Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of religious understandings of sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Many Muslim scholars have praised sexual intercourse as one of the most pleasurable experiences in life and have emphasized the importance of satisfying both partners' needs. The other statements are either inaccurate (A and C) or not related to sexuality (D).

Question 2

Identify the Viennese physician who contributed to our understanding of the psychological aspects of human sexuality and who is also credited as the founder of psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud was the Viennese physician who contributed to our understanding of the psychological aspects of human sexuality and is credited as the founder of psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

Question 3

The first institute of sexual research was founded by

Accepted Answer

Magnus Hirschfeld founded the first institute of sexual research in Berlin, Germany in 1919. Alfred Kinsey, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, and Henry Havelock Ellis were prominent sexologists who made significant contributions to the field, but they did not establish the first institute of sexual research.

Question 4

The Victorian era,from which Freud and Ellis emerged,was characterized by

Accepted Answer

The Victorian era was known for its strict moral and social codes, which included significant sexual repression. This repression led to a preoccupation with societal propriety and the suppression of sexual desires. Both Freud and Ellis emerged during this time and sought to challenge these societal attitudes towards sexuality.

Question 5

Which of the following was an accomplishment of early sex researcher Magnus Hirschfeld?

Accepted Answer

Magnus Hirschfeld established the first journal on the study of sex, which was titled "Yearbook for Sexual Intermediaries." He was also a pioneering sexologist who co-founded the Scientific Humanitarian Committee, the first-ever gay rights organization. However, Hirschfeld did not observe the ovum, nor did he coin the terms heterosexuality and homosexuality. He was also not the founder of psychiatry and psychoanalysis.

Question 6

Identify the early sex researcher who coined the concepts of sadism,masochism,and pedophilia.

Accepted Answer

Richard von Krafft-Ebing is considered the early sex researcher who coined the concepts of sadism, masochism, and pedophilia in his book "Psychopathia Sexualis" published in 1886.

Question 7

Fifteenth-century Christians believed that wet dreams resulted from

Accepted Answer

In the fifteenth century, it was a common belief among Christians that wet dreams were caused by intercourse with tiny spiritual creatures, often referred to as incubi or succubi, depending on their perceived gender. This belief was rooted in the broader medieval understanding of the supernatural and its influence on the human body and soul.

Question 8

According to the text,the term _____ specifically refers to the state of being male or female.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text,the term _____ specifically...

Question 9

Which of the following scientists first observed the actual fertilization of the egg by the sperm in sea urchins?

Accepted Answer

Oskar Hertwig was the first scientist to observe the actual fertilization of the egg by the sperm in sea urchins in 1876.

Question 10

Which of the following scientists discovered sperm swimming in human semen?

Accepted Answer

Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered the presence of spermatozoa in human semen under a microscope in 1677.

Question 11

Which of the following societies openly acknowledged homosexuality and heterosexuality?

Accepted Answer

The ancient Greeks openly acknowledged and accepted both homosexuality and heterosexuality, with prominent figures such as Socrates and Plato engaging in same-sex relationships.

Question 12

When the early sex researchers began their work in the Victorian Era,the late 1800s,the norms about sexuality were extraordinarily

Accepted Answer

During the Victorian Era, the norms about sexuality were extremely rigid and oppressive. Victorian society placed a great emphasis on sexual morality, and any deviance from heteronormative ideals was met with severe punishment and ostracization. Additionally, discussions of sexual topics were considered taboo, and sex education was virtually non-existent. Thus, the early sex researchers faced significant societal barriers in conducting their research and promoting sex positivity.

Question 13

According to the Malleus Maleficarum,the person who had wet dreams was guilty of

Accepted Answer

The Malleus Maleficarum, a treatise on witchcraft written in the late 15th century, posited that those who experienced wet dreams were often guilty of engaging in sodomy and witchcraft. This belief was rooted in the broader view that any sexual activity outside of procreation within marriage was sinful and potentially linked to demonic influence.

Question 14

_____ was the author of "Studies in the Psychology of Sex."

Accepted Answer

Henry Havelock Ellis was the author of "Studies in the Psychology of Sex," which was published in seven volumes from 1897 to 1928. Richard von Krafft-Ebing is known for his work on sexual pathology, including the book "Psychopathia Sexualis." Sigmund Freud is known for his theory of psychoanalysis, which included a focus on sexuality. Magnus Hirschfeld was a pioneer in the field of sexology, but his most well-known work was "The Theory of Homosexuality and Transvestism."

Question 15

Richard von Krafft-Ebing had a special interest in _____.

Accepted Answer

Richard von Krafft-Ebing had a special interest in studying pathological sexuality, which included various sexual disorders and aberrations. He is most known for writing the book Psychopathia Sexualis, which cataloged numerous cases of sexual deviance and remains influential in the field of sexology today.

Question 16

According to the text,sexual behavior is defined as

Accepted Answer

Sexual behavior is defined as any behavior that produces arousal and increases the chance of orgasm, including but not limited to penis-in-vagina intercourse. It is not limited to reproductive activities or specific gender roles.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about Henry Havelock Ellis?

Accepted Answer

Henry Havelock Ellis is particularly known for his work in the field of human sexuality. He believed that women, like men, are sexual creatures and advocated for sexual liberation and education. He did not urge society to reject sexual deviations but instead sought to understand them through his studies. Although he did study sexually-deviant behaviors, it was not his primary focus. He was not a psychologist by profession but rather a writer and social reformer.

Question 18

For the ancient Greeks,the norm of sexuality in their society was

Accepted Answer

The ancient Greeks had an open norm of sexuality that included participation in both heterosexuality and homosexuality. Same-sex relationships were not frowned upon and were often celebrated in their culture.

Question 19

Psychopathia Sexualis was authored by

Accepted Answer

Psychopathia Sexualis was authored by Richard von Krafft-Ebing, who was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist.

Question 20

Which of the following researchers in Victorian England compiled a vast collection of information on sexuality-including medical and anthropological information-and can be considered the forerunner of modern sex research?

Accepted Answer

Henry Havelock Ellis is credited with compiling a vast collection of information on sexuality in Victorian England, including medical and anthropological information. He can be considered the forerunner of modern sex research. Richard von Krafft-Ebing focused more on abnormal sexual behavior, Magnus Hirschfeld on advocating for homosexuality and trans identities, and Sigmund Freud on psychoanalysis.

Quiz 1: Sexuality in Perspective