that discusses which of the following?

A)Portrays the lifestyle of gays,lesbians,and/or transgendered individuals that must be tolerated.
B)Portrays the lifestyle of gays,lesbians,and/or transgendered individuals as one which is normal.
C)Portrays the lifestyle of gays,lesbians,and/or transgendered individuals as one which is accepted by God.
D)Portrays the lifestyle of gays,lesbians,and/or transgendered individuals as one which is acceptable.

Question 59

Approximately how many Canadian parents approve of HIV/AIDS education in the schools?

A)69 percent
B)79 percent
C)89 percent
D)99 percent

Question 60

Approximately how many boys with developmental delays had engaged in intercourse by age 16?

A)4 percent
B)14 percent
C)24 percent
D)34 percent

Question 61

Which of the following describes the Skills for Healthy Relationships education program for schools?

A)It included components aimed at encouraging earlier onset of sexual activity and increasing condom use.
B)At the end of the program students showed long-lasting gains in a number of targeted behaviours and attitudes.
C)Students whose parents participated in the home activities aspects of the program showed the least amount of change in attitudes and behaviour.
D)It included components aimed at creating compassion for persons living with HIV/AIDS and combating homophobia.

Question 62

Activities such as taking a chastity pledge are characteristic of sex education programs proposed by

A)SIECUS
B)AASECT
C)Sex Respect
D)Morality Managers

Question 63

The newest sex education programs are explicitly based on

A)religious values.
B)the legal system's interpretation of sexual issues.
C)social science theories of health promotion.
D)humanistic values.

Question 64

Which of the following is TRUE regarding multicultural sexuality?

A)Most cultures do not vary in the meaning they attach to sexuality.
B)The majority of cultures in North America have emphasized sex for the purpose of pleasure.
C)Most cultures do not vary in the definition of and the roles expected within the family.
D)The acceptability of explicit sexual language varies from one cultural community to another.

Question 65

Which of the following is a guideline by The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada for parents who are talking to their children about sex?

A)Answer all questions truthfully.
B)Wait for children to ask questions.
C)Lectures on sex are more likely to have an influence on children than positive messages.
D)Children's comfort will minimally reflect the parents' comfort.

Question 66

Completing an effective sexuality education course in high school leads to

A)using an effective risk-reducing contraceptive during sexual intercourse.
B)having sexual intercourse at an earlier age than those who do not have the course.
C)being more likely to become pregnant before the age of 20.
D)having sexual intercourse more frequently than those who have not had the course because they know more about sex.

Question 67

An effective sexuality education curriculum within the school system

A)has the consequence of increasing the premarital pregnancy rate.
B)is lecture-based.
C)is not value-free.
D)results in alienating most of the parents from the school system.

Question 68

A study comparing Massachusetts high schools where condoms were and were not available showed students in schools where condoms are available have

A)increased frequency and cumulative incidence of sexual intercourse.
B)increased frequency of sexual activities.
C)increased cumulative incidence of intercourse.
D)decreased frequency and cumulative incidence of sexual intercourse.

Question 69

In one county in rural Ontario,making condoms available through specialized health units in high schools

A)significantly increased the likelihood of early sexual activity.
B)resulted in a substantial drop in the pregnancy rate and number of abortions among teenagers.
C)reduced condom use because the students had to go to the specialized health units to obtain them.
D)proved that vending machines were a better method of distributing condoms.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT true about most parents' views on sexuality education?

A)They support sexuality education in the schools and condom distribution.
B)They support sexuality education that reduces sexual risk-taking.
C)They support condom programs alone without sexuality education that emphasizes the reduction of risk because the topics are too personal.
D)They support sexuality education but only if done within a liberal and tolerant viewpoint of all sexual behaviours including an emphasis on learning gay and lesbian lifestyles.

Question 71

In the past two decades the focus of sexuality education programs have

A)shifted from pregnancy prevention to AIDS and STD prevention.
B)become more conservative and has begun to focus on abstinence.
C)become more liberal and stopped teaching values and morality as part of the curriculum.
D)not changed much.

Question 72

If a school is using a sexuality curriculum that includes discussion of the social pressures to engage in sex,and ways to resist these pressures based on inoculation theory,they are using what is called

A)the "first generation" of sexuality education programs.
B)theoretically-based programs.
C)information about HIV infection and AIDS risk prevention.
D)the conveyance of sexual knowledge in a value-neutral atmosphere.

Question 73

Interviews with female high school students in Amherst,Nova Scotia identified that sexual health education was less effective if teachers

A)were male.
B)lacked advanced knowledge of sexuality issues.
C)were uncomfortable discussing sexuality.
D)had less than a Master degree in Sexology.

Question 74

Researchers who assessed the content of Sex Respect and Teen Aid concluded that they omit some topics.None of the following topics were included EXCEPT

A)sexual anatomy
B)sexual physiology
C)contraception
D)the message to be abstinent

Question 75

If sexuality education is to be successful it must do all of the following EXCEPT

A)reflect,or at least accept,the culture(s)of the participant.
B)have educators who recognize their own sexual culture.
C)have educators who are aware of the power differences between groups in our society.
D)advocate beliefs and practices that are compatible with learner's culture.

Question 76

The most visible opposition to condom distribution programs is by

A)parents.
B)Planned Parenthood.
C)prolife organizations.
D)the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 77

Based on interviews with students,which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of a good sex educator?

A)a formal degree in sex education
B)a good basic knowledge of sex
C)a willingness to admit not knowing the answer to a question
D)patience

Question 78

During the 1990s,one of the most visible conflicts about sex education in the public schools was

A)the introduction of sex education of some type into the curriculum.
B)education about HIV and AIDS.
C)sexual graffiti in the bathrooms.
D)over the distribution of condoms to students.

Question 79

Which of the following is a principle of the Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education?

A)Sexual health education should use methods based on the information-motivation-behavioural skills model.
B)Sexual health education should be comprehensive.
C)Sexual health education teachers should be well trained.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 80

In what year was it no longer legal to sterilize people deemed to have "mental retardation" in Alberta and British Columbia?

A)1962
B)1972
C)1982
D)1992