Introduction to Human Sexuality
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Human Sexuality provides students with a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of human sexuality. The course examines topics such as sexual development, orientation, gender identity, reproduction, relationships, and sexual health. Students explore how societal attitudes, values, and norms influence sexual behaviors and perceptions, as well as issues related to sexual ethics, consent, and diversity. The curriculum encourages informed discussion, critical thinking, and self-reflection in a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
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) A man in ancient Greece would likely be arrested if caught doing which of the following?
A)Having sex with a prostitute
B)Having sex with an adolescent male
C)Having sex with a prepubescent boy
D)Divorcing his wife without cause
Answer: C
Q2) In ancient Greek times, prostitution flourished
A)only among the royal families.
B)only among the average-middle class.
C)only among the lower class.
D)at every level of society.
Answer: D
Q3) To Taoist masters of China, masturbation was
A)acceptable for men but not for women.
B)shameful.
C)acceptable for women only.
D)considered a healthy sexual outlet for men.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Research Methods in Human Sexuality
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Q1) Case studies require that the subject be alive to be studied.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The process of gathering information from volunteer respondents about their knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors is called
A)a case study.
B)correlational research.
C)a survey.
D)an experiment.
Answer: C
Q3) In sex studies, non-volunteers tend to be more sexually permissive than volunteers.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Correlational research can determine cause and effect relationships.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Which of the following is the medical term for the absence of menstruation in a woman who has not menstruated at all by the age of 16 or 17?
A)Primary amenorrhea
B)Secondary amenorrhea
C)Menstrual dysphoric disorder
D)Primary dysmenorrhea
Answer: A
Q2) Orgasm can help to relieve menstrual discomfort.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Men are less prone to urinary tract infections than are women.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) The tissue that partially covers the clitoral glans is the mons veneris.
A)True
B)False Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The head of a spermatozoon houses the A)tail piece.
B)ova.
C)spermatocytes.
D)chromosomes.
Q2) The seminal vesicles are small glands that produce much of the fluid that comprises semen.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Priapism is a condition in which it is difficult to retract the foreskin in an uncircumcised male.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Name one argument for and one argument against male circumcision.
Q5) The ejaculatory duct
A)produces fluid that becomes part of semen.
B)directs sperm cells to the epididymis.
C)directs semen to the urethra.
D)produces sperm cells.
Q6) What are the two stages of ejaculation?
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Chapter 5: Sexual Arousal and Response
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Q1) Compare and contrast the physiological changes in males versus females according to Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle during all stages.
Q2) Parts of the body that are especially sensitive to tactile stimulations, strokes, and caresses are known as
A)the cutaneous senses.
B)erogenous zones.
C)the scents.
D)personal zones.
Q3) Across several studies, it has been found that androgen levels
A)predict sexual interest or sexual drives.
B)were related to the likelihood of pregnancy.
C)can predict the occurrence of sexual behaviors almost exactly.
D)most likely affect the sexual interests of women but not men.
Q4) Orgasm in the female results in contractions of the
A)vaginal barrel and uterus.
B)vaginal barrel and urethral bulb.
C)vaginal barrel, uterus, and anal sphincter.
D)uterus and urethra.
Q5) List the names of the two main types of erogenous zones described in the text.
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Chapter 6: Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences
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Q1) All of the following are True of the original males that were documented with the Dominican Republic Syndrome EXCEPT
A)at birth their external genitalia was malformed and resembled female genitalia.
B)at puberty they started producing normal testosterone levels.
C)their "clitorises" expanded into penises.
D)the majority maintained the stereotypical female gender role into adulthood.
Q2) On average, males perform better than females at
A)verbal problem-solving skills.
B)visual-spatial abilities.
C)describing emotions.
D)solving crossword puzzles.
Q3) Which of the following is True regarding fetal sexual differentiation?
A)Large amounts of androgens are produced in female fetuses.
B)The presence of estrogen promotes the development of female sexual organs.
C)The development of the external female genitalia occurs in the absence of male sex hormones.
D)DHT prevents the formation of female reproductive organs.
Q4) Name three steps for gender-reassignment.
Q5) Name three intersexual conditions.
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Chapter 7: Attraction and Lovebinding Forces
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Q1) In the Triangular Theory of Love, a relationship that has both passion and commitment but lacks intimacy is called
A)empty love.
B)companionate love.
C)consummate love.
D)fatuous love.
Q2) In Sternberg's model which is True of an ideal marriage?
A)An ideal marriage is considered to be exclusively romantic love.
B)There is a healthy dose of passion, intimacy and commitment.
C)There is mostly passion with some intimacy and commitment.
D)Commitment is the most important characteristic.
Q3) According to the text, a major component in people's ratings of attraction is A)intelligence.
B)physical appearance.
C)personality.
D)family background.
Q4) According to the bulk of social psychological research, opposites always attract.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Relationships and Communication
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Q1) Which of the following will do little to deter or slow deterioration in a relationship?
A)A commitment to maintaining the relationship
B)A belief in the ability to overcome difficulties
C)Seeking professional help
D)Waiting for things to improve on their own
Q2) Which of the following is a type of communicative response to situations that creates jealousy?
A)avoidance
B)constructive communication
C)destructive communication
D)All of the above
Q3) Is there such a thing as "normal jealousy" in a relationship?
A)No. Jealousy leads to the deterioration of relationships.
B)No. Jealousy can be more or less intense, but it typically signifies a problem in the relationship.
C)Yes. Most jealousy is a normal and healthy part of human relationships.
D)Yes. It can happen during occasional feelings of self-doubt.
Q4) Name three factors that make communication about sex difficult.
Q5) Discuss ways to cope with the deterioration of a relationship.
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Chapter 9: Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies
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Q1) In the 18th century, all of these diseases were said to be caused by masturbation, EXCEPT
A)tuberculosis.
B)epilepsy.
C)Parkinson's disease.
D)memory loss.
Q2) Vibrators designed to help a woman experience orgasm were invented as early as the 1880s.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which statement is True concerning oral sex?
A)More highly educated people are more likely to have practiced oral sex.
B)African American men and women are more likely to have practiced oral sex compared to other ethnicities.
C)Latino and Latina Americans are less likely to participate in oral sex than African Americans.
D)Men without a high school diploma usually settle for oral sex in their sexual encounters.
Q4) Describe how sociocultural factors affect oral sex.
Q5) Describe three positive functions of sexual fantasies.
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Chapter 10: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) Most gay people have a gender identity that is inconsistent with their anatomic sex.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Historically, males in the U. S. have "come out" ______________ than females.
A)two years later
B)at the same time
C)two years earlier
D)None of the above
Q3) Sexual orientations do not run in families.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Experiences of lesbians rarely differ according to ethnicity.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Evidence links the X and Y sex chromosomes to gay sexual orientation.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Outline the Kinsey continuum of sexual orientation and discuss criticisms of his approach.
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Chapter 11: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) The Lamaze method of childbirth teaches a woman
A)how to deliver a child without any help.
B)how to deliver a child in total darkness.
C)how to induce labor whenever a woman wants.
D)special breathing and relaxation techniques.
Q2) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection may be associated with A)a lower risk of birth defects.
B)a higher rate of multiple births.
C)a higher risk of birth defects.
D)a lower rate of implantation.
Q3) Explain two methods couples can use to optimize the chances of conception.
Q4) Prior to birthing, a surgical incision known as an episiotomy may be made in a woman's A)vagina.
B)perineum.
C)cervix.
D)abdomen.
Q5) Discuss testing for infertility and causes of infertility in the human male.
Q6) Describe one folklore based and one modern method for selecting the sex of a child.
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Chapter 12: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Douching can be an effective method of contraception after coitus.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which is NOT True about cervical caps?
A)They are smaller than a diaphragm.
B)They provide continuous protection for nearly 48 hours.
C)They are intended to be used with a spermicide.
D)They sometimes cause irritation to the uterus.
Q3) Which statement is True regarding the history of abortion?
A)The Bible specifically prohibits abortion.
B)In 1869, Pope Pius IX declared that human life begins forty days after conception.
C)In the United States, abortion was legalized in 1965.
D)Abortion was legal in the United States from 1607 to 1828.
Q4) For maximum effectiveness, how long must a diaphragm be kept in place after intercourse?
A)3 hours
B)6 hours
C)12 hours
D)24 hours
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Chapter 13: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Most teenage pregnancies result from the belief that a baby will fill an emotional void.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Testosterone stimulates the growth in boys of all of these, EXCEPT A)prostate gland.
B)breast tissue.
C)testicles.
D)seminal vesicles.
Q3) Benjamin has noticed that his voice is starting to crack and that it changes from a high-pitched soprano to a lower tone with little warning. This is due to the growth and development of his A)trachea. B)tongue.
C)tonsils.
D)larynx.
Q4) Most females are fully developed and fertile by the age of 14.
A)True B)False
Q5) Discuss guidelines for parents dealing with their child's sexual behavior.
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Chapter 14: Sexuality in Adulthood
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Q1) Which of the following is not a symptom of menopause?
A)Vaginal walls lose much elasticity.
B)The vagina shrivels in size.
C)The labia majora thin.
D)The vagina produces less lubrication.
Q2) People who live together prior to marriage are far less likely to end up divorced.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In consensual adultery, when both partners participate in adultery at the same time, it is termed
A)a dark triad.
B)swinging.
C)psychopathy.
D)bidultry.
Q4) Caretakers of the mentally disabled generally
A)offer comprehensive sex education programs.
B)discourage retarded people from learning about sexuality.
C)view their clients as capable of learning about sexuality.
D)encourage their clients to establish committed sexual relationships.
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Chapter 15: Sexual Dysfunctions
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Q1) Antidepressant drugs may be useful in treating premature ejaculation by increasing the action of A)testosterone. B)norepenephrine.
C)serotonin. D)inhibin.
Q2) When Kinsey conducted his surveys, there were A)no effective treatments for sexual dysfunctions. B)many treatments for sexual dysfunctions based on myths and cultural beliefs. C)few treatments available for sexual dysfunction outside of the doctor's office. D)treatments for most of the sexual dysfunctions.
Q3) Discuss both early and delayed ejaculation disorders in men.
Q4) In men, sexual arousal disorder is referred to as A)sexual aversion.
B)premature ejaculation. C)hypogonadism.
D)erectile dysfunction.
Q5) List three biological approaches to treating erectile disorder.
Q6) List three ethical concerns involved in obtaining Viagra online.
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Chapter 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT reduce the possibility of a yeast infection?
A)Douching with a slightly acidic mixture of water and vinegar
B)Wearing cotton underwear and loose fitting clothing
C)Ingesting a pint of yogurt a day
D)Reducing the intake of dairy products, sugars, and artificial sweeteners
Q2) Trichomonas vaginalis is a A)bacteria.
B)parasite.
C)virus.
D)fungus.
Q3) Nearly all bacterial sexually transmitted infections can be effectively treated with A)retrovirals.
B)antivirals.
C)antioxidents.
D)antibiotics.
Q4) Describe the latest treatment regimens for someone who is HIV positive.
Q5) All STIs have clear, unambiguous symptoms.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Atypical Sexual Variations
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Q1) Research suggests that voyeurs and exhibitionists often were victims of childhood sexual abuse.
A)True
B)False
Q2) For nearly half of exhibitionists, their behavior progresses to more serious crimes of sexual aggression.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the Kinsey studies, how prevalent was zoophilia?
A)About 20% of both men and women reported having had sexual contact with animals.
B)About 20% of males but only 1% of females reported having had sexual contact with animals.
C)About 8% of men and 3-4% of women reported having had sexual contact with an animal.
D)Only 1-2% of men and women reported having had some sexual contact with an animal.
Q4) Describe the process of covert sensitization as a treatment option for paraphilia.
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Chapter 18: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Overwhelmingly, the most frequent types of rapes are committed by A)men against women.
B)men against men.
C)men against female relatives.
D)women against men.
Q2) Research generally supports the stereotype of the pedophile as A)someone who abuses children only in times of stress.
B)emotionally unstable, impulsive, and mistrustful.
C)manipulative, aggressive, and emotionally stable.
D)clear thinking and trustworthy.
Q3) List the suggestions from the text as to how to deal with sexual harassment.
Q4) According to a recent federal report published by the Department of Education on the sexual misconduct of educators, approximately what percentage of incidents of sexual misconduct in U.S. schools were perpetrated by women?
A)5%
B)25%
C)40%
D)60%
Q5) Name three characteristics of the typical pedophile and child molester.
Q6) Describe the processes of surgical and chemical castration.
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Chapter 19: Commercial Sex
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Q1) Sexually explicit material that is not obscene is called A)library porn.
B)titillation press.
C)pornography.
D)erotica.
Q2) Some prostitutes die young from A)drug abuse.
B)disease.
C)suicide.
D)All of the above
Q3) Differentiate between streetwalkers and call girls?
Q4) Heterosexual men and women will only be sexually aroused by male-female sexual erotica or pornography.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In some Third World countries, daughters of poor families may enter sex work
A)purposefully in order to support their families.
B)by having their parents sell them to recruiters.
C)after running away from the impoverished conditions of their homes.
D)in order to elevate their social status from poverty.
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