LGBTQ+ Studies Exam Solutions
Course Introduction
LGBTQ+ Studies is an interdisciplinary course that explores the histories, cultures, identities, and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority communities. The course examines the development of LGBTQ+ rights movements, key figures and events, intersectionality, representation in media and literature, and the impact of societal attitudes and legal frameworks. Students will engage with theoretical perspectives, analyze contemporary issues, and consider how concepts of gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, and other social identities. Through readings, discussions, and projects, the course fosters a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences and contributions to society.
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UNDERSTANDING HUMAN SEXUALITY 13th Edition by Janet Hyde
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Chapter 1: Sexuality in Perspective
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Q1) Psychopathia Sexualis was authored by
A)Richard von Krafft-Ebing.
B)Henry Havelock Ellis.
C)Magnus Hirschfeld.
D)Sigmund FreuD.
Answer: A
Q2) The cultural code of machismo in the Latin American culture
A)includes an emphasis on male virginity until marriage.
B)mandates that the man be responsible for his family's well-being and honor.
C)advocates males' sexual exclusivity within marriage.
D)means tolerating women's sexual infidelities.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following statements is true of the scientific study of sex?
A)It has emerged as a separate,unified academic discipline.
B)It tends to be an interdisciplinary effort among several scientific disciplines.
C)It is dominated primarily by religious views of sexuality.
D)It is now a dying field of scientific study.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality
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Q1) Mary is on a business trip and meets an old friend she dated in college.She finds that she is still attracted to him,and something inside her tells her,"Go ahead.Invite him to your room and kiss him." However,Mary is happily married with two young and adorable children.Mary and her old friend end up chatting for a while and then go their separate ways.According to the Freudian framework,which of the following parts of Mary's personality is most likely to have prevailed in this situation?
A)id
B)thanatos
C)superego
D)libido
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is most likely an example of schema-inconsistent information?
A)a female nurse
B)a female bouncer
C)a male carpenter
D)a male truck driver
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Sex Research
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true of the direct observation methods of studying sexuality?
A)They have a high level of inaccuracy.
B)They are expensive and time consuming.
C)They often result in purposeful distortion.
D)They generally have a very large sample size.
Answer: B
Q2) In a study of sexuality,500 possible participants were considered for a sample.These people were contacted and asked to participate in the study.Half of them agreed to participate.However,a majority of the participants were male.Which of the following problems is this study most likely to have due to high male participation?
A)observer bias
B)probability sampling
C)volunteer bias
D)concealment
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy
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Q1) The _____ are the pathways by which the egg travels toward the uterus and the sperm reach the egg.
A)ovaries
B)Bartholin glands
C)seminiferous tubules
D)fallopian tubes
Q2) The _____ is an additional layer of skin that forms a sheathlike covering over the glans of the penis.
A)urethra
B)fourchette
C)scrotum
D)foreskin
Q3) The _____ is an example of the external genitals of the female.
A)ovary
B)clitoris
C)uterus
D)vas deferens
Q4) Describe the structure and function of the prostate gland.
Q5) Briefly describe the different types of female genital cutting (FGC).
Q6) How are the uterus,the fallopian tubes,and the ovaries related?
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Chapter 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the
Menstrual
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Q1) One of the causes of _____ is pregnancy.
A)premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
B)amenorrhea
C)dysmenorrhea
D)estrous cycles
Q2) At about 7 weeks post-conception,the sex chromosomes direct the gonads to develop into the _____ in the male.
A)scrotum
B)testis
C)urethra
D)glans
Q3) Which of the following is true regarding the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle?
A)This phase follows the luteal phase.
B)During this phase,the follicle ruptures open and releases a mature egg.
C)The level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)rises significantly during this phase.
D)The levels of estrogen drop significantly during this phase.
Q4) Discuss the biological and psychological cycles that are present in men.
Q5) Discuss the common problem of painful menstruation.
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Chapter 6: Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth
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Q1) What function does amniotic fluid perform?
A)It facilitates conception during ovulation.
B)It helps sperm dissolve the zona pellucida.
C)It propels eggs through the fallopian tubes.
D)It maintains the fetus at a constant temperature.
Q2) Briefly describe the three types of postpartum psychiatric disorders.
Q3) Which of the following is true of pregnancy tests?
A)The most common pregnancy test is based on detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)in a woman's urine.
B)The later it is done,the more difficult it is for laboratory tests to detect pregnancy.
C)All home pregnancy tests accurately detect a pregnancy on the first day of the missed period.
D)All over-the-counter pregnancy tests can detect ectopic pregnancies.
Q4) A major benefit of chorionic villus sampling (CVS)is that it
A)carries with it no risk of fetal loss,unlike amniocentesis.
B)can be conducted in the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy.
C)can be carried out at home with the help of over-the-counter kits.
D)prevents the occurrence of subsequent ectopic pregnancies.
Q5) What effect can the intake of alcohol by a pregnant woman have on her fetus?
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Chapter 7: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) How is a vasectomy performed?
A)It requires the removal of both Cowper's and Tyson's glands.
B)It involves the surgical removal of the corpus cavernosa.
C)It centers on the removal of the foreskin in uncircumcised men.
D)It requires either the cutting or the tying up of the vas deferens.
Q2) Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is erroneous?
A)It does not interfere in any way with sex hormone production.
B)It interferes with both a man's erection and ejaculation.
C)It is a brief and relatively simple procedure.
D)It requires either cutting or tying up the vas deferens.
Q3) A(n)_____ is a contraceptive sheath that is placed over the penis.
A)FemCap
B)intrauterine device (IUD)
C)condom
D)diaphragm
Q4) Which of the following is true of RU-486?
A)It provides nourishment to the endometrium.
B)It can induce a very early abortion.
C)It prevents natural miscarriages.
D)It renders women completely infertile.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Arousal
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Q1) What is two-person cybersex? Discuss the moral issues that may raise.
Q2) Masters and Johnson's research excluded
A)people who were orgasmic.
B)people who were multiply orgasmic.
C)people who experienced a lack of sexual desire.
D)people who had high levels of sexual desires.
Q3) _____ stimulation is almost always involved in producing orgasm,even during vaginal intercourse.
A)Clitoral
B)Carpopedal
C)Abdominal
D)Ovarian
Q4) The "rear-entry" position during sexual intercourse is A)ideal for pregnant women in their third trimester.
B)seldom adopted by animals.
C)characterized by a face-to-face stance.
D)also known as "doggy position."
Q5) What are the health risks associated with anal intercourse? What measures can one take to prevent them?
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Q6) Briefly explain the Dual Control Model of sexual response.
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Chapter 9: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) A fuck buddy refers to
A)a partner with whom one regularly engages in sexual activity but not other types of activity and is not a friend.
B)a friend,who is also a romantic partner,with whom one regularly engages in sexual activity.
C)a stranger or an acquaintance with whom one engages in sexual activity.
D)a companion,who is not a romantic partner,with whom one occasionally engages in sexual activity.
Q2) According to the study by Valkenberg and Peter,a majority of adolescents maintain online profiles on social networking sites to
A)showcase their artistic abilities.
B)access music and movie databases.
C)hunt for job opportunities.
D)keep up with friends.
Q3) What is meant by sexualization? What are some of its potential consequences?
Q4) Briefly discuss the development of gender identity during adolescence.
Q5) Explain the concept of friends with benefits (FWB).
Q6) How have attitudes toward masturbation changed in the 20th century?
Q7) What is meant by hooking up?
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Chapter 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood
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Q1) Which of the following traditional gender roles is observed most often in marriages in the United States?
A)The wife is most likely to be the initiator of sexual intercourse.
B)The husband is most likely to be the initiator of sexual intercourse.
C)The husband is most likely to refuse offers of sexual intercourse.
D)Both the husband and the wife are equally likely to initiate sexual intercourse.
Q2) What role does extramarital sex play from an evolutionary perspective?
Q3) Which of the following has research proven to be an advantage of marriage over cohabitation?
Q4) According to Masters and Johnson,_____.
A)the elderly should abstain from sexual activity because of declining physical health
B)the elderly can maintain their sexual capacity by regular sexual expression
C)the elderly should abstain from sexual activity because of declining emotional health
D)the elderly are physiologically incapable of orgasming or feeling sexual pleasure
Q5) What is swinging? What background do swingers typically come from?
Q6) Briefly discuss the consequences of nonmonogamy for the primary relationship.
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Chapter 11: Attraction, love, and Communication
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Q1) Which of the following would be the best predictor of adult attachment styles?
A)separation from a parent during childhood by death
B)separation from a parent during childhood by divorce
C)one's perception of the quality of the relationship with parents
D)one's experience in sexual relationships during the adolescence period
Q2) Steve says to his girlfriend,"I noticed you didn't seem particularly excited last night,when I suggested that we go away together for the weekend.Am I right?" This is Steve's attempt at
A)paraphrasing his partner's messages.
B)defensively communicating with his partner.
C)validating his partner's feelings.
D)drawing his partner out.
Q3) According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions would be an expression of passion?
A)negotiating
B)fighting
C)kissing
D)empathizing
Q4) Briefly explain the two component theory of love.
Q5) Briefly define Sternberg's three components of love.
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Chapter 12: Gender and Sexuality
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Q1) In his book "The New Male Sexuality," Bernie Zilbergeld suggests that
A)men should always be ready to have sex.
B)men should express only those feelings that are consistent with the male role,especially in bed.
C)men should focus on real sex that involves a penile-vaginal intercourse.
D)there are many enjoyable forms of sexual behavior that do not require an erection.
Q2) With regard to masturbation,studies have shown that
A)females reported masturbating as often as males from their teens.
B)males masturbated more often than females.
C)females began masturbation at a younger age than males.
D)gender differences in masturbation have not been reported in recent studies.
Q3) Which of the following is a true statement about gender dysphoria?
A)It involves a match between a person's gender identity and natal gender.
B)It is a term used in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5).
C)It appears during late adulthood.
D)It involves a strong preference for toys and games typical of one's own gender.
Q4) How are the sexual responses of males and females to erotic stimuli measured?
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Chapter 13: Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or Bi
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Q1) Which of the following is true about bisexuality according to research?
A)Bisexuality is more common than exclusive homosexuality.
B)Bisexuality is socially acceptable and occurs only in urban areas.
C)Bisexuality is a relatively recent phenomenon.
D)Bisexuality prevents the spreading of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Q2) Which of the following is true about prenatal factors influencing the development of a person's sexuality?
A)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones does not affect the physical development of the fetus.
B)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones does not affect the sexual orientation of the fetus.
C)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones can produce male characteristics in female fetuses and vice versa.
D)Evidence shows that exposure to atypical hormones can affect the sexual development of male but not female fetuses.
Q3) Describe how,according to the sociological theory,labeling affects the development of a person's sexual identity.
Q4) How might prenatal factors account for the development of homosexuality?
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Chapter 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior
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Q1) Ben is an exhibitionist who finds himself unable to concentrate on his work because he is constantly thinking about the sexual pleasure he derived from his previous outings and from fantasizing about future scenarios.Ben is at the _____ step of the four-step cycle of sexual addiction identified by Carnes.
A)despair
B)preoccupation
C)compulsive sexual behavior
D)rituals
Q2) _____ refers to automatic,unintentional sexual behaviors during sleep.
A)Asphyxiophilia
B)Necrophilia
C)Insomnia
D)Sexsomnia
Q3) _____ is defined as a desire to induce oneself to a state of oxygen deficiency to create or enhance sexual arousal or orgasm.
A)Halitosis
B)Asphyxiophilia
C)Scoptophilia
D)Coprophilia
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Chapter 15: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Which of the following refers to a drug that is administered to women during dates to induce drowsiness or sleep so as to facilitate rape?
A)minipill
B)roofie
C)multipill
D)diuretic
Q2) Which of the following is true about sex between a psychotherapist and his or her client?
A)It is not considered an ethical violation.
B)It can be psychologically damaging to the patient.
C)It rarely occurs if the psychotherapist is male.
D)It has no emotional consequences for the already suffering patient.
Q3) _____ refers to the inability to recall important personal information,usually of a traumatic nature.
A)Dissociative amnesia
B)Restorative amnesia
C)Refractory amnesia
D)Transient global amnesia
Q4) Discuss the role of alcohol in sexual assault.
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Chapter 16: Sex for Sale
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Q1) Loops are
A)short hard-core sex films.
B)contraceptive vaginal rings.
C)decorative penis and nipple clamps.
D)multicultural photomontages.
Q2) Rebecca manages an in-call service.She makes appointments with clients and ensures that every client pays for the services rendered.She pays a part of the earning to the prostitutes working for her and keeps the rest for herself.Here,Rebecca plays the role of a _____.
A)streetwalker
B)hustler
C)madam
D)courtesan
Q3) "_____" refers to a woman who manages or owns an in-call service,an out-call service,a brothel,or an escort service.
A)Courtesan
B)Madam
C)Concubine
D)Hustler
Q4) Discuss the growth of sex tourism.
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Chapter 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
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Q1) Some women may only attain an orgasm through masturbation or hand or mouth stimulation by the partner.The notion that this is a disorder can be linked to the
A)sexual scripts and beliefs that there is a "right" way to have sex.
B)definition of orgasm by modern scientific thought.
C)fact that it does not consider the other partner's need to orgasm.
D)physiological changes that accompany an orgasm.
Q2) Which of the following is the major criticism leveled against sex therapy by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz?
A)Sex therapists have created a lot of illnesses by creating arbitrary diagnostic categories.
B)Therapies focus on the individual and not on the social systems needed to support healing.
C)Women are marginalized in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders.
D)The studies have been biased in terms of selection of the samples.
Q3) In couple therapy,the focus of the therapy is on
A)the couple's relationship itself.
B)ignoring the antagonism and tension between the partners.
C)the use of sensate focus exercises.
D)the use of sex surrogates early in the treatment process.
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Approximately five percent of the people who become infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)continue for 10 years or more with no deterioration of their immune systems.These people have been labeled as A)rapid progressors.
B)regressors.
C)nonprogressors.
D)super-immunes.
Q2) Which of the following groups of cells of the body does human immune deficiency virus (HIV)invade?
A)epithelial cells
B)red blood cells
C)T cells
D)B cells
Q3) The most common means of transmission of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)in Thailand is
A)homosexual intercourse.
B)heterosexual intercourse.
C)intravenous drug use.
D)contaminated blooD.
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Chapter 19: Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality
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Q1) Compare the pro-life and pro-choice ethical positions on abortion with a description of the justifications supporting each position.
Q2) Which of the following is true about the teachings of Gautama,the Buddha?
A)His teachings focused on extreme asceticism as he believed that there was no middle path between hedonism and asceticism.
B)His teachings sanctioned polygyny and concubinage.
C)His teachings emphasized enlightenment and escaping the suffering of this world.
D)His discourses on tantric Buddhism deal with the art of black magic.
Q3) Buddhism most closely follows the _____ ethics.
A)hedonistic
B)sophomoristic
C)ascetic
D)situationistic
Q4) Situationism is defined as
A)a moral system based on maximizing pleasure and avoiding pain.
B)an approach to life emphasizing discipline and impulse control.
C)ethics based on the assumption that there are rules for human conduct.
D)sexual ethics based on relationships rather than absolute rules.
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Chapter 20: Sex and the Law
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Q1) In the 1982 case of New York v.Ferber,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled unanimously that _____ is illegal.
A)same-sex pornography
B)amateur pornography shot using hidden cameras
C)child pornography
D)pornography on the Internet
Q2) Which of the following is true about laws against cohabitation?
A)These laws make cohabitation illegal in all 50 states.
B)These laws are rarely enforced but they have been used in some child custody cases.
C)These laws are strictly enforced in all states in an effort to prevent rampant illegitimacy.
D)These laws are justified on the grounds of preventing adultery.
Q3) In the 1973 case of Miller v.California,the provision that allows the local community to determine what is obscene is referred to as
A)religious morality.
B)social ethical categories.
C)contemporary community standards.
D)ethical community standards.
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