Marriage and Family Studies
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Marriage and Family Studies explores the social, cultural, psychological, and historical foundations of marriage and family life. The course examines the dynamics of family relationships, roles, and structures, as well as patterns of communication, conflict resolution, parenting, and intimacy. Students will analyze the impact of diversity, gender, class, and societal changes on families, and consider contemporary issues such as divorce, remarriage, cohabitation, and alternative family forms. Through research, theory, and practical application, the course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of family systems and their role within 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) Which of the following statements is true of sexual techniques?
A)Incest is one of the most common sexual techniques in most cultures.
B)Inflicting pain on one's partner during sexual intercourse is a strict taboo in most societies.
C)Cunnilingus is condemned in American culture.
D)Most commonly,both men and women in various societies mutually inflict pain on each other.
Answer: D
Q2) Observations of other species indicate that our basic mammalian heritage is
A)composed of both heterosexual and homosexual elements.
B)composed exclusively of same-gender sexual behavior.
C)created by the expression of heterosexual tendencies alone.
D)noted to be asexual in nature as procreation does not require sexual intercourse.
Answer: A
Q3) Should same-sex marriages be made a basic sexual right? Why or why not?
Answer: Student answers will vary.Answers could include information on the nature versus nurture debate,the impact on society,equal civil rights,discrimination,and the role of sexual health.
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality
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Q1) The _____ ideology is our basis for asserting that marriage is exclusively for a man and a woman,since only a heterosexual couple can reproduce.
A)recreational
B)relational
C)procreational
D)bilinear
Answer: A
Q2) The phallic stage
A)occurs before the oral stage.
B)is experienced only by girls.
C)is marked by the Oedipus complex.
D)is marked by oral fixation.
Answer: C
Q3) _____ is the study of the psychological mechanisms that have been shaped by natural selection.
A)Environmental psychology
B)Structural functionalism
C)Evolutionary psychology
D)Cultural relativism
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Sex Research
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true of the study called Sexual Assault among Latinas (SALAS)?
A)It had a response rate of 69 percent.
B)It employed face-to-face interviews for gathering data.
C)It used a sample that underrepresented the diversity among Latinas today.
D)It ensured that all interviewers were women.
Answer: D
Q2) A group of researchers want to study the effects of alcohol on sexual behavior in mice.They inject 50 mice with an alcohol solution and inject 50 other mice with a harmless saline solution,after which they observe their mating behavior.In this example,which of the following is the dependent variable?
A)alcohol
B)the sexual behavior
C)the mice
D)saline solution
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy
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Q1) What is male circumcision? Why is it practiced and what are its advantages?
Q2) Circumcision refers to the surgical removal of the _____.
A)fourchette
B)perineum
C)foreskin
D)urethra
Q3) The raised ridge at the edge of the glans of a penis is called the _____.
A)corona
B)shaft
C)meatus
D)perineum
Q4) Which of the following is true of the penis and the clitoris?
A)Unlike the clitoris,the penis is erectile.
B)Both the penis and clitoris comprise of a shaft and the glans.
C)Unlike the penis,the clitoris has few or no nerve endings.
D)Both the penis and clitoris have a direct function in reproduction.
Q5) What is the cremasteric reflex? What is its function?
Q6) Describe the similarities between the clitoris and the penis.
Q7) Briefly describe the risk factors for breast and cervical cancer,the treatment options available,and their likely outcomes.
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Chapter 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the
Menstrual Cycle
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Q1) Faye has been experiencing very painful periods that last an unusually long time.According to her gynecologist,Faye's condition is due to the fact that the lining of her uterus is growing in places other than the uterus.From the information provided,which of the following conditions would best characterize her symptoms?
A)dysmenorrhea
B)amenorrhea
C)endometriosis
D)premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Q2) Which phase of the menstrual cycle is relatively constant in terms of duration?
A)the ovulation phase
B)the follicular phase
C)the luteal phase
D)the menstruation phase
Q3) In the female,the _____ turn into the fallopian tubes,the uterus,and the upper part of the vagina.
A)gonads
B)tubercle
C)Müllerian ducts
D)Wolffian ducts
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Chapter 6: Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth
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Q1) Which of the following is true of environmental estrogens?
A)They increase the fertility of men.
B)They can be found in beer and pesticides.
C)They cause sperm to mature too slowly.
D)They prevent sperm from maturing.
Q2) Briefly discuss the three stages of labor.
Q3) What does research tell us about the use of anesthetics during childbirth?
Q4) A thinning out of the woman's cervix during labor is known as _____.
A)effacement
B)engagement
C)dilation
D)transition
Q5) Which of the following is an advantage of sperm banks?
A)Sperm banks make freezing sperm for long-term storage unnecessary.
B)Sperm banks allow women to be impregnated even after a hysterectomy.
C)Online sperm banks guarantee the accuracy of donor information.
D)Sperm banks allow fathers to have children even after a vasectomy.
Q6) How are the different signs of pregnancy classified? Give examples of each classification.
Q7) What is an ectopic pregnancy? How do most ectopic pregnancies end?
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Chapter 7: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which of the following occurs in vacuum aspiration?
A)The fallopian tubes are blocked,thus preventing fertilization.
B)A toxic chemical,which kills the embryo,is released into the uterus.
C)The uterine lining is sloughed off due to the action of antiprogesterones.
D)The contents of the uterus,including the fetal tissues,are suctioned out.
Q3) The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping a record of the length of her menstrual cycles.
A)calendar method
B)withdrawal method
C)sponge method
D)Depo-Provera (DMPA)method
Q4) Compare the female condom with the male condom.
Q5) How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?
Q6) Explain how the combination pill works.
Q7) What are the advantages and disadvantages of male sterilization?
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Chapter 8: Sexual Arousal
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Q1) Discuss multiple orgasms in women.What consequences does this capability potentially have for male partners?
Q2) Research indicates that female ejaculation occurs in some women with the stimulation of the _____ glands.
A)Skene's
B)Tyson's
C)Cowper's D)Bartholin
Q3) Where is the Gräfenberg spot (G-spot)located?
A)below the fourchette
B)on the front wall of the vagina
C)above the perineum
D)inside the seminiferous tubules
Q4) Ejaculating into the mouth during fellatio is a concern because
A)it prevents women from being impregnated later in life.
B)it is an unsafe practice in the AIDS era.
C)the semen might still find its way into the woman's womb.
D)it is painful for most men.
Q5) What are anaphrodisiacs? Provide examples of substances that act as anaphrodisiacs.
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Chapter 9: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Boys are not capable of _____ before puberty.
A)ejaculation
B)erection
C)vasocongestion
D)self-stimulation
Q2) One study found that hookups that involved oral,vaginal,or anal sex leads to
A)a decrease in the incidence of casual,unprotected sex.
B)fewer opportunities for the spreading of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
C)increased psychological distress in women.
D)high levels of emotional satisfaction in women.
Q3) Freud believed that during the period of latency
A)girls become father-fixated and are hostile toward their mothers.
B)boys become mother-fixated and are hostile toward their fathers.
C)children become obsessed with and flaunt their own sexuality.
D)children's sexual urges go "underground" and are not expresseD.
Q4) What is meant by hooking up?
Q5) Why are the results of studies conducted on childhood sexuality not as detailed,comprehensive,or reliable as the results of studies conducted on older people?
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Chapter 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood
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Q1) Which of the following indicates sexual maturity?
A)being able to orgasm
B)taking precautions against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
C)being able to make your partner orgasm
D)abstaining from post-relationship sex
Q2) In _____ swinging,two couples meet and exchange partners,and each pair goes off separately to a private place to have intercourse,returning to the meeting place at an agreed-upon time.
A)open
B)free
C)closed
D)adaptive
Q3) A(n)_____ is the surgical removal of a woman's ovaries.
A)hysterectomy
B)oophorectomy
C)mastectomy
D)vasectomy
Q4) Compare and contrast the biological changes that occur in men and women during middle age.
Q5) What role does extramarital sex play from an evolutionary perspective?
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Chapter 11: Attraction, love, and Communication
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Q1) 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
Q2) Discuss how falling in love can be considered a love story with the help of an example.
Q3) Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?
A)leptin
B)dopamine
C)morphine
D)oxytocin
Q4) According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,sticking with a relationship through times when it isn't particularly convenient is an expression of _____.
A)infatuation
B)commitment
C)lust
D)passion
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Chapter 12: Gender and Sexuality
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Q1) _____ in a relationship is likely to be a prerequisite for participating in premarital sexual intercourse for women more than for men.
A)Low self-disclosure
B)Freedom from commitment
C)Emotional involvement
D)Limited communication
Q2) One of the stereotyped images of African American women's sexuality is that of the _____ who is strongly tied to African American religious traditions,is virtuous,and avoids sex.
A)Gangster Bitches
B)Gold Digger
C)Jezebel
D)Sister Savior
Q3) According to research,in most cases the adjustment of transsexuals
A)is significantly better following surgery.
B)is best when hormonal therapy is used and surgery is bypassed in the process of gender reassignment.
C)is poorer following surgery because of the sense of mutilation.
D)is generally unaffected by the gender reassignment process.
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Chapter 13: Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or Bi
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Q1) The general result of nonpatient research comparing heterosexuals and homosexuals in their level of psychological adjustment indicates that
A)lesbians are better adjusted than gays and bisexuals.
B)heterosexuals are typically better adjusted than are homosexuals.
C)homosexuals are typically better adjusted than are heterosexuals.
D)the two groups do not generally differ in adjustment.
Q2) Which of the following is a reason for older theorists and researchers being unable to arrive at accurate results while studying homosexuality?
A)They used a scientific approach.
B)They used an objective approach.
C)They used a homonormative approach.
D)They used a heteronormative approach.
Q3) Describe how,according to the sociological theory,labeling affects the development of a person's sexual identity.
Q4) A score of 0 on the Kinsey scale indicates that a person is
A)exclusively homosexual.
B)exclusively heterosexual.
C)bisexual.
D)asexual.
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Chapter 14: Variations in Sexual Behavior
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Q1) For the man featured in Richard von Krafft-Ebing's case history of a shoe fetishist,which of the following phrases most accurately describes the strength of his attraction for shoes before treatment?
A)a mild preference
B)an occasional need
C)an interference in onanism
D)a necessity for arousal
Q2) Richard is a successful businessman,a pillar of the community,and a father of four,who secretly engages in masochistic sexual behavior.According to the _____ theory proposed to explain masochism,Richard's behavior is motivated by a desire to escape from self-awareness and the anxiety and social pressures associated with it.
A)organic
B)statistical
C)psychological
D)spiritual
Q3) What is exhibitionism? When is it considered a paraphilia?
Q4) Who is a voyeur? Under what conditions would voyeurism be considered a paraphilia?
Q5) Explain prevention of sexual variations.
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Chapter 15: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) _____ 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
Q2) At a party,Bill points out a scantily-clad woman to Ted.He says,"If a woman dresses like that,can she really blame a man for trying to rape her? In that skirt,she's just asking for it." Which of the following theoretical views of the nature of rape does Bill adopt?
A)Rapes are related to the psychopathology of rapists.
B)Rapes are the result of social disorganization.
C)Rapes are victim-precipitated.
D)Rapes are the result of anomie.
Q3) A brief examination of national statistics and studies on rape reveals that
A)marital rape is not considered unlawful.
B)rape has no long-term consequences for the victim.
C)rape is one of the most underreported crimes.
D)nonconsensual sodomy is not considered unlawful.
Q4) Discuss the nature and consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Chapter 16: Sex for Sale
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Q1) In out-call services
A)the clients make appointments to visit the brothel.
B)sexual acts are limited only to fellatio.
C)sexual acts are limited only to cunnilingus.
D)the escorts are sent to the client's location.
Q2) Sharon is a commercial sex worker who carries out her trade in the streets.She gives a portion of her earnings to Fred.In return,Fred offers her some protection,food,and shelter.Here,Fred most likely plays the role of a(n)_____.
A)gigolo
B)hustler
C)pimp
D)escort
Q3) Which of the following is illegal throughout the United States?
A)pole dancing
B)publishing online issues of Playboy magazine
C)lap dancing
D)child pornography
Q4) Discuss the types of male prostitutes.
Q5) Describe the escort service briefly.
Q6) Discuss the relationship between pornography and traditional gender roles.
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Chapter 17: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
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Q1) A relapse prevention training is required when
A)a sexual disorder occurs following therapy.
B)a sexual disorder affects an older individual.
C)a sexual disorder occurs in a young child.
D)a sexual disorder has no other method of being cureD.
Q2) In _____,the man has difficulty getting or maintaining an erection but has had erections sufficient for intercourse at other times.
A)premature ejaculation
B)orgasmic dysfunction
C)acquired erectile disorder
D)lifelong erectile disorder
Q3) _____ is defined as the inability of a woman to have an orgasm.
A)Dyspareunia
B)Vaginitis
C)Vaginismus
D)Anorgasmia
Q4) What is cognitive restructuring and how is it used in sex therapy?
Q5) Briefly list and define the four factors discussed in your text that are the immediate psychological causes of sexual disorders.
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Chapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Of the various types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs),the type that is caused by a _____ cannot be cured,only treated to reduce symptoms.
A)parasite
B)bacterium
C)fungus
D)virus
Q2) The category of individuals in the U.S who constitute the largest group of those who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is
A)people who inject drugs.
B)hemophiliacs and people with other blood disorders.
C)heterosexuals.
D)men who have sex with men.
Q3) _____ are critical to the body's immune response in fighting off infections.
A)Red blood cells
B)T cells
C)Epithelial cells
D)Goblet cells
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Chapter 19: Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality
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Q1) Which of the following is a feature of Islam laws regulating sexual behavior of Muslims?
A)A large section of the Muslims follow the ascetic tradition and lead a life of celibacy.
B)A double standard exists with regard to sexual behaviors of women,when compared to men.
C)The Koran prohibits sexual intercourse merely for the pursuit of pleasure.
D)As progeny is held in high regard in Islam,the use of contraception is considered unacceptable.
Q2) Which of the following is true about the "pro-family" activism?
A)Their position is essentially that of the New Religious Right.
B)Their position is directly opposed to the views of the moralists.
C)They fight to liberalize the laws and attitudes concerning sexuality.
D)Members of this movement are largely Catholic.
Q3) 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.
Q4) Distinguish between legalism and situationism.
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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 universal sexual rights,adopted at the 14th World Congress of Sexology,specifically deals with the right for individual decisions and behaviors about intimacy as long as they do not intrude on the sexual rights of others?
A)the right to emotional sexual expression
B)the right to sexual pleasure
C)the right to sexual equity
D)the right to sexual privacy
Q3) Distinguish between pornography and obscenity.
Q4) What are the ways in which gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender persons face discrimination?
Q5) Describe at least two issues about laws relating to new reproductive technology.
Q6) Explain the concept of victimless crime.Use at least two examples.
Q7) What are the legislations for protecting children from sexual exploitation?
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