Question 1

The most common reason single U.S.teens give for not having sex is that it would

Accepted Answer

According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common reason given by single U.S. teens for not having sex is that it conflicts with their religion or morals. This was reported by 43% of teens surveyed. The other options listed (A, B, and C) were given by far fewer teens as reasons for not having sex.

Question 2

Both religious activity and participation in service learning programs are predictors of

Accepted Answer

Religious activity and participation in service learning programs are predictors of teens delaying sexual activity.

Question 3

Evidence that brain anatomy differences account for variations in sexual orientation is provided by the fact that these brain differences

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions "variations in sexual orientation," and the only answer choice that directly addresses this is D. Research has suggested that brain differences related to sexual orientation develop early in life, possibly even before birth. The other answer choices are not supported by the question and do not specifically relate to variations in sexual orientation.

Question 4

Which of the following teens is most likely to engage in risky sexual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Watching sexually explicit movies and not having a father figure at home have both been linked to increased risk of engaging in risky sexual behavior.

Question 5

Gina and Nanette are sisters and both are lesbians.According to the research on the origins of sexual orientation,it is highly likely that

Accepted Answer

None of these statements have been scientifically proven to be the cause of sexual orientation. Research suggests that sexual orientation is likely determined by a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, but there is no definitive answer on the origins of sexual orientation.

Question 6

Homosexual men have more homosexual relatives on their ________ side of the family.More offspring are produced by the maternal relatives of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Homosexual men have more homosexual relatives on...

Question 7

Most of the romantic movies Alonso watches involve drinking alcohol prior to sexual interaction.Now Alonso almost always initiates sex only after sharing several drinks with his girlfriend.The movies may have influenced Alonso's behavior by conveying a memorable

Accepted Answer

The movies may have created a social script that suggests drinking before sexual interaction. Alonso's behavior of always initiating sex after sharing drinks with his girlfriend may be a result of his internalization of this social script from the movies he watches.

Question 8

An enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex,the other sex,or both sexes is called our

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. It is a distinct aspect of a person's identity and is not the same as gender identity or gender schema. The sexual response cycle refers to the physiological phases that occur during sexual arousal and activity.

Question 9

A homosexual orientation is viewed by most psychologists to be

Accepted Answer

Most psychologists view sexual orientation as a natural aspect of a person's identity and not something that can be chosen or changed through willpower or external factors. This applies to both heterosexual and homosexual orientations.

Question 10

Julie,a 35-year-old physician,is a lesbian.Her friend Cindy,a 38-year-old hospital administrator,is heterosexual.Julie and Cindy most clearly differ in their

Accepted Answer

Julie and Cindy differ in their sexual orientation, as one is a lesbian (attracted to same-sex partners) and the other is heterosexual (attracted to opposite-sex partners). Gender typing refers to the process of learning gender expectations and roles in society, refractory periods refer to the time it takes for a person to become sexually aroused again after orgasm, and sexual response cycle refers to the stages of sexual arousal and response (e.g. excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution).

Question 11

Compared with girls living in father-absent families,girls with fathers present are LESS likely to experience

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that girls living in father-absent families are more likely to experience early sexual activity and teen pregnancy. Having a present father can provide girls with guidance and support in making decisions about relationships and sexual behavior. Habituation and female orgasmic disorder are not necessarily related to the presence or absence of a father. The older-brother effect refers to the phenomenon of having older brothers leading to a higher likelihood of a girl having early sexual activity, which is related to family structure but not specifically the presence of a father.

Question 12

Many species of animals have demonstrated same-sex sexual behavior.This suggests that

Accepted Answer

The fact that many species of animals exhibit same-sex sexual behavior suggests that it is a natural part of the animal world, rather than being solely attributed to environmental factors or contaminated water supplies. This behavior has been observed in a wide range of animal species, indicating that it is not unique to any one group of animals.

Question 13

Women are ________ likely than men to report at least one same-sex sexual contact during their lives.The percentage of women who identify themselves as lesbian is ________ than the percentage of men who identify themselves as gay.

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that women are more likely than men to report same-sex sexual experiences, sometimes referred to as "heteroflexibility." However, the percentage of women who identify as lesbian or bisexual is lower than the percentage of men who identify as gay or bisexual.

Question 14

Premarital sexual activity is higher among American teens who

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that teenagers who engage in premarital sexual activity are more likely to use alcohol, drugs, or other substances. In particular, alcohol consumption has been consistently linked with increased sexual activity and risky sexual behavior among adolescents.

Question 15

Identical twins are somewhat ________ than fraternal twins to share a homosexual orientation;however,________.

Accepted Answer

Identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to share a homosexual orientation, but this does not mean that sexual orientation is solely determined by heredity. The fact that sexual orientation differs in many twin pairs suggests that other factors like environment also play a role.

Question 16

Research on the causes of homosexuality suggests that

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that genetic factors contribute significantly to sexual orientation. Studies have found that there is a higher concordance of sexual orientation among identical twins, who share 100% of their genetic material, compared to fraternal twins or non-twin siblings. Additionally, certain genetic markers have been linked to same-sex attraction. While environmental factors may also play a role in the development of sexual orientation, genetic factors are considered to be a significant contributor. The other options listed have been debunked by scientific research.

Question 17

Depictions of partially nude or revealingly clothed female characters in video games most clearly lead to

Accepted Answer

Depictions of partially nude or revealingly clothed female characters in video games can lead to unrealistic expectations about sexuality, such as objectification and overemphasis on physical appearance. This can contribute to the perpetuation of harmful gender stereotypes and social inequalities.

Question 18

Teens who reserve sexual activity for adulthood are most likely to

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that those who reserve sexual activity for adulthood are more likely to be actively religious, as many religions promote abstinence until marriage. However, there is no correlation between sexual abstinence and intelligence test scores, bisexuality, or gender typing.

Question 19

The terms homosexual,heterosexual,and bisexual refer to different

Accepted Answer

The terms homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual refer to different sexual orientations, which are defined by a person's romantic or sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender (homosexual), opposite gender (heterosexual), or both genders (bisexual). Sexual dysfunctions, gender identities, and sexual response cycles are different concepts not directly related to sexual orientation.

Question 20

When exposed to a scent derived from men's sweat,gay and straight men responded differently in the area of the ________ that governs sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is known to govern sexual arousal and response. In this study, researchers found that gay and straight men responded differently to the scent of men's sweat in the hypothalamus, indicating a difference in sexual response.

Quiz 4: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality