Deck 1: Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Question 1

Jake is a teenager who spends most of his time watching music videos online.When he isn't using the computer,he is either glued to the television or using his smartphone.Which of the following is the most likely consequence of his media addiction?

A)He will fall into a routine life that keeps him physically and mentally fit.
B)He will score top marks in all his class examinations.
C)He will develop unhealthy eating habits leading to obesity.
D)He will develop a multiple personality psychological disorder.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following has NOT been found to be associated with heavy exposure to sexual content in mainstream media?

A)a higher likelihood of homosexual orientation
B)development of unrealistic sexual beliefs
C)early sexual initiation
D)all of these are associated

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Between ages 12 and 17,an average youth spends over ____ hours a month watching TV and online videos.

A)20
B)50
C)100
D)250

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following media content is least likely to be aired on national television?

A)an advertisement about a website selling clothes for women
B)a film that comprises explicit shots of older couples indulging in sexual acts
C)an article about the number of casualties due to Ebola
D)a reality show that humiliates people based on their physical characteristics

Question 5

Most television programs that Natalie sees focus on muscular men trying to woo slim women in scanty clothing to sleep with them.Ronald has a collection of men's magazines that focus mainly on sex.Janice reads romance novels that emphasize the importance of physical appearance of girls.Therefore,it can be inferred that today's media content about sexuality reflects

A)the realities of today's social world.
B)stereotypical gender roles.
C)relatively equal gender roles.
D)all of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the attitude of the current culture toward sexuality?

A)repressive
B)hidden
C)hostile
D)open

Question 7

Luke is addicted to video games.He downloads games that involve treasure quests,car racing games,and war games that involve violence.Most of these games also portray sexual images.Which of the following images is Luke most likely to view in such games?

A)unrealistically shaped and submissive women
B)powerful and dominant women
C)men in very little clothing
D)romance between the male and female characters

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning sex in magazines is true?

A)Only male-oriented magazines focus on sex.
B)Magazines targeted for teens and preteens are the only magazines which do not contain articles with sexual themes.
C)Some of the men's health magazines are now featuring sexually-related issues.
D)All of these are true.

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the statement "the media images of women and men reflect and reproduce a set of stereotypical and unequal but changing gender roles?"

A)A plump 16-year-old Gina watches reality shows to boost her self-confidence and feel good about herself.
B)Inspired by a television soap,Sean exercises vigorously to become muscular so that all the girls in his class will want to sleep with him.
C)Xavier learns from a television program that one should not discriminate against homosexuals,yet he continues to do so.
D)Sex-related programs educate people about the dire consequences of indulging in sexual activities.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of birth control advertisements in the United States?

A)As a result of more unplanned teenage pregnancy,there has been an increase in advertisements for contraception on television programs aired in the United States.
B)The major television networks in the United States balk at airing ads for contraception.
C)The increase in advertisements for contraception has reduced the rate of unplanned teenage pregnancy in the United States.
D)The United States airs the highest percentage of advertisements for contraception of any Western country,yet still has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy.

Question 11

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between the popular media and sexuality?

A)Mainstream media often portray sexual activities explicitly.
B)The media only target males for images depicting sexuality.
C)Media images of sexuality permeate a variety of areas in people's lives.
D)The media use sexuality to discourage sexual activity.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a trend found recently in music videos?

A)Young women are expressing their confidence,sensuality,and individualism.
B)Male artists are communicating sexuality,power,and rhythm to audiences.
C)Music videos have both visual and auditory appeal,unlike audio-recorded musiC.
D)Music videos do not objectify women and seldom focus on their sexuality.

Question 13

What is the problem with depending on media as a source for sexual attitudes and information?

A)Because of its entertainment orientation,there are few realistic depictions of sexuality.
B)It provides such an overload of moral and socially responsible information that most people "tune out."
C)Because of consumer demographics,media is aimed at a relatively uneducated and unsophisticated audience.
D)Media overemphasizes the emotional context of sexual relationships.

Question 14

Why does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)recommend less than two hours screen time per day for adolescents?

A)to educate teens about parenting and responsibility
B)due to its increasing association with childhood obesity
C)due to increasing violent attitudes toward women
D)to promote self-image and self-esteem among male children

Question 15

The objective of mass-media depictions of sexuality is to

A)further liberal causes and ideas.
B)educate the public concerning the dangers of sexuality.
C)entertain and exploit.
D)establish new norms for sexual behaviors and attitudes.

Question 16

Which of the following television show formats is likely to fulfill the objectives of mass-media depictions of sexuality?

A)a reality show based on the idea of selecting the most beautiful woman and man in a country
B)a television show that educates masses about the most important people involved in the World Wars.
C)a cartoon show that teaches children about good habits and manners
D)a television show for women empowerment

Question 17

The content of American television is regulated by

A)the United States Congress.
B)a single ratings board for individual shows.
C)local governments.
D)an informal consensus.

Question 18

Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.

A)Interracial dating is a frequent feature in media depictions.
B)Mass-media representations of sexuality do not promote entertainment or exploitation.
C)Mainstream media do not endorse explicit presentation of sexual activities.
D)Media portrayals of sexuality primarily aim to inform the audience.

Question 19

Martin decides to take up a particular course for his undergraduate degree.Most people do not take up this course as it is surrounded by taboos,fears,prejudices,and hypocrisy.This course is most likely to be

A)the study of food therapy.
B)the study of nanomaterials.
C)the study of sexuality.
D)none of the above.

Question 20

Gay men are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

A)in a realistic and sensitive manner.
B)as supermasculine.
C)as being happy and satisfied with their lives.
D)in stereotypes,as effeminate or closeted.

Question 21

Identify a recreational activity that has altered communication means and interpersonal relationships between individuals.

A)sleeping
B)web-surfing
C)relaxing at a spa
D)wave-surfing

Question 22

In which culture do mothers and fathers go through five years of sexual abstinence after the birth of a child?

A)the Mangaia
B)the Dani
C)the Zulu
D)the Sambians

Question 23

It is 1870,and Hephzibah Jones loves her husband dearly.Sometimes when she looks at him,or he touches her,she feels strong sexual desires.According to White middle-class Americans of the nineteenth century,Hephzibah is most likely to

A)feel only reproductive desire.
B)put her desires into action with her husband.
C)masturbate to relieve her tension.
D)pray for forgiveness.

Question 24

The nineteenth century Victorian Americans believed that

A)men had only reproductive desires.
B)male sexuality was dangerous,uncontrolled,and animal-like.
C)a man's duty was to tame a woman's sexual impulses.
D)men had to teach their wives to enjoy sexual relations.

Question 25

Lesbian women are generally portrayed in Hollywood films

A)as unreliable.
B)as creative and imaginative.
C)as flighty or arty.
D)as super-feminine or supermasculine.

Question 26

Gay men,lesbian women,and bisexual and transgender individuals are

A)seldom defined in terms of their sexual orientation in films.
B)slowly being integrated into mainstream films and television.
C)not subjected to stereotypes.
D)prohibited from appearing in television programs.

Question 27

In ancient Greece,the male-male relationship was based on

A)strictly sexual exchanges of favors.
B)the friendship of courtesans.
C)love and reciprocity.
D)power and companionship.

Question 28

Karen's first strong sexual attraction was to another woman.All through her adult years her significant sexual involvements have been with women.Here,we are describing Karen's

A)sexual orientation.
B)values and morals.
C)gender identity.
D)sex role.

Question 29

Which one of the following areas was NOT challenged during the sexual revolution?

A)individual self-expression and autonomy
B)sexual orientation
C)women's rights
D)the definition of virginity

Question 30

Which piece of governmental regulation of sexual material on the Internet was declared a violation of freedom of speech?

A)Defense of Marriage Act
B)Communications Decency Act
C)Comstock Act
D)Limited Free Speech Amendment

Question 31

Jules and Harry met through a social networking site.Today,they are a happily married couple.Shyla and Chris,were paired through an online dating website that matched compatibility based on a questionnaire.They have been together for almost three years now.Considering these two scenarios,which of the following statements is true?

A)The Internet has had an alienating effect on its users.
B)The Internet is an inaccurate platform for experiencing sex.
C)The Internet has helped to provide and shape sexual culture.
D)All of these are true.

Question 32

In the Hindu tradition,sexuality is viewed as

A)a force that is basically evil but necessary to create the next generation.
B)the cause of chaos and upheaval in the world.
C)a means of spiritual enlightenment.
D)the tool of the devil to entice people to commit sins.

Question 33

Information about patterns of sexual behavior among the Mangaia and Dani helps us see that

A)culture is a primary determinant in how sexual interests and attractions are expressed.
B)members of many societies are taught abnormal and unnatural ways to express their sexual impulses.
C)civilization and industrialization leads to a more natural pattern of sexual expression.
D)there are biological bases for the greater sexual interest and activity among males.

Question 34

Gary takes semi-nude pictures of himself and sends them to Fiona,his neighbor.Fiona responds to Gary's messages by sending him a picture of herself in a bikini and a sexually suggestive text.In this scenario,both Gary and Fiona are indulging in

A)dating.
B)sexting.
C)e-flirting.
D)tagging.

Question 35

In which of the following cultures is sex considered relatively unimportant?

A)the Mangaia
B)the Dani
C)the Sambians
D)the Victorians

Question 36

Who among the following believe that women have no sexual desire,only reproductive desire,but men have insatiable sexual appetites?

A)Victorian Americans
B)the Dani from New Guinea
C)Afro-Asians
D)the Mangaia of Polynesia

Question 37

In which culture is a young adolescent given instructions about how to please a girl and bring her to orgasm?

A)the Mangaia
B)the Dani
C)the Ancient Greeks
D)the Victorians

Question 38

Kayla has descended from the Mangaia of Polynesia.In her culture,it is very important that a woman is sexually satisfied by her partner.Which of the following is a likely consequence if this does not happen?

A)The woman learns to be content with her partner's skills.
B)The woman leaves her partner and ruins his reputation.
C)The woman has an extra-marital affair.
D)The woman helps her partner improve his love-making skills.

Question 39

Which of the following is true of "coming out" stories on television programs with gay characters?

A)They have become less common due to pressure from religious organizations.
B)They now focus on younger characters more than they did previously.
C)They are becoming increasingly unrealistiC.
D)All of these are true.

Question 40

All of the following are contemporary remnants of the Victorian perspective on sexuality EXCEPT the

A)sexual double standard.
B)belief that men are "naturally" sexually aggressive.
C)belief that women are sexually passive.
D)value placed on women being sexually experienced.

Question 41

Which of the following statements about the Sambians of New Guinea is FALSE?

A)They believe that the only way a boy can grow into a man is by indulging in sexual activities with older males.
B)A study of their customs teaches us how much sexual interest can be shaped by culture.
C)A sizable minority of adult Sambian men prefer to maintain sexual relationships with men and women.
D)During adolescence,Sambian males relate sexually to both boys and girls of their own age.

Question 42

Which of the following is true of "two-spirits"?

A)They convey their gender through sexual practices.
B)They are viewed as perverted and untrustworthy in the South Asian society.
C)They were respected as fundamental components of the Native American cultures.
D)The US government and missionaries supported the American Indian two-spirits.

Question 43

A person is anatomically a man but identifies as a woman.He assumes female dress and gender role.In his culture,he has high status and privileges and it is believed that he has great spiritual power.This man is likely to be known as a

A)cisgender.
B)two-spirit.
C)lesbian.
D)gay.

Question 44

It is 650 BC and Marcus is a young Grecian pledged for marriage.Traditions of ancient Greece viewed wives as domestics and bearers of children.Therefore,to satisfy his sexual pleasure,Marcus is most likely to

A)marry another attractive women.
B)view erotic wall murals.
C)seduce other men's wives.
D)turn to courtesans or hetaerae.

Question 45

Because human sexual activity is manifested with such diversity,most sex researchers have advocated that in place of such terms as normal/abnormal or natural/unnatural we use the term

A)sexual deviancy.
B)sexual variation.
C)sexual morality.
D)sexual anomaly.

Question 46

Which of the following examples accurately depicts the sexual orientation of the Sambians of New Guinea?

A)A young male first indulges in sexual activities with older boys.During his teenage years,he is involved in sexual relations with both males and females.Once he matures,he engages in sexual activities only with a female partner.
B)A young male is approached by an older woman who becomes his mentor and forms an emotional bond with him.Once he reaches adulthood,she marries him and continues to indulge in sexual activities with him.
C)A young female begins her sexual activities by being involved with older women of her tribe and continues this homosexual relationship throughout her adulthood as well.
D)A young female is married to an older male to learn about different forms of sexual activities.

Question 47

Among the Sambians,adolescent males typically have sexual contact

A)only with adolescent females.
B)only with adolescent males.
C)with both males and females.
D)with sexually experienced older females.

Question 48

Which of the following statements about same-sex relationships in ancient Greece is accurate?

A)It was considered unnatural for older men to become sexually involved with boys.
B)Same-sex relationships between an older man and a young adolescent male were considered the highest form of love.
C)Same-sex relationships were substitutes for male-female marriage.
D)Older men who indulged in same-sex relationships were considered abnormal and criminal.

Question 49

In the late 1800s,oral sex or stimulation of genitals orally was a taboo and viewed as a shameful act.Today,most of the population indulges in oral sex and it has become an acceptable behavior.According to Leonore Tiefer,the act of oral sex is a

A)statistically "normal" behavior.
B)subjectively "normal" behavior.
C)idealistically "normal" behavior.
D)culturally "normal" behavior.

Question 50

An individual models his behavior after Christ and sets it as norm.He tries to be perfect by sticking to actions that are in accordance with the norm.However,if his actions deviate even slightly from the norm,he feels extreme guilt and shame.According to Leonore Tiefer,this person exemplifies the

A)idealistically "normal" behavior.
B)communally "normal" behavior.
C)clinically "normal" behavior.
D)objectively "normal" behavior.

Question 51

According to psychologist Sandra Pertot,which of the following is considered normal sexual behavior today?

A)regular and persistent physical sex drive
B)easy arousal
C)powerful orgasms
D)all of these

Question 52

What does information about the ancient Grecians and the Sambians suggest about sexual orientation?

A)Exposure to,or participation in,same-sex sexual behavior at a young age determines a person's sexual orientation for life.
B)One's attractions are biologically based.
C)Culture can give same-sex sexual behavior very different social and personal significance.
D)Some cultures encourage the development of transsexuals.

Question 53

According to Leonore Tiefer,to answer the question "What is normal?" which of the following criteria is used?

A)statistical
B)clinical
C)subjective
D)all of these

Question 54

A phenomenon in which a person is intent to live through actions,dress,hormone therapy,or surgery as a gender other than that which he or she was assigned at birth is known as

A)transsexuality.
B)transvestism.
C)homosexuality.
D)genital anomaly.

Question 55

According to Leonore Tiefer (2004),which of the following is NOT used to evaluate sexual behaviors as "normal" or "abnormal"?

A)statistical criteria
B)cultural criteria
C)clinical criteria
D)objective criteria

Question 56

Don has unique sexual fantasies.Ruth has developed an unusual technique for masturbation.Silas and Patrick are most aroused if they make love during rainstorms.These examples demonstrate that human sexuality is characterized by

A)perversity and immorality.
B)variety and diversity.
C)normality and abnormality.
D)a narrow range of behaviors.

Question 57

Normal sexual behavior is that which

A)reflects the average or median behavior of a group.
B)is supported by religious teachings.
C)reflects the preferences of those of high status in a society.
D)leads to successful reproduction.

Question 58

Myra's parents belong to the Mehinaku tribe of the Amazon rain forest.Though the family is settled in the sub-urbans,the parents still value their tribe's culture.When they see Myra kissing a boy,they disapprove of it and ground her.Which of the following is a likely explanation for their behavior?

A)Myra's parents are extremely conservative and do not want her involved in any sexual relationship till she gets married.
B)The Mehinaku tribe's culture dictates that kissing is a disgusting sexual abnormality and therefore no one indulges in it.
C)The Mehinaku tribe emphasizes homosexual relationships during adolescence and heterosexual relationships during adulthood.
D)Myra's father believes that women of his tribe should abstain from any form of sexual activities.

Question 59

Which of the following most accurately describes the term gender?

A)the socially constructed characteristics that a society considers appropriate for men and women
B)The attitudes and behaviors expressed by a person during a sexual encounter
C)a person's chromosomal sex
D)a person's anatomical sex

Question 60

Sex researchers view sexual behaviors

A)as normal or abnormal.
B)on a continuum of typical to atypical of a specific group.
C)as enhancing or decreasing mental health.
D)on a continuum of reproductive to non-reproductive.

Question 61

Robert and Emily have been together for almost two years and they share a satisfying emotional and sexual relationship as a couple.Their relationship exemplifies

A)homosexuality.
B)heterosexuality.
C)bisexuality.
D)asexuality.

Question 62

Identify an accurate statement about transgenders.

A)Transgenders often expressed their gender through their sexual practices.
B)Transgenders believe their gender can be validated only by the dominant culture.
C)Transgender is inclusive of heterosexuality and bisexuality.
D)Transgenders do not ascribe to gender normative behaviors or expressions.

Question 63

What belief about two-spirits is prevalent among the Zuni of New Mexico?

A)Two-spirits are shamans who possess spiritual power.
B)Two-spirits are unnatural and perverted individuals.
C)Two-spirits are considered a third gender.
D)Two-spirits are sacred beings.

Question 64

Which technology was launched by the television industry in 2006 that enabled blocking of programs based on their rating category?

A)the V-chip
B)the Data Lake
C)the Mobiwik
D)the Blu-ray

Question 65

Sexual orientation is defined as

A)the creating,sharing,and forwarding of sexually suggestive images.
B)the pattern of emotional and sexual attraction based on the gender of one's partner.
C)the incitements or inclinations of an individual to act sexually.
D)the potential for becoming sexually aroused and for engaging in sexual intercourse.

Question 66

Which of the following individuals' behaviors exemplifies voyeurism?

A)Jane who enjoys kissing her lover's photograph
B)Eric who dances in a provocative manner
C)Paula who reveals her body on the beach
D)John who likes seeing his partner undress

Question 67

Michael and Patrick love each other and share a physical relationship.Sometimes,they also indulge in sexual activities with some of their female friends,but these activities are devoid of emotions.Therefore,Michael and Patrick are most likely to be

A)asexuals.
B)homosexuals.
C)bisexuals.
D)transgenders.

Question 68

Sex researchers view a person who engages in atypical sexual behavior as

A)a sexual nonconformist.
B)having a deviant personality.
C)psychologically unhealthy.
D)an abnormal individual.

Question 69

Which of the following is an example of a sexual behavior that is harmful to others?

A)masturbation asphyxia
B)fetishism
C)rape
D)voyeurism

Question 70

Which of the following is a consequence of adolescents' use of pornography?

A)Girls feel socially superior.
B)Youth tend to develop realistic sexual values and beliefs.
C)Boys evaluate their sexual performances based on media depictions.
D)Sexual initiation is delayed till appropriate age in adolescents.

Question 71

Pam always keeps a picture of her boyfriend in her purse.She kisses his photograph whenever she misses him and always tucks it under her pillow while going to bed at night.She exhibits

A)voyeurism.
B)socialism.
C)fetishism.
D)exhibitionism.

Question 72

Which of the following sexual behaviors is evaluated as harmful to oneself?

A)masturbating while watching one's partner seductively undress
B)having sexual intercourse in an elevator
C)masturbatory asphyxia
D)voyeurism

Question 73

Which of the following functions as an important source of information about sex for teenagers?

A)religious books
B)textbooks
C)research journals
D)television

Question 74

Which of the following ideas was prevalent among the nineteenth century Victorian Americans?

A)Women merely had reproductive desire,the wish to have children.
B)Sexuality was the most important aspect of a woman's life.
C)Sexual desires and activities decreased with the onset of adulthood in men.
D)A woman's sexual satisfaction was proof of a man's sexuality.

Question 75

In ancient Greece,the educated slaves who provided sexual pleasure to men were known as

A)shamans
B)bisexuals
C)hetaerae
D)hijra

Question 76

When we reject the classification of behavior into such categories as ?normal/abnormal,natural/unnatural,or moral/immoral,we

A)may still have standards for evaluating sexual behavior.
B)permit sexual behaviors which are harmful.
C)allow any kind of sexual behavior.
D)abandon sexual responsibility.

Question 77

Riddick often experiences sexual pleasure in exposing his private parts to unknown women.According to sex researchers,this is an example of sexuality that diverges from the norm and is termed as

A)twerking.
B)exhibitionism.
C)voyeurism.
D)fetishism.

Question 78

Sex researchers believe that the most that can be said of a person is that his or her behaviors are more or less

A)typical or atypical of the group average.
B)deviant or conventional.
C)normal or abnormal depending upon the situation.
D)procreative or nonprocreative.

Question 79

Which of the following is the right to reveal one's own sexuality with due respect to the rights of others?

A)the right to privacy
B)the right to information
C)the right to freedom of thought,opinion,and expression
D)the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly

Question 80

Obscene phone calls exemplify sexual behaviors that are

A)harmful to oneself.
B)harmful to others.
C)socially acceptable.
D)all of the above.