Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality
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This course explores the complex and evolving landscape of human sexuality in modern society, addressing topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual health, media representations, and the impact of cultural, social, and political factors on sexual attitudes and behaviors. Through scientific research, current debates, and case studies, students will analyze the ways in which sexuality is understood and expressed, as well as the challenges faced by diverse populations in contemporary contexts. The course encourages critical reflection on issues including consent, intimacy, sexual rights, and public policy, fostering an inclusive and informed perspective on human sexuality today.
Recommended Textbook human sexuality in a world of diversity 5th canadian edition by spencer a. rathus
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Chapter 1: What Is Human Sexuality
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Q1) Islamic tradition holds that Muhammad decreed that marriage represented the road to A)ruin.
B)original sin.
C)virtue.
D)happy sadism.
Answer: C
Q2) In the ascetic value system, one denies sexual desires.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) In ancient Greece, male-male sexual behavior was tolerated as long as it did not A)threaten the institution of the family.
B)involve an adult and an adolescent.
C)exist in the public sphere.
D)interfere with duties to the state.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Research Methods in Human Sexuality
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Q1) Jessica participated in an experiment. When it was over, she was provided with an explanation of the experiment's purpose and potential contributions to science. This is an example of
A)debriefing.
B)deception detection.
C)confidentiality.
D)informed consent.
Answer: A
Q2) Case studies require that the subject be alive to be studied.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) In experimental studies, the variable that is hypothesized to have causal effect is manipulated by the researcher.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) A complete hysterectomy involves the removal of A)all three layers of the uterus.
B)the uterus and cervix.
C)the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
D)the uterus, cervix, and the fallopian tubes.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following join at the hood of the clitoris?
A)Introitus
B)Mons veneris
C)The prepuce
D)Labia minora
Answer: D
Q3) The term corpus luteum refers to
A)estrogen levels during the menstrual phases.
B)progesterone levels during the menstrual phases.
C)the follicle that releases an ovum.
D)the fertilization of the ovum.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Name two erectile abnormalities.
Q2) The American Cancer Society estimates that ________ will develop prostate cancer.
A)one of every two men
B)one of every six men
C)one of every 100 men
D)one of every 10,000 men
Q3) Spinal-injured men whose nerve damage prevents neural communication from their genitals to the brain
A)experience no pleasure from sexual experiences.
B)may find sex psychologically fulfilling.
C)experience fleeting or intermittent sensations.
D)cannot become erect.
Q4) In the scrotum, each testicle hangs from a(n)
A)interstitial cell.
B)dartos muscle.
C)vas deferens.
D)spermatic cord.
Q5) List two cancers that are only a concern for males.
Q6) List the names and functions of the two external male sex organs.
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Chapter 5: Sexual Arousal and Response
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Q1) The use of crack cocaine is associated with which of the following sexual variables?
A)Increased vaginal lubrication in females
B)Increased ease in attaining erection
C)Higher numbers of sex partners
D)Elevated genital pulse rates
Q2) Although tranquilizers and central nervous system depressants can lessen sexual desire and impair performance, these drugs may enhance sexual performance by
A)lessening sexual inhibitions and fear of sexual repercussions.
B)increasing capacity of the genitals to become engorged with blood.
C)increasing sexual awareness and desire.
D)lessening sensation in the pelvis.
Q3) Drugs used in the treatment of behavior patterns such as sexual violence and sexual interest in children are known as
A)antidepressants.
B)anti-androgens.
C)sexual inhibitors.
D)androgenergic receptor binders.
Q4) Compare and contrast the three proposed types of female orgasm.
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Chapter 6: Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender
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Q1) Name the two organs that descend from high in the abdomen during sexual differentiation.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic for Klinefelter syndrome?
A)Mild retardation
B)Superior muscular development
C)Enlarged breasts
D)Infertility
Q3) A person who is capable of integrating masculine and feminine traits into their personal gender role is
A)homosexual.
B)androgynous.
C)transsexual.
D)transvestite.
Q4) Which of the following are incorrect explanations about how males and females are formed?
A)A man holding his breath while ejaculating makes a girl.
B)Hot semen leads to the development of a boy.
C)Sperm from the right testicle make females.
D)All of the above
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Q5) Discuss the concept of androgyny and describe evidence for it, both pro and con.
Chapter 7: Attraction and Lovebinding Forces
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Q1) Discuss the similarities and differences between storge, agape, philia, and eros love. Give an example of each type of love.
Q2) Your instructor suggests that many students in the class will find their mates in their classrooms, dorms, or neighborhoods. Your instructor's observation is referring to research findings for
A)the validation hypothesis.
B)the neighborhood hypothesis.
C)the association hypothesis.
D)propinquity, or proximity.
Q3) Regarding beauty, research suggests
A)it is completely in the eye of the beholder.
B)it is partly in the eye of the beholder and partly a function of cultural standards.
C)our tastes are completely subjective.
D)most people operate under the "don't judge a book by its cover" assumption.
Q4) In the United States, both men and women find slenderness an important component of physical attraction.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Compared to straight couples, gay and lesbian couples have been found to A)distribute household chores more evenly.
B)fight unfairly.
C)be less sexually satisfied.
D)feel their partner is less committed.
Q2) It is always obvious what your sexual partner desires sexually.
A)True
B)False
Q3) To prevent criticism from becoming a major argument, you should A)walk away and cool off.
B)acknowledge the criticism and validate your partner's feelings.
C)reject the criticism.
D)be sure your partner understands it's "our problem" and not "my problem."
Q4) List five of the nine causes of loneliness offered by the text authors.
Q5) List three elements that may be involved in active listening.
Q6) Loneliness tends to peak during A)adolescence.
B)young adulthood.
C)middle adulthood.
D)late adulthood.
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Chapter 9: Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies
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Q1) Fellatio is
A)manual stimulation of a man's genitals.
B)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals.
C)oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
D)oral stimulation of a man's anus.
Q2) In female masturbation, most women
A)use their fingers or objects to simulate a penis.
B)insert a finger in the anus to heighten orgasmic sensations.
C)use a circular motion to massage the glans of the clitoris until orgasm.
D)massage the mons, labia majora, and clitoral region in circular or back-and-forth motions.
Q3) Most women masturbate by inserting a finger or other object into the vagina.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If you want to know your partner's preferences for being touched, the best way is usually to
A)read a sex manual about touching.
B)ask them how they would like to be touched.
C)touch them the way you would like to be touched.
D)ask their friends about what they think.
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Chapter 10: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) According to research on bisexuality, all of the following statements are True, EXCEPT
A)some bisexual men have been able to remain in reasonably comfortable committed heterosexual relationships.
B)some bisexual men in committed heterosexual relationships feel some anxiety and feelings of guilt.
C)many bisexual men in committed heterosexual relationships felt high levels of stress.
D)All of the above statements are True.
Q2) Simon LeVay's research on brain differences of heterosexuals and homosexuals
A)found no differences in the brains of gays and straights.
B)suggests a correlation between brain differences and sexual orientation.
C)found that homosexuals have a third hemisphere in their brains.
D)proves brain differences are the cause of homosexuality.
Q3) Gay men and women tend to be somewhat feminine.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Name three demographic variables or attitudes that are associated with increased homophobia.
Q5) Describe the current legal issues championed by gay activists.
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Chapter 11: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) In RH incompatibility
A)fetal antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells.
B)the father's antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells.
C)the mother's antibodies attack the fetus's red blood cells.
D)the fetus's red blood cells attack the mother's antibodies.
Q2) If the newspaper says a newborn was a "test tube baby," it means that
A)it was conceived with artificial sperm and artificial eggs.
B)its total development took place in a test tube in a lab.
C)it was carried to term by a surrogate mother.
D)it was conceived outside the mother's body.
Q3) Which two hormones cause uterine contractions during labor?
A)Progesterone and oxytocin
B)Prostaglandins and estrogen
C)Oxytocin and prolactin
D)Prostaglandins and oxytocin
Q4) Which of the following is the correct order of stages for a fertilized egg?
A)Blastocyst, embryo, , zygote, fetus
B)Embryo, blastocyst, zygote, fetus
C)Zygote, blastocyst, embryo, fetus
D)Zygote, embryo, fetus, blastocyst
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Chapter 12: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) IUDs may help protect against cervical cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a possible result of women taking progestin?
A)Increased facial hair
B)Vaginal dryness
C)Enlarged breast size
D)Irregular bleeding
Q3) The cervical cap should be kept in place for at least eight hours after intercourse.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hansel is considering becoming sexually active. He wants to use condoms to protect against the possibility of contracting an STI or HIV. Which type of condom should he use?
A)All types of condoms will protect from STI and HIV.
B)He should use skin condoms.
C)He should only use polyurethane condoms.
D)He should use latex condoms.
Q5) Explain how to properly use condoms.
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Chapter 13: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Ideally, the main source of sexual information should be A)the school system.
B)the parents.
C)television.
D)experience.
Q2) Discuss adolescent sexual behavior, specifically teen pregnancy and contraceptive use.
Q3) Kinsey and his colleagues found that by the time children were 13, A)most quit masturbating, only to resume the activity in adolescence.
B)45% of males and 15% of females had masturbated.
C)80% of males and 60% of females had masturbated.
D)equal numbers of males and females had masturbated.
Q4) Preadolescent sexual behavior is associated with A)adult promiscuity.
B)increased incidence of adulthood homosexuality.
C)adulthood sexual adjustment.
D)None of the above
Q5) Discuss the purposes and outcomes of present-day sex education programs.
Q6) Name two factors that increase the incidence of teenage pregnancy.
Q7) Describe successful programs that combat teen pregnancy?
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Chapter 14: Sexuality in Adulthood
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Q1) Which statement below is NOT True for people who choose to cohabitate?
A)They have better relationship skills.
B)They are less religious.
C)They are more supportive of divorce.
D)They are less supportive of marriage.
Q2) In examining patterns of marital sexuality across cultures, which of the following has been found across cultures?
A)Restriction of sex only to married couples
B)Male dominance and female submission
C)Celebrating sex as a recreational activity
D)Restricting sex during menstruation
Q3) Describe recent trends in intermarriage in the United States.
Q4) Polyandry is the most prevalent form of polygamy among the world's preliterate cultures.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Divorced people have higher rates of suicide than married people.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe the many different reasons people might get married.
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Chapter 15: Sexual Dysfunctions
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Q1) Rhonda and her husband have been married for six months but have not been able to have intercourse because Rhonda has involuntary contractions of the muscles in the outer vagina. The first step in treating Rhonda will involve A)her husband helping her to insert a vaginal dilator.
B)intensive psychoanalytic therapy.
C)having Rhonda insert vaginal dilators.
D)asking her to practice Kegel exercises.
Q2) Given what you have learned about orgasmic disorders, draw conclusions as to why orgasmic disorder is so much more prevalent in women than in men.
Q3) Hypogonadism is treated with A)estrogen.
B)testosterone.
C)aspirin.
D)Viagra.
Q4) The prevalence of sexual dysfunctions usually A)is higher for men.
B)increases with age.
C)is marked by too much desire.
D)is higher for gay men and lesbians.
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Chapter 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) What is a parasitic infestation caused by tiny, under-the-skin mites that may be transmitted through sexual contact?
A)Herpes
B)Scabies
C)Crabs
D)Hepatitis
Q2) There is evidence that gonorrhea can be picked up from public toilet seats.
A)True
B)False
Q3) About how many people in the United States are living with the HIV virus today?
A)250,000
B)500,000
C)1 million
D)10 million
Q4) Which is not an infection caused by chlamydia?
A)Nongonococcal urethritis
B)Appendicitis
C)Cervicitis
D)Endometritis
Q5) Name three medications that can be used to treat pediculosis.
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Chapter 17: Atypical Sexual Variations
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Q1) What are the cognitive-behavioral perspectives on paraphilias?
Q2) Martin Weinberg's sociological theory suggests that the sadomasochistic lifestyle may reflect
A)the power relationships that exist within society at large.
B)an early learned association between masturbation and punishment.
C)a childhood with cold and indifferent parenting.
D)predisposing factors such as difficulty forming intimate relationships.
Q3) Money (2003) argued that childhood experiences etch a pattern in the brain he termed a "loveboat."
A)True
B)False
Q4) A recent study found what proportion of all college students in the U.S. had used the Internet for some kind of sexual purpose?
A)About one tenth
B)About one third
C)About half
D)About three quarters
Q5) True transvestism has only been described among homosexual males.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) The most common type of incest is
A)brother-sister incest.
B)father-daughter incest.
C)stepfather-stepdaughter incest.
D)mother-son incest.
Q2) Men who rape other men are rarely motivated by A)revenge.
B)domination.
C)the need for sex.
D)sadism.
Q3) One of the central myths about rape in our culture is that most rapes are perpetrated
A)by acquaintances.
B)by husbands against their wives.
C)by strangers.
D)on dates.
Q4) When marital rape occurs, it usually is part of larger pattern of violence in the marriage.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Commercial Sex
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Q1) Historically, legalizing prostitution leads to A)increased tax revenue.
B)safer settings for prostitutes.
C)safer settings for clients.
D)All of the above
Q2) Melissa Farley and her colleagues reported two-thirds of the prostitutes they interviewed had
A)abusive fathers.
B)grown up with a lot of siblings.
C)very creative personalities.
D)posttraumatic stress disorder.
Q3) Differentiate between streetwalkers and call girls?
Q4) Virtually all female prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The word "prurient" means to
A)seek artistic expression.
B)be sexually explicit.
C)be obscene.
D)excite lust.
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