Question 1

Sixteen-year-old Julie often sends sexually explicit texts ("sexts")to her boyfriend after seeing movie and TV characters sending such messages.Her behavior could best be attributed to the ________ provided by the filmed material.

Accepted Answer

Social scripts refer to the behaviors and expectations that are learned by individuals through media portrayals and cultural norms. In this case, Julie is mimicking the behavior she has seen on screen, which represents a social script of young people engaging in sexual behavior through texts. Therefore, her sexting behavior can be attributed to the influence of social scripts provided by the filmed material. The other options are not relevant to the given scenario.

Question 2

Having variable sexual urges and interests is called

Accepted Answer

The term "erotic plasticity" refers to individuals having variable sexual urges and interests. The sexual response cycle refers to the physiological changes that occur during sexual activity. Sexual orientation refers to an individual's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular gender. The refractory period refers to a period of time after orgasm during which an individual is unable to become sexually aroused again.

Question 3

Teens who use alcohol prior to sexual intercourse experience

Accepted Answer

Research shows that using alcohol prior to sexual intercourse often leads to reduced self-awareness and impaired decision-making, including a decreased likelihood of using condoms.

Question 4

Mass media scenarios that shape our expectations about how to develop a sexual relationship are

Accepted Answer

Social scripts are patterns of behavior that are expected in certain situations, and in the context of sexuality, these scripts are shaped by mass media scenarios such as movies, television shows, and pornography. These scripts provide a framework for how sexual relationships should develop, including gender roles, initiation of sexual activity, and appropriate sexual behavior. These scripts can both reflect and reinforce societal norms and expectations around sexuality. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are not applicable to this concept.

Question 5

One's sexual orientation refers to

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to the direction of one's sexual attractions, which can be towards the same sex, the opposite sex, or both. It is different from one's gender identity (sense of being male or female) and from gender roles and expectations (expected behaviors for males or females).

Question 6

One's sexual orientation refers to a(n)________ members of one's own sex,the other sex,or both sexes.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to enduring sexual attraction toward members of one's own sex, the other sex, or both sexes.

Question 7

In the process of portraying women as "hypersexualized," video games are most likely to promote

Accepted Answer

Portraying women as hypersexualized can lead to the early sexualization of girls, as they may internalize the message that their worth is based on their sexual appeal. This can lead to a host of negative outcomes, including sexualization at too young an age, increased risk of sexual victimization, and decreased self-esteem. It is important for video game developers to be mindful of the impact their depictions of women may have on their audience.

Question 8

James is homosexual but his parents tell him that he is just going through a phase.Without social support,James is likely to experience all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Without social support, James is likely to experience decreased self-esteem, increased anxiety, and an increase in suicidal thoughts. The option "less depression" is not a likely outcome in this scenario.

Question 9

Abraham,a 25-year-old law student,is heterosexual;his brother Chaim,a 21-year-old college senior,is homosexual.The brothers obviously differ in their

Accepted Answer

Abraham's sexual orientation is heterosexual, while Chaim's sexual orientation is homosexual. Sexual orientation refers to a person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction.

Question 10

Jennifer,unlike her husband Paul,prefers to alternate periods of high sexual activity with periods of very little sexual activity.This best illustrates gender differences in

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to the degree to which an individual's sex drive can be shaped or molded by social, cultural, and situational factors. Studies have shown that women tend to have higher levels of erotic plasticity than men, which could explain why Jennifer prefers to alternate between periods of high and low sexual activity, while her husband, who may have lower levels of erotic plasticity, does not. This illustrates a gender difference in sexual behavior. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the scenario given.

Question 11

The more sexual content adolescents view on TV and in movies,the more likely they are to

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that exposure to sexual content on TV and in movies is correlated with perceived peer sexual activity among adolescents. This can lead to feelings of pressure to engage in sexual activity in order to fit in or conform to perceived norms. The other choices are not supported by research on the effects of sexual content exposure.

Question 12

Lower rates of pregnancy have been observed among American teens who have

Accepted Answer

Participation in service learning programs as tutors or teachers' aides has been shown to have a positive effect on teen pregnancy rates by promoting healthy behaviors, building self-esteem, and increasing academic achievement. The other options (A, B, and C) do not have any scientific evidence supporting their impact on teen pregnancy rates.

Question 13

Gender differences in erotic plasticity are best illustrated by the fact that women

Accepted Answer

Erotic plasticity refers to an individual's ability to experience changes in sexual attraction and behavior based on sociocultural and environmental factors. Research has shown that women tend to exhibit greater levels of erotic plasticity than men, particularly in terms of changes in sexual orientation. Women are more likely than men to experience shifts in attraction to same-sex partners or to be equally aroused by both male and female erotic stimuli.

Question 14

In one survey,________ percent of 12- to 17-year-old American girls who have had sex said they regretted it.

Accepted Answer

72 percent of 12- to 17-year-old American girls who have had sex reported that they regretted it, indicating a significant reflection on their decisions at a young age.

Question 15

Teens are more likely to delay sex if they have ________ levels of intelligence and ________ levels of religious engagement.

Accepted Answer

Teens with higher levels of intelligence and higher levels of religious engagement are more likely to delay engaging in sexual activities. Higher intelligence often correlates with better understanding of consequences and more future-oriented thinking, while higher religious engagement may come with moral or ethical teachings that encourage abstinence or delay.

Question 16

In one survey,72 percent of sexually active 12- to 17-year-old American girls said

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) they regretted having had sex. This reflects concerns about decisions made at a young age and the potential for regret regarding early sexual activity.

Question 17

A culturally modeled guide for how to act in particular situations is called a

Accepted Answer

A culturally modeled guide for how to act in particular situations is called a social script. Behavioral trait refers to consistent patterns of behavior that individuals exhibit. Paraphilia refers to atypical sexual behavior, and natural selection refers to the process by which certain traits or behaviors are passed on to future generations based on their fitness in a given environment.

Question 18

More than a dozen national surveys in Europe and the United States indicate that about ________ percent of men are gay and about ________ percent of women are lesbian.

Accepted Answer

Various national surveys in Europe and the United States have consistently found that approximately 3 or 4 percent of men identify as gay and about 2 percent of women identify as lesbian.

Question 19

A homosexual orientation is

Accepted Answer

Homosexual orientation is considered a stable aspect of an individual's identity, and efforts to change someone's sexual orientation through therapy or other means have been largely discredited and are considered unethical by many psychological and medical organizations.

Question 20

Sixteen-year-old Sophie just found out she is pregnant.Which of the following likely contributed to her unplanned pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol use can impair judgment and decision-making, leading to increased risk-taking behavior such as unprotected sex which can result in unplanned pregnancy.

Quiz 5: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Sixteen-year-old Julie often sends sexually explicit texts ("sexts") to her boyfriend after seeing movie and TV characters sending such messages.Her behavior could best be attributed to the ________ provided by the filmed material.