Question 1

Describe the three categories, based on assumptions about the purpose of sex, which researchers have used to describe North American attitudes toward sex.

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Question 2

What were the major weaknesses of Kinsey's research?

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Question 3

William Masters and Virginia Johnson made major contributions in which three areas of sexual knowledge?

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Question 4

Describe the significance of the National Health and Social Life Survey.

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Question 5

A group of students wants to conduct a survey about some aspect of sexual behavior on their campus. What are two of the most important issues they must deal with to ensure that their results can be generalized?

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Question 6

List seven areas of sexual behavior about which attitudes have changed substantially during the last several decades.

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Question 7

How have attitudes in the U.S. toward the roles of women and men in sexual activity changed over the last several decades?

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Question 8

How has the fear of HIV and AIDS both changed and failed to change sexual attitudes and behaviors?

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Question 9

Describe the two forms of bias that may influence research on sexuality.

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Question 10

How did technology influence sexual behavior in the twentieth century?

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Question 11

Your class decides to conduct a study of some aspect of sexual behavior on your campus. What ethical issues must be considered, and how will they be resolved?

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Question 12

Think of three recent or popular books or movies. Was the sexual behavior depicted in these three works procreational, relational, or recreational? Explain.

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Question 13

Describe at least four trends or challenges that will affect sex research and theory in the twenty-first century.

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Quiz 1: Cultural, Historical, and Research Perspectives on Sexuality