Question 1

The number of sexual identities that Judith Lorber identified is:

Accepted Answer

Judith Lorber identified a more nuanced and inclusive range of sexual identities, acknowledging the diversity beyond traditional binary and heterosexual orientations, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite, and transsexual identities for both males and females, totaling 10.

Question 2

According to the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS):

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According to the NHSLS, 83% of Americans reported having one or no sexual partners in the preceding year, indicating that the majority of Americans are not engaging in frequent or multiple sexual relationships.

Note: The other choices are not accurate according to the NHSLS. The survey found that 75% of men reported having an orgasm during their last sexual encounter, while only 29% of women did. The survey also found that 2.8% of men and 1.4% of women identified as gay or lesbian, and 1.1% of men and 3.6% of women identified as bisexual. The survey did not provide information specifically on the frequency of sex among married couples.

Question 3

A consequence of the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is that:

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Question 4

The most significant finding of Lillian Rubin's study of sexuality among Americans in the late 1980s was that:

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Lillian Rubin's study found that women expected to receive as well as provide sexual satisfaction, leading many men to feel "inadequate" in their ability to satisfy their female partners. This finding suggests a shift in attitudes toward sexuality since Kinsey's 1940 study, in which female sexual satisfaction was not a major focus.

Question 5

Of the following,the one that best exemplifies the "double standard" of sexual behavior is that:

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This option refers to the notion that society tends to view male promiscuity in a more positive light than female promiscuity. Men who have multiple sexual partners are often celebrated and praised, whereas women who engage in the same behavior are often judged and shamed. This is a clear example of the double standard of sexual behavior. The other options do not refer to this specific type of double standard.

Question 6

Ancient Greeks considered the highest form of sexual love to be:

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In ancient Greek society, particularly during certain periods, the love of men for boys, known as pederasty, was highly idealized and considered a form of mentorship and education as well as a type of sexual relationship. This practice involved an older man, the erastes, who would take on a younger male, the eromenos, as his protégé and lover, supposedly to educate him in the ways of politics, warfare, and culture.

Question 7

AIDS orphans in sub-Saharan Africa have become targets for:

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Unfortunately, AIDS orphans in sub-Saharan Africa have become targets for militias who exploit them for labor or sex trafficking. Many of these children are vulnerable and orphaned due to the death of their parents from AIDS, making them easy targets for exploitation. This is a serious issue that still needs to be addressed and prevented.

Question 8

Studies by Alfred Kinsey (1948,1953)and Edward Laumann (1994)are influential works in understanding sexuality; they also demonstrate that the research process:

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Both Kinsey and Laumann's studies highlighted the importance of the research process itself, including the methodology used, the sample selection, and the validity and reliability of the measures. They also showed that understanding the limits and potential biases of the research process is crucial in interpreting the findings.

Question 9

Of the following institutions,the one that has traditionally shaped people's attitudes about sexual behavior in Western culture is:

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Religious institutions have traditionally shaped people's attitudes about sexual behavior in Western culture. They teach that sex should be part of reproduction only and promote sexual abstinence before marriage. The influence of religion on attitudes towards sexuality and sexual behavior can be seen in many aspects of Western culture, from laws that regulate sexual behavior to societal norms and values.

Question 10

Studying the sexual behavior of white Americans in the 1940s and 1950s,Alfred Kinsey found that:

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Kinsey's research revealed a significant difference between public standards of sexual behavior, which emphasized abstinence before marriage and monogamy within marriage, and private practices, which frequently included premarital sex, extramarital affairs, and a variety of sexual behaviors such as oral sex and masturbation.

Question 11

The effect of colonialism on people's nutritional health was that:

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The nutrition of the colonized people suffered as colonialism often disrupted traditional food systems and imposed European dietary practices on the local population, which often resulted in malnutrition and disease. Meanwhile, the nutrition of the colonizers improved as they had greater access to food resources and were able to exploit the resources of the colonized territories.

Question 12

The World Health Organization reports that in 2008,about _______________% of the world's population lacked access to adequate sanitation.

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In 2008, the World Health Organization reported that approximately 37% of the world's population lacked access to adequate sanitation.

Question 13

We know that sexual responses are learned rather than inborn because:

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Cultural variation in what is considered "natural" sexual behavior suggests that sexual responses are learned rather than inborn. Different cultures have different sexual practices and beliefs, indicating that sexual behaviors are not predetermined and vary based on cultural norms and values.

Question 14

for most of the past 2,000 years in the West:

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Christianity has played a significant role in shaping attitudes toward sexuality in the Western world for the past 2,000 years. Christian teachings have advocated for sexual abstinence before marriage and fidelity within marriage, while also promoting procreation and the traditional family structure. These teachings have had a lasting impact on societal attitudes toward sexuality.

Question 15

In Victorian times and in some ways even today,men who visited prostitutes or kept mistresses were accepted in polite society,but women who engaged in similar behavior were shunned.This is known as:.

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A double standard refers to a set of principles and values that are applied differently to different genders or groups, resulting in unequal treatment. In this case, it means that men who engaged in promiscuous behavior were accepted, while women who did the same were condemned, creating a double standard. The other options either do not accurately describe the phenomenon or are not relevant to the context.

Question 16

Higher rates of sexual activity among teens are associated with those who have:

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Studies have found that higher levels of "body pride" (or positive body image) are associated with higher rates of sexual activity among teens, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This may be because those who have a positive body image feel more confident and comfortable engaging in sexual behaviors. There is no significant correlation between higher socioeconomic status, higher school performance, or higher measures of intelligence and sexual activity among teens. In fact, some studies have found that higher religiosity is associated with less sexual activity among teens.

Question 17

One probable reason for the differences between the findings on sexual behavior in the United States of Alfred Kinsey and Edward Laumann is that:

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The most probable reason for the differences between the findings of Kinsey and Laumann on sexual behavior in the United States is that their methods, specifically their samples, were quite different. Kinsey's study was conducted in the 1940s, while Laumann's study was conducted in the 1990s. Kinsey used a non-random sample that was skewed toward more sexually active individuals, while Laumann used a random sample that was more representative of the general population. Therefore, the differences in their findings can be attributed to the differences in their samples and methodologies.

Question 18

Of the following,the people who are experiencing the most devastating outbreak of AIDS are:

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Heterosexual women are currently experiencing the most devastating outbreak of AIDS, particularly in countries in sub-Saharan Africa where women are disproportionately affected due to cultural and social factors such as gender inequality, lack of access to education and healthcare, and sexual violence.

Question 19

An effect of colonialism on health was that:

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When Europeans began colonizing the Americas, they brought with them diseases to which native populations had no resistance. This led to the widespread death of entire communities and drastically reduced overall population numbers. This, in turn, had lasting effects on the health and well-being of the remaining native peoples.

Question 20

The conclusion that can be drawn from the recent research on sexuality in the United States of both Lillian Rubin (1990)and Edward Laumann et al.(1994)was that:

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Quiz 18: The Sociology Of The Body: Health,illness,and Sexuality