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Introduction to Sexuality Studies explores the diverse and complex dimensions of human sexuality from interdisciplinary perspectives, including sociology, psychology, history, and cultural studies. Students engage with key concepts such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and the social construction of sexuality, while examining how sexuality intersects with issues of power, politics, health, and representation. Through critical analysis of texts, media, and lived experiences, the course encourages thoughtful discussion of sexual norms, rights, and diversity in local and global contexts.
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Sexuality Now Embracing Diversity 4th Edition by Janell L. Carroll
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Chapter 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present
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Q1) Food binding originated out of men's desire for women with small feminine feet.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) During the time of the Sexual Revolution, changes took place related to sexuality in what area(s)?
A) Advertising
B) Fashion
C) Gender roles
D) All of these Answer: D
Q3) According to your text, which woman's work had the most profound influence on women's sexuality for the first half of the 20 century?
A) Virginia Johnson
B) Gloria Steinem
C) Queen Victoria
D) Margaret Sanger
Answer: D
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) Of the following early sexuality researchers, who would most likely label homosexual behavior as pathological?
A) Magnus Hirschfeld
B) Richard von Krafft-Ebing
C) Katharine Bement Davis
D) Clelia Mosher
Answer: B
Q2) Sexuality research has become fragmented over the last few decades.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews and questionnaires in sexuality related research?
Answer: Not provided.
Q4) In the 2010 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, findings showed that the rate of vaginal intercourse among heterosexual teens is increasing rapidly.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality
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Q1) What is an important characteristic of active listening?
A) Nonverbal communication
B) Self-disclosure
C) Expressing one's own thoughts and feelings
D) Physical proximity
Answer: A
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) Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and
Gender
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Q1) What is the rarest disorder of sex development in which a child is born with both, fully formed ovaries and fully formed testes?
A) Hermaphroditism
B) Klinefelter's syndrome
C) Turner's syndrome
D) XYY syndrome
Q2) What does the term "gender-neutral housing" refer to on college campuses?
A) Allowing transgendered students to have equal access for housing options
B) Allowing male floors and female floors within the same residence hall
C) Allowing male and female students to share rooms in a residence hall
D) Allowing homosexual and bisexual students to have special room requests
Q3) What is TRUE of sex reassignment surgery (SRS)?
A) It is a relatively simple procedure.
B) It destroys orgasmic capacity.
C) The results are best for female-to-male transitions.
D) It sometimes doesn't relieve psychological suffering.
Q4) Describe the differences in the way boys and girls are often treated differently in U.S. classrooms by their teachers.
Q5) Define androgyny and give two examples of androgynous behavior.
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Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a psychological disorder.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Implantation of a fertilized egg usually occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Couples who are more comfortable with their sexuality report higher levels of sexual intercourse during menstruation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is the primary function of the mons veneris?
A) To release hormones in a cyclical pattern
B) To aid in the maturation of the ova
C) To protect the genitals during intercourse
D) To facilitate conception
Q5) Discuss what we know about why puberty begins. Identify the factors that appear to be related to the onset of puberty?
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Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) A man is experiencing a bump in his scrotum. This happened while he was lifting heavy boxes. Which of the following conditions is he most likely to have?
A) Hydrocele
B) Prostate cancer
C) Inguinal hernia
D) Scrotal hernia
Q2) What triggers puberty in a boy's life?
A) Testosterone production
B) Onset of nighttime erections
C) Sperm production
D) It is unknown.
Q3) Pre-ejaculatory fluid that many men experience during arousal is not able to contain sperm as it occurs prior to movement of the sperm from the vas deferens to the ejaculatory ducts.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe how and why the scrotum works to regulate temperature for the testicles.
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) Six ways to enhance our ability to form relationships were discussed. Identify and explain 4 of the 6.
Q2) Research has found that age and relationship length are both positively related to intimacy and commitment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) "I feel very possessive about _____" is an example from which part of Rubin's Love Scale?
A) Needing
B) Trusting
C) Affection
D) Passion
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Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
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Q1) Who typically communicates about sexuality between parents and children?
A) Mothers to daughters and fathers to sons
B) Mothers to both sons and daughters
C) Fathers to both sons and daughters
D) Mothers and fathers equally to sons and daughters
Q2) What was the focus of early 20 century sexuality education movement of the American Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis?
A) Pregnancy prevention
B) STI prevention
C) Preventing premarital sex
D) Provide information about intimate relationships
Q3) What country has the world's lowest rates of teenage pregnancy?
A) France
B) China
C) The Netherlands
D) Brazil
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) Which of the following couples are more likely to divorce?
A) A Korean couple
B) A Mexican American couple
C) A White couple
D) A mixed-race couple
Q2) What statement best describes a trend related to the practice of "hooking up" on college campuses?
A) It is estimated that between 30-40% of college students have engaged in at least one hook up.
B) There are no gender differences in rates and perceptions of "hooking up".
C) Both men and women report engaging in this behavior for purely physical reasons, although the research does not clearly indicate this to be true.
D) Heterosexual students are more likely to engage in "hooking up" than homosexual students.
Q3) According to the Defense of Marriage Act, what defines a "spouse"?
A) A person of the other sex
B) A person of either sex
C) A person who is either legally married or in a legal civil union
D) It varies from state to state.
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Chapter 10: Sexual Expression
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Q1) Some critics of Masters and Johnson's 4-phase model of the sexual response cycle believe that it focuses too much on:
A) Foreplay
B) Technique
C) Frequency of intercourse
D) Orgasm
Q2) Compared to the other models of sexual response, David Reed's model is more based on:
A) Physiological response
B) Psychosocial factors
C) Gender differences
D) Cultural influences
Q3) If someone says they choose to be abstinent, you can most likely assume they do not engage in:
A) Vaginal sex
B) Oral sex
C) Masturbation
D) All of these
Q4) Describe a typical Japanese "love hotel". What function do these serve for Japanese couples?
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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) Through oral sex
C) Father-son sexual contact
D) Through anal intercourse
Q2) How has the frequency of same-sex behavior in the United States changed over the years?
A) It has increased over the years due to changes in the social status of homosexuality.
B) It has decreased over the years due to increased homophobia.
C) It has only increased among men but not among women.
D) It has remained constant over the years in spite of the changes in the social status of homosexuality.
Q3) What greatly influenced the harsh attitude toward homosexuality in the early American colonies?
A) The strong influence of the Catholic Church
B) The Puritanical origins of the early settlers
C) Interaction with Native Americans who condoned homosexuality
D) Early venereal diseases spread in the colonies by homosexuals
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Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth
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Q1) What is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester?
A) Ectopic pregnancy
B) Excessive loss of blood due to miscarriage
C) Bacterial blood infections transferred through the placenta
D) Uncontrollable morning sickness
Q2) Drinking alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy has not been found to be harmful, although drinking during the second or third trimester is associated with higher rates of birth defect.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How much does the average full-term baby weigh at birth?
A) Four pounds
B) Six pounds
C) Seven and a half pounds
D) Nine and a half pounds
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a process that facilitates conception?
A) Female sexual desire peaks at ovulation until just before menstruation.
B) A mucus plug appears in the cervix to trap sperm.
C) Cervical mucus becomes thinner and stretchy.
D) Female orgasm helps draw semen into the uterus.
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Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) What statement describes the female condom?
A) It is composed of two rings joined by a sheath.
B) It is made of rubber or latex.
C) It can be used more than once.
D) It must be fitted by a physician.
Q2) What is one of the most common physiological symptoms following an abortion?
A) Heavy bleeding
B) Cervical laceration
C) Uterine perforation
D) Fatigue
Q3) Identify two forms of spermicidal contraception. How do they work and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Q4) Depo-Provera is a form of progestin injected into the muscle of a woman's arm or buttock that last for 3 month.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Progestin-only birth control methods are recommended for women who are breastfeeding.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning
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Q1) 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 caught an STI from his previous partner 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 be experiencing 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.
Q2) Which of the following methods are used to treat erectile disorder?
A) Psychological treatments
B) Pharmacological treatments
C) Hormonal treatments
D) All of these
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS
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Q1) What is a serious complication commonly associated with viral hepatitis?
A) Diabetes
B) Brain damage
C) Liver damage
D) Infertility
Q2) It is estimated that _____ percent of sexually active men and women will get HPV at some point in their lives.
A) 20
B) 30
C) 50
D) 70
Q3) How can gonorrhea be contracted?
A) Oral sex
B) Vaginal sex
C) Newborn during delivery
D) All of these
Q4) Since the 1990s, the annual number of new HIV infections worldwide has steadily declined.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression
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Q1) 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.
Q2) What does sexuality expert, Patrick Carnes, suggest related to sexual addicts?
A) Sexual addicts lack empathy and do not typically feel remorseful for their behavior.
B) Sexual addicts are more likely to come from divorced families and/or experience sexual abuse as children.
C) Sexual addicts goes through four continuous cycles, related to thoughts of sex, preparation for sex, compulsive sexual behavior, and feelings of despair.
D) Sexual addicts are typically married males whose partners are not sexually open and after a period of repression of their sexuality they end up being hypersexual.
Q3) Where did "Megan's Law" come from? How is "Megan's Law" applied in communities?
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Chapter 17: Power and Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Explain how rape is defined differently around the world and how rape rates vary depending on a culture's definition. Give three examples from different cultures to highlight your response.
Q2) What is a common gender difference found related to attitudes about rape?
A) Men overall are less empathetic toward rape.
B) Men believe more rape myths and have higher levels of victim blaming.
C) Men are more likely to expect sex after paying for an expensive date.
D) All of these
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
Q4) Discuss how the following statement, "rape is the only violent crime in which the victim is expected to fight back," influences society's views about rape and a victim's ability to cope with a sexual assault.
Q5) Define sexual harassment and differentiate between the various types of sexual harassment. Give an example for each.
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Chapter 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex
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Q1) 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, they 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) They started out with the bias that pornographic materials are not harmful.
Q2) The first Presidential Commission on pornography from 1970 found that exposure to explicit sexual materials was highly correlated to increased criminal sexual behavior. A)True
B)False
Q3) Streetwalking is the most dangerous form of prostitution. A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify the pros and cons of legalized sex work.
Q5) Explain how the courts define pornography and obscenity. Be sure to include the specific criteria used to distinguish each.
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