Diversity and Sexuality Exam
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Course Introduction
This course explores the complex interplay between diversity and human sexuality, examining how factors such as culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion shape individual and collective experiences of sexuality. Students will critically analyze sexual norms, identities, and practices across different societies and historical periods, emphasizing the impact of systemic power, privilege, marginalization, and social justice movements on sexual expression and rights. The course encourages open, respectful discussion while fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse spectrum of human sexuality and its significance in both personal and societal contexts.
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Sexuality Now Embracing Diversity 5th Edition by Janell L. Carroll
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Chapter 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present
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Q1) The purpose of anti-miscegenation laws was to make _______ illegal.
A) Contraception
B) Interracial sex
C) Abortion
D) Pre-marital sex
Answer: B
Q2) Within the early Islamic culture, all of these statements are true, EXCEPT:
A) Rules of modesty were standard.
B) Powerful women often had strong informal power over husbands and male children.
C) Stories of female saints and female intellectuals were included in the Koran.
D) Laws did not provide any regulation related to sexuality.
Answer: D
Q3) The Kama Sutra contains guidance to couples about the dangers of having passion within sexual relations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) How did prehistoric changes in our posture influence human sexuality?
Answer: Not provided.
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Chapter 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research
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Q1) What statement best fits with feminist theory?
A) The social construction of sexuality is based on power.
B) Women are no longer seen as subordinate and submissive in the U.S. culture.
C) Sexuality is governed by biological gender differences more than other factors.
D) The social construction of sexuality is based on the media.
Answer: A
Q2) What is a disadvantage of correlational research?
A) The results cannot be generalizable to a larger group of people.
B) It is difficult to get informed consent.
C) It provides no information about causation.
D) It is the most time-consuming of all research methods.
Answer: C
Q3) What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson?
A) They did not use random sampling.
B) They did not use measurable assessments.
C) They focused solely on the sexual behaviors of men.
D) They focused only on the experiences of incarcerated women.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Communication and Sexuality
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Q1) The term, genderlects, refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?
A) Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small.
B) Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles.
C) Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did.
D) While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.
Answer: A
Q3) According to Tannen, women tend to use rapport talk while men use report talk.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and
Gender Identity
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Q1) In the famous Brenda/Bruce story, it was shown how a transgendered person could find psychological well-being through sex reassignment surgery.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe two disorders of sex development (DSD) and the recommended treatment for each.
Q3) Describe what is meant by the term "third gender." Include descriptions of two examples.
Q4) Research demonstrates that in the typical elementary school classroom in the U.S.:
A) Boys and girls get about the same amount of attention.
B) Girls who ask questions are seen as curious and boys who ask questions are seen as aggressive.
C) Boys get both more praise and more criticism than girls.
D) Girls get more praise and boys get more criticism.
Q5) Describe the differences in the way boys and girls are often treated in U.S. classrooms by their teachers
Q6) How do gender roles affect satisfaction with life in the senior years?
Q7) Describe the process of sexual differentiation in a developing fetus.
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Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) What layer of the uterus contracts to expel menstrual fluid and to push the fetus out of the womb during labor?
A) Perimetrium
B) Myometrium
C) Endometrium
D) Perineum
Q2) Identify and describe two forms of cancer of the female reproductive system including symptoms, prevalence rates, risk factors, and treatments.
Q3) Where does fertilization of an ovum normally occur?
A) Uterus
B) Ampulla
C) Ovary
D) Vagina
Q4) What is the main cause of cervical cancer?
A) HPV infection
B) Family history
C) Trauma to the cervix during childbirth
D) Having sexual intercourse at a young age
Q5) Identify and discuss the functions of three external female sexual organs.
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Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Identify which cancer is most frequently diagnosed in men overall, and describe early symptoms and treatment options.
Q2) What term refers to the decrease of blood testosterone concentrations as a male ages?
A) Gynecomastia
B) Priapism
C) Andropause
D) Cryptorchidism
Q3) All of the following are true regarding sperm EXCEPT:
A) Sperm counts have been declining in men throughout the world.
B) A research study showed that men who talked more than 4 hours a day on a cell phone had lower sperm quality.
C) There are several treatment options to increase sperm quantity and quality.
D) Research has shown that exposure to pesticides reduces semen quality.
Q4) How many sperm per day are commonly produced by the human male?
A) 300
B) 3,000
C) 300,000
D) 300 million
Q5) List 3 effects that decreasing levels of testosterone can have on men.
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Chapter 7: Love and Intimacy
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Q1) In long-lasting healthy relationships, the description of a couple's love for each other is not likely to vary over the span of their relationship.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Companionate love is the passionate, highly sexual part of loving.
A)True
B)False
Q3) First identify and briefly define the different styles of attachment in childhood, then discuss two examples of how they have been shown to impact the formation of intimacy in adulthood.
Q4) People use their body language to reveal their level of attraction when meeting someone for the first time.
A)True
B)False
Q5) By what age is a child's attachment style typically established?
A) 3 months
B) 9 months
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
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Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
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Q1) Parents should be more concerned if their children show no interest in their own or other children's bodies than being concerned if they are engaging in sex play.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What types of sexuality education programs were found to delay sexual behavior and reduce frequency of sexual behaviors and unprotected sex?
A) Abstinence-only with information included about STIs
B) Abstinence-only programs that do not prematurely introduce advanced topics such as contraception and STIs
C) Comprehensive education that includes abstinence and contraceptive information
D) No educational programs have been found to influence sexual behaviors.
Q3) Comprehensive sexuality education programs typically begin in kindergarten and continue through 12th grade.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Summarize the four goals of comprehensive sexuality education programs.
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Chapter 9: Adult Sexual Relationships
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Q1) Related to sexuality in dating relationships, couples who wait to have sex in a relationship:
A) Are more likely to cheat on their partners.
B) Report less overall relationship satisfaction.
C) Experience better relationship outcomes.
D) Are less likely to have an unintended pregnancy
Q2) What statement best describes common findings related to comarital sex?
A) Couples who engage in comarital sex were much more popular in the 1970s and have since been on the decline.
B) Couples who engage in comarital sex often come from families where comarital sex was practiced.
C) Many couples, especially men, who practice comarital sex report that jealousy increases their sexual excitement.
D) Most couples who engage in comarital sex do not identify themselves as church-goers.
Q3) Identify three ways that dating patterns and practices changed over the last 30 years in the U.S. Be sure to reference information from your text.
Q4) Compare and contrast men's and women's adjustment to divorce.
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Chapter 10: Sexual Expression
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Q1) Kiandra says she chooses to be abstinent;we can most likely assume that Kiandra does not engage in:
A) Vaginal sex
B) Fellatio
C) Anal sex
D) Cunnilingus
Q2) During what phase of the sexual response cycle is a man most likely to have a loss of erection due to distractions?
A) Plateau
B) Surrender
C) Excitement
D) Resolution
Q3) Write a sexual fantasy that would be common for women and then, referring to information provided in your textbook, explain why it is typical of women's fantasies.
Q4) Identify two sexual behaviors that are considered safe, two considered possibly safe, and two that are considered possibly unsafe. Discuss the reason why each behavior is on the respective list.
Q5) What is manual sex? Give two reasons why it is becoming more common.
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Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) In the Sambian culture, males practice sequential homosexuality primarily through what sexual activity?
A) Extramarital affairs
B) Oral sex
C) Father-son sexual contact
D) Anal intercourse
Q2) The Defense of Marriage Act provides support for equality in marriage rights for all regardless of sexual orientation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The age of first awareness of sexual orientation is typically within 1-2 years of when a person chooses to come out to others.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain how the legal landscape has been changing for gay rights in the U.S. and give two examples.
Q5) Today's teens are coming out at earlier ages than during other times in history. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth
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Q1) What statement regarding oral sex during pregnancy is TRUE?
A) Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy.
B) Oral sex is fine, although air should never be blown into the vagina of a pregnant woman.
C) Oral sex is fine for women under the age of 30.
D) Oral sex is fine for all ages and there are no risks associated with it.
Q2) Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?
A) Miscarriage
B) Low birth weight
C) Prematurity
D) Abnormal facial development
Q3) What is an explanation for cross cultural food aversions that commonly develop during pregnancy?
A) They protect women from eating too much.
B) They protect the fetus from food borne illness and harmful bacteria.
C) It happens more often in women who are carrying twins.
D) It happens when there is an imbalance of amniotic fluid.
Q4) Choose any two types of assisted reproduction; explain each and describe when they would be most helpful to an infertile couple or for gay and lesbian couples.
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Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) What is the leading cause of breakage in male condoms?
A) Failure to use lubricant
B) Using the wrong kind of lubricant
C) Using condoms after the expiration date
D) Failure to leave ample space in the top for ejaculate
Q2) Which of the following best describes the male sterilization procedure?
A) It is more common in the U.S. than female sterilization.
B) It costs about twice as much as female sterilization.
C) It involves lower rates of complications than female sterilization.
D) It is performed as an inpatient treatment whereas female sterilization is done as an outpatient procedure.
Q3) If a couple wants to prevent pregnancy and avoid STIs, what is the most reliable choice?
A) Male or female sterilization
B) Abstinence
C) Birth control pills
D) Condoms
Q4) Explain how barrier methods of contraception work, and identify three barrier contraceptive methods. Discuss the effectiveness rates, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
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Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning
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Q1) Which of the following is true related to surgical treatment options and erectile disorders?
A) There are two main types of implants, including semirigid rods that provide a permanent state of erection and inflatable devices that become firm when pumped.
B) After prosthesis implantation, a man no longer experiences orgasm or ejaculation.
C) Most men remain dissatisfied with their sex lives after surgical treatment for erectile disorder.
D) Homosexual men are more likely to be satisfied with surgical treatment options as orgasm and ejaculation are not as important for their sexual satisfaction.
Q2) What is the name for a substance that increases, or is believed to increase, a person's?sexual desire?
A) Sex stimulant
B) Aphrodisiac
C) Vasodilator
D) Enhancer
Q3) Identify and define the two orgasm disorders for males and one possible treatment for each.
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids
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Q1) Because STIs typically require treatment at a health clinic, the number of reported STIs is an accurate prediction of the overall STI problem in the U.S.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which racial/ethnic group experiences the highest rates of STIs in the United States?
A) White
B) Black
C) Hispanic
D) Native American
Q3) The majority of people who become infected with genital herpes are infected by someone who:
A) Received treatment and was no longer having symptoms.
B) Has had herpes for less than one year.
C) Doesn't even know they have it.
D) Has had herpes for over one year.
Q4) Women are at greater risk for long term complications from STIs.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression
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Q1) Behaviors classified as paraphilias are also illegal.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Define paraphilia, and explain the essential features of a paraphilia as determined by the DSM.
Q3) All people who sexually abuse children are also considered pedophiles.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following statements is descriptive of individuals with a fetish?
A) Most people with a fetish are women.
B) People are generally open in talking about their fetish.
C) A person with a fetish often has difficulty connecting interpersonally with his/her partner.
D) People with a fetish have a specific object of preference but may or may not be dependent on that object for arousal.
Q5) Similar standards are used in how society interprets exhibitionist behavior across genders.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Power and Coercion
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Q1) What does current research suggest related to children's reports of being sexually abused?
A) They are unreliable; about 50% of children's self-reports are false.
B) They are somewhat reliable; about 30% of children's self-reports are false.
C) They are fairly reliable; about 10% of children's self-reports are false.
D) They are unreliable; reports of sexual abuse require evidence in addition to a child's self-report.
Q2) What is a reason why alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of rape on college campuses?
A) Women who are drunk are more likely to be viewed as sexually "easy."
B) Men who have been drinking are more likely to "sexualize" the environment and social interactions.
C) Alcohol reduces inhibitions, which increases the chances of engaging in risky sexual behaviors.
D) All of these
Q3) Studies show that sexual harassment education and training are effective ways to reduce these behaviors.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sexuality in the Media and the Arts
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Q1) Identify the pros and cons of legalized sex work.
Q2) According to your text, what was an important influence on the early development of pornography?
A) Invention of the printing press
B) Development of reliable postal service
C) Increase in the worldwide literacy rates
D) Early production of photography and still movies
Q3) The "Sex with Glass" app is intended to:
A) Allow users to watch themselves having sex through their partner's eyes.
B) Allow people to watch others having sex when connected to the same channel.
C) Allow users to access online pornography at any time in a discreet fashion as others would not be able to see what the person is viewing.
D) Allow people to have sex with a virtual image/computer.
Q4) The majority of prostitutes report that they enjoy their work.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Identify what factors research has found motivate people to hire sex workers.
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