Question 1

Regarding sexuality during old age,

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Studies have shown that sexual activity is most common among married individuals during old age. The other options are not accurate. Men do not necessarily peak sexually in their 40s and women do not necessarily peak sexually in their 60s. Loss of interest in sex among old women varies from person to person and is not a universal experience. Finally, while sexual activity may decrease with age, a significant portion of individuals over age 70 continue to engage in sexual behavior.

Question 2

Research on 16-year-old sexual abstainers, low risk-takers, and high risk-takers found that

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The research found that low-risk teens were most likely to be involved in romantic relationships. There is no mention of any relationship between abstinence and having unwed mothers (choice A), or high-risk teens looking more mature (choice B). Additionally, there is no mention of any correlation between behavior exhibited at ages 9-12 and later sexual activity (choice D).

Question 3

A 2007 study of college students found that about _____ agreed that they "had sex" when they engaged in oral-genital stimulation.

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Question 4

Most teens in the U.S. believe that

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According to various studies and surveys, the majority of teens in the U.S. believe that sex in the context of a committed relationship is acceptable, but casual sex is much less acceptable. Factors such as personal values, cultural beliefs, and religious affiliations can influence individual attitudes towards sex.

Question 5

Third-graders are likely to be more concerned and troubled by violations of traditional gender-role standards than are first-grade youngsters.

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Question 6

Agency is a feminine gender orientation that emphasizes connectedness to others.

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Question 7

Research on 12th-graders indicates that

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Research on 12th-graders indicates that both males and females tend to be sexually active and are so at similar rates. There is no significant difference between the two genders in terms of sexual activity.

Question 8

Males are more developmentally vulnerable to prenatal stressors.

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Research suggests that males are more susceptible to the effects of prenatal stressors such as maternal anxiety, depression, and exposure to toxins which can lead to long-term developmental and behavioral issues.

Question 9

Which statement concerning current teen sexuality is the United States is true?

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Studies have shown that teens today view oral sex as less intimate than previous generations. However, there is still a strong sexual double standard in the United States where males are often praised for sexual activity and females are often shamed. There is no evidence to support option B and D.

Question 10

Which statement concerning sexual activity and adulthood is true?

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Studies have shown that there has been a significant increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in middle-aged Americans, likely due to a lack of knowledge and awareness about safe sex practices among this age group.

Question 11

The social-role hypothesis argues that there are no gender stereotypes.

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The social-role hypothesis posits that gender differences arise from the different social roles and expectations attributed to men and women in society. This concept supports the idea that gender stereotypes exist and have an influence on individuals' behavior and attitudes.

Question 12

How many of the following (high levels of adventuresomeness, low levels of impulse control, high levels of alcohol consumption) have been shown to increase the likelihood of a teenager engaging in risky sexual behavior?

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Question 13

Women

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Women tend to have a shorter sexual refractory period than men, which means that they are able to become sexually aroused again more quickly after an orgasm. This is likely due to differences in hormone levels and the fact that women do not experience a post-ejaculatory refractory period like men do. The other options are not accurate; women do not necessarily show increases in the speed of sexual arousal in older age and do not lose the physiological capacity to have sex before men, and menopause does not always result in a decline in interest in sexual activity.

Question 14

Gender-role norms are societal expectations about what males and females should be like.

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Gender-role norms dictate societal expectations for masculine and feminine behavior and characteristics.

Question 15

What childhood behavior did the authors of the text use as an analogy for the decline in sexual activity in old age?

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Question 16

Which best illustrates the underlying premise of the double standard?

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The double standard refers to a set of principles that allow different actions or behaviors for one group of individuals versus another. Option A reflects this premise by stating that what is considered acceptable for one gender may not be tolerated for the other. This type of double standard can be seen in a variety of contexts, such as dress codes, sexuality, and career expectations.

Question 17

Which statement concerning condom use is true?

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Question 18

Which appears to contribute most to the lack of sexual activity among old women?

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Research suggests that lack of a partner is the primary reason for the lack of sexual activity among older women, followed by physiological factors such as vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. Negative social attitudes and shame about sex during old age may also play a role but are not as significant as the other factors.

Question 19

When discussing sex with his buddies, Hef says, "The key is to understand that normal guys want and need sex, whereas girls who want sex are immoral and corrupt." Hef's comments best exemplify the concept of

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Hef's comments reflect the double standard, which refers to the belief that different standards of sexual behavior apply to men and women. In this case, Hef believes that men's desire for sex is natural and acceptable, but women who express the same desire are considered immoral and corrupt.

Question 20

The acquisition of a gender identity is typically complete by age one.

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While infants may begin to show preferences for gender-stereotyped toys and activities by age one, the development of a stable gender identity typically occurs between ages two and three.

Quiz 12: Gender Roles and Sexuality