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Family Studies explores the dynamics, structures, and functions of families across diverse cultures and historical periods. This course examines the social, psychological, and economic factors that influence family life, including relationships, communication, parenting, and the impact of societal changes on family roles. Students will analyze theoretical perspectives on family development, evaluate contemporary issues such as marriage, divorce, gender roles, and work-life balance, and consider policies and resources available to support healthy family functioning. Through lectures, case studies, and group discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and importance of families in society.
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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) What was the 19th century cure for hysteria?
A) Restraint from sexual relations
B) The vibrator
C) Surgery
D) Graham crackers
Answer: B
Q2) The ancient Roman society emphasized the natural blending of masculine and feminine principles as part of the procreative process.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Views of sexuality were very loose and liberal within slave communities.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) During the Victorian era, women consulted their doctors to learn how to sexually please their husbands.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research
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Q1) The main limitation of a correlational study is that it doesn't provide any information about cause.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A researcher wants to study people's behavior on first time dates so he/she joins an Internet dating service. What type of research method would this be?
A) Correlational
B) Internet based
C) Participant observation
D) Experimental Answer: C
Q3) Explain how sexuality research has been problem driven and give two examples. Answer: Not provided.
Q4) Researchers using methods of direct observation find that getting participants for their studies is fairly easy among college student populations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Communication and Sexuality
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Q1) What factor(s) contribute to communication problems for couples?
A) Health problems
B) Inability to self-disclose
C) Economic stressors
D) All of these
Answer: D
Q2) What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?
A) After someone meets the first goal, their messages can progress to the next goal level.
B) Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature.
C) The three goals are not related to each other.
D) The three goals compete with each other.
Answer: D
Q3) One's family of origin can impact one's communication skills.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Identify and explain two obstacles to sexual communication.
Answer: Not Provided
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Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity
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Q1) According to information presented in your text and lecture, who will likely experience the LEAST flexibility around gender roles?
A) Jacob,a boy who is 15 years old and expresses an interest in the fashion design club
B) Elly a girl who is 15 years old and tries out for the school hockey team
C) Marcy, a woman who is 40 years old and is the CEO of a Fortune 500 company
D) Kevin, a man who is 30 years old and is a college education instructor
Q2) Children see that on Saturdays their mom spends the day inside cleaning and doing the laundry while their dad does outside work such as mowing the yard and changing the oil. What theory suggests that children learn gender roles through this type of modeling?
A) Social learning
B) Cognitive
C) Feminist
D) Evolutionary
Q3) Most hormonal secretions are regulated by the brain.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the process of sexual differentiation in a developing fetus.
Q5) How do gender roles affect satisfaction with life in the senior years?
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Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) What is the area of tissue between the vagina and the anus called?
A) Vulva
B) Hymen
C) Perineum
D) Rectum
Q2) What female external sex organ sits inside the labia majora and joins together to form the prepuce?
A) Clitoris
B) Perineum
C) Vulva
D) Labia minora
Q3) The number of women undergoing breast augmentation has decreased since 1995.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pap smears, taken during routine pelvic exams, test for ovarian cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the pathway of an ovum after ovulation with and without fertilization. Be sure to identify any integral structures involved with the process.
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Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) What best describes the ejaculatory pathway of sperm?
A) Epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
B) Seminal vesicles, epididymis, urethra, ejaculatory duct
C) Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, seminal vesicles, epididymis
D) Ejaculatory duct, vas deferens, epididymis, urethra
Q2) Ovulation typically produces just one egg per cycle. Why does ejaculate contain more than just one sperm?
A) To increase chances of reaching the ovum and to work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production
B) To stimulate ovulation for future egg production
C) To make up the bulk of the semen
D) To store excess sperm in the female body, facilitating fertility in case sexual contact does not occur before the next cycle
Q3) What are the two main functions of the testicles?
A) Sperm and testosterone production
B) Semen and prostrate fluid storage
C) Erection and release of sperm
D) Semen storage and sperm cell protection
Q4) 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) Natasha and Jake have been dating for about 1 year. Natasha makes Jake feel good about himself. Whenever they are together he seems to feel happier and more confident. What theory does this best exemplify?
A) Behavioral reinforcement
B) Cognitive
C) Physiological arousal
D) Evolutionary
Q2) Identify and describe each of John Alan Lee's colors of love.
Q3) According to recent research, when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other, which of the following becomes stronger?
A) Religious commitment
B) Financial well-being
C) Immune functioning
D) Cultural identity
Q4) Six ways to enhance our ability to form relationships were discussed. Identify and explain 4 of the 6.
Q5) Explain how images of love in the media influence our concept of what love is. Give two specific examples.
Q6) Discuss three ways in which culture differences may impact patterns of intimacy.
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Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
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Q1) Which group of teens was found to have lower GPAs, care less about school, and experience more school problems?
A) Abstinent teens
B) Teens in a serious relationship
C) Teens engaging in casual sex
D) All of these groups were similar in terms of academic outcomes.
Q2) 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
Q3) Discuss the common patterns of sexual contact among teens. For example, do girls or boys engage in behaviors such as kissing and petting earlier; what has been found related to oral sex; are there gender differences, ethnic differences; what about anal sex?
Q4) Teen pregnancy rates across Europe are about the same as in the U.S.
A)True
B)False
Q5) 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 REAL Research information, a study by Coan in 2014 using MRI results showed:
A) The brains of people who had frequent sex during the later years were more likely to experience irregularities.
B) The brains of married couples reacted less to stress than the brains of cohabitating couples.
C) There were no differences in the brain between married and single men; however, significant differences were found between brains of married and single women.
D) Couples who had an open sexual relationship showed higher levels of brain activity than those who were in strictly monogamous relationships.
Q2) Legal marriage offers the same rights to same-sex couples as both domestic partnerships and civil unions.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Identify three advantages and three disadvantages of cohabitation as discussed by the textbook.
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) Identify and describe the four stages of Masters and Johnson's male sexual response cycle and explain what happens for men at each stage.
Q2) Which of the following sexual behaviors is most prevalent among heterosexual men and women, regardless of age?
A) Masturbation
B) Manual sex
C) Oral sex
D) Vaginal intercourse
Q3) What is the most frequent sexual technique reported among gay males?
A) Mutual masturbation
B) Anal intercourse
C) Fellatio
D) Fisting
Q4) What is the name for an increase in blood flow to the genitals during the first phase of the sexual response cycle?
A) Vasocongestion
B) Myotonia
C) Intromission
D) Transudation
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Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) What statement is TRUE related to the rates of gay, lesbian, and bisexual relationships among males and females?
A) There are more lesbian women than gay men.
B) There are about equal numbers of gay men, lesbian women, and people who identify as bisexual.
C) There are more gay men than lesbian women.
D) There are more people who identify as bisexual than gay men and lesbian women combined.
Q2) If I am a teenager and considering who to come out to first, which of the following is most likely?
A) Tell a friend first, followed by my mother.
B) First tell my mom, then a friend, and typically wait longer to tell my dad.
C) Tell a close family relative, such as an aunt, first, followed by my mom, then my dad.
D) Tell a friend first, then a teacher or trusted adult outside of my family.
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
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth
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Q1) A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, and has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?
A) The first trimester
B) The second trimester
C) About 8 weeks into the pregnancy
D) About 8 weeks left to go in the pregnancy
Q2) Identify and explain some of the benefits of breastfeeding. What are some of the challenges associated with breastfeeding?
Q3) 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.
Q4) Exercise is not advised during pregnancy.
A)True
B)False
Q5) At what point during the pregnancy do many women report an increased sex drive?
A) During the first trimester
B) During the second trimester
C) During the third trimester
D) Most women report little interest in sex during the entire pregnancy.
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Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) What statement regarding cervical barrier methods is FALSE?
A) They affect hormone levels and inhibit ovulation.
B) They can increase the risk of toxic shock syndrome and urinary tract infections.
C) They can be inserted prior to sexual activity, increasing spontaneity.
D) They require the use of spermicide to increase effectiveness.
Q2) Identify two forms of spermicidal contraception. How do they work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Q3) 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
Q4) What is the name of the device placed just under the skin in the arm that uses timereleased hormones to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years?
A) Depo-Provera
B) Implanon
C) Mirena
D) NuvaRing
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Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning
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Q1) Erectile disorders in younger men are more likely to be _______ based, whereas erectile dysfunctions in older men are more likely to be _______ based.
A) Physically, psychologically
B) Psychologically, physically
C) Relationally, environmentally
D) Environmentally, relationally
Q2) Brad is able to maintain an erection and ejaculate during masturbation. Before his breakup?with his previous partner, he was also able to maintain an erection and ejaculate during sex.?He now has a new partner and has not been able to maintain an erection during sex. What?is a more likely cause for his problem?
A) He may have an STI that is causing medical problems.
B) He may need to have his heart checked out because problems maintaining an?erection are related to cardiovascular problems.
C) He may be experiencing performance fears with his new partner or comparing their?encounters to his previous partner.
D) He may believe that his penis is not the right size or shape in relation to his new?partner's genitals and this is impacting his sexual satisfaction.
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids
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Q1) In what part of the world do the majority of new HIV infections continue to occur?
A) Asia
B) Central and South America
C) Sub Saharan Africa
D) Eastern Europe and Western Asia
Q2) What happened when the first identified cases of HIV were gay men and intravenous drug users?
A) People assumed gay men also used drugs.
B) People became more compassionate towards the gay population.
C) Scientists overlooked the high rates of infection in the lesbian community.
D) As many as 1 out of 5 believed that people infected with HIV got what they deserved.
Q3) It is important to notify your sexual partner as soon as a positive diagnosis for an STI is made except for cases where the STI is not contagious.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.
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Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression
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Q1) What is the primary purpose behind the use of systematic desensitization in treatment for paraphilias?
A) To produce shame about the paraphiliac behavior
B) To switch orgasmic responses to a more socially acceptable source
C) To create a sense of relaxation during intense arousing situations
D) To decrease the sex drive without the use of drugs
Q2) What was one of the earliest treatments for paraphilias?
A) Dipping the genitals in boiling water
B) Isolation away from the community
C) Prison
D) Castration
Q3) What tends to be the primary factor in creating arousal for an exhibitionist?
A) Nudity
B) Being in a public setting
C) Lack of consent
D) Gender of the victim
Q4) 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) Studies show that reports of intimate partner violence are typically an isolated event.
A)True
B)False
Q2) During the slavery period in the U.S., more Black women were raped by White men than White women by Black men. This information supports what idea about rape?
A) The higher incidence of rapes committed by Black men now is related to getting revenge for past injustices.
B) Tension between racial groups creates frustration, anger, and feelings of hatred that are taken out through sexual violence.
C) Rape is more about power issues rather than sexual issues.
D) Rape is committed by individuals who tend to have higher education levels.
Q3) What is it called when a person who has been raped does not discuss the rape with anyone?
A) The acute phase of recovery
B) The phase of self-blame
C) Silent rape reaction
D) Rape myth syndrome
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Chapter 18: Sexuality in the Media and the Arts
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Q1) Describe the historical, cultural, and societal implications for the statement, "One person's pornography can be another person's erotica."
Q2) On what basis has the 1986 Attorney General's Commission on Pornography been criticized?
A) It did not divide pornography by different categories.
B) In analyzing the findings, it did not separate sexual offenders from non-sexual offenders.
C) It relied on testimony from experts and laypersons who mostly supported restricting or eliminating sexually graphic materials.
D) It started out with the bias that pornographic materials are not harmful.
Q3) What percent of individuals trafficked through international sex trade are children?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Q4) What are some things the U.S. government is doing to help protect victims of trafficking? Be sure to cite specific information from your text.
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