Public Health: Sexuality and Health Test Bank
Course Introduction
This course explores the complex relationships between sexuality and health within the field of public health. It examines the biological, behavioral, social, and cultural factors that influence sexual health and wellbeing, including human sexual development, sexual behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections. Through an analysis of public health policies, sexual rights, social determinants, and health disparities, students will gain an understanding of how sexuality intersects with issues such as gender, race, and socioeconomic status. The course also addresses strategies for promoting sexual health, evidence-based interventions, and ethical considerations in research and practice, preparing students to engage with contemporary challenges in sexuality and health at individual, community, and population levels.
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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) Daniel attended a high school that did not include sexual health topics in the curriculum. As a result, he knows very little about female sexual anatomy and worries that he will be unable to bring a female sex partner to orgasm. Describe two ways in which the Internet and communication technology could expand Daniel's sexual knowledge.
Answer: - He can use the Internet to access sexual health information in a private manner.
- He can access online forums in order to exchange advice on sexual activities.
Q2) According to a New Brunswick study, approximately what percentage of university students defined oral-genital contact as having sex?
A)10%
B)20%
C)60%
D)80%
Answer: B
Q3) Margaret Mead found that gender roles are acquired through cultural expectations. A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Research Methods
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Q1) In reliability studies done eighteen months after his original surveys, Kinsey found
A)significant changes in the sexual behaviour of his subjects.
B)consistency in the frequency of sexual behaviour reported by his subjects.
C)consistency in the incidence of sexual behaviour reported by his subjects.
D)inconsistencies in the incidence of sexual behaviour reported by subjects.
Answer: C
Q2) In many surveys of sexual behaviour, it is likely that respondents have been reluctant to disclose same-sex behaviour because they perceive a stigma attached to gay and lesbian sexuality. This is an example of
A)poor locus of control.
B)social desirability bias.
C)researchers not adequately stressing the importance of being honest.
D)a lack of randomization.
Answer: B
Q3) Women with low self-esteem also have low sexual desire. This is an example of a negative correlation.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The best way to prevent vaginal infections is to cleanse the vagina by using a vaginal disinfectant spray.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The main function of the epididymis is
A)to manufacture sperm.
B)to release testosterone.
C)to house mature sperm.
D)to provide passage out of the body.
Answer: C
Q3) In the clitoris, the corpus cavernosa
A)innervate the glans.
B)cover the tip of the glans.
C)engorge with blood.
D)resemble a button under the prepuce.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Sexual Arousal and Response
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Q1) According to research by Chivers, which of the following statements best captures the relationship between sexual arousal and sexual orientation?
A)Biological sex is a better predictor of sexual arousal than is sexual orientation.
B)Bisexuality more accurately reflects patterns of genital than subjective sexual arousal.
C)Sexual orientation is a relatively poor predictor of sexual arousal patterns in men.
D)Men's sexual orientation predicts arousal in response to male versus female actors.
Q2) Outline the roles that each of the five senses might play in human sexual motivation and response.
Q3) The term "refractory period" refers to the
A)relaxation and drowsiness that follows orgasm and leads to sleep.
B)period when vasocongestion and myotonia dissipate.
C)post-orgasmic period when men no longer respond to sexual stimulation.
D)period where both men's and women's bodies return to a pre-aroused state.
Q4) Summarize information about the effects of alcohol on sexual response, performance, and decision-making.
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Chapter 5: Gender Identity and Gender Roles
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Q1) In the fertilization process, chromosomes from each parent combine to form A)23 chromosomes.
B)23 pairs of chromosomes.
C)46 pairs of chromosomes.
D)92 chromosomes.
Q2) The twenty-third pair of chromosomes determines A)sex.
B)eye colour.
C)height.
D)weight.
Q3) The complex cognitive network of ideas through which a child interprets and organizes information about gender is called a A)sex role.
B)gender stereotype.
C)gender pattern.
D)gender schema.
Q4) Rashad refuses to date women who have one-night stands, although he himself will have one-night stands. Label and define this phenomenon using research examples.
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Chapter 6: Attraction and Lovey
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Q1) Research by Marcus and Miller (2003) found that when men and women rated their own attractiveness, their self-ratings
A)were similar to the ratings of others.
B)differed significantly from the ratings of others.
C)were similar to the ratings of other men but very different to the ratings of other women.
D)were similar to the ratings of other heterosexual women.
Q2) In terms of mate selection, the attraction-similarity hypothesis proposes that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar in A)physical attractiveness.
B)intelligence.
C)attitude.
D)all of the above.
Q3) Men rate smiling faces to be more attractive, while women rate serious expressions to be more attractive.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Define and give an example of each of the following: storge, agape, philia, and eros love.
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Chapter 7: Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication
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Q1) The majority of romantic relationships are initiated online.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In healthy committed relationships,
A)couples spend the majority of their time together.
B)all decisions are joint decisions.
C)friends of each individual become friends of the "couple."
D)each partner maintains his/her individual interests and needs.
Q3) No amount of sexual knowledge can take the place of true love when it comes to a great sex life.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Researchers have found that intimacy contributes to A)self-esteem.
B)sexual satisfaction.
C)marital satisfaction.
D)physical well-being.
Q5) How can partners negotiate their need for intimacy with their need for personal development in the context of a relationship? Discuss issues related to individual need and togetherness.
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Chapter 8: Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns
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Q1) Imagine a heterosexual couple who are having sex with each other while fantasizing. The female participant is more likely than her partner to fantasize about
A)being forced into sexual activity.
B)someone other than her male partner.
C)multi-partnered sexual behaviour.
D)coercing someone into a sexual act.
Q2) Anilingus is defined as
A)licking the anus.
B)inserting a finger into the anus.
C)inserting a dildo into the anus.
D)anal sex between a man and a woman.
Q3) Which of the following statements about kissing is false?
A)It's almost universal in Western culture.
B)It's not part of the sexual script in a few societies.
C)Soul kissing often does not have erotic significance.
D)French kissing is nearly always an erotic gesture.
Q4) Discuss some of the reasons you think oral-genital stimulation has increased dramatically since Kinsey's day.
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Chapter 9: Sexual Orientation
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Q1) Research suggests that butch-femme dimensions of female homosexuality are the product of societal expectations of gender roles.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Problems with Freud's theories of sexuality result from which of the following?
A)Freud's theories are generally correct, but the problems stem from children not telling the truth about their sexual desires.
B)Many parents will not let their children be put through the rigorous psychoanalytical tests necessary to support Freud's theories.
C)There are few, if any, problems with Freud's theories of sexuality; they have withstood the test of time.
D)Because most of his theories relate to the subconscious level, they are difficult to study with current scientific methods.
Q3) Raul describes himself as asexual. This means that he
A)has no interest in romantic relationships.
B)experiences clinical sexual dysfunction.
C)will likely experience poor mental health.
D)is not sexually attracted to other people.
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Chapter 10: Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth
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Q1) Spontaneous abortion is more prevalent among older mothers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In general, a couple's level of sexual interest following childbirth
A)is unlikely to be affected by childcare duties in the first few months.
B)will not revert to pre-pregnancy levels unless the couple wants to conceive another child.
C)is restored within three weeks after birth.
D)depends more on psychological than physical factors.
Q3) The fetal stage begins in the
A)third week of pregnancy.
B)sixth week of pregnancy.
C)ninth week of pregnancy.
D)twelfth week of pregnancy.
Q4) Russell has a low sperm count. What can he do to increase his sperm count?
A)Incorporate high-fibre foods into his daily meals.
B)Undergo surgery to repair varicose veins in the scrotum.
C)Increase the frequency of cardiovascular exercise.
D)Keep scrotal temperature above at least 36° Celsius.
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Chapter 11: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) Nina is concerned about the effectiveness of Depo-Provera as a contraceptive device. What should you tell Nina about the failure rate?
A)The failure rate is similar to that of the diaphragm.
B)The failure rate is only about 7%.
C)The failure rate is lower than the IUD but higher than oral contraceptives.
D)The failure rate is similar to oral contraceptives.
Q2) What is a potential problem with the use of most IUDs?
A)They can cause excessive menstrual cramping.
B)They can increase blood pressure.
C)They can fall out during athletic activities.
D)They can cause a mucous discharge.
Q3) Which of the following is not an acceptable form of female sterilization?
A)Minilaparotomy
B)Tubal ligation
C)Culpotomy
D)Hysterectomy
Q4) Outline the various abortion methods that are available in Canada and other countries.
Q5) Discuss some of the possible psychological consequences of abortion.
Q6) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral contraceptives.
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Chapter 12: Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual
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Q1) The average age of menarche in Canada is now between 12 and 13. This age is significantly lower than in the 1890s. The reason cited for this is
A)improved nutrition and health care.
B)increased use of hormones in foods.
C)that girls are more active today.
D)higher rates of childhood obesity.
Q2) The most recent Canadian statistics show that approximately ________ of Canadian youth have had sexual intercourse by the age of 19.
A)65%
B)50%
C)75%
D)85%
Q3) Limiting the number of hours spent in front of a television is an effective way to prevent one's teenage daughter from becoming pregnant.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Summarize the stages of pubertal development in males.
Q5) Identify and explain some of the reasons why more people are remaining single.
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Chapter 13: Sexual Health Education
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Q1) Men who exercise regularly are more likely to get erectile dysfunction than men who conserve their energy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Discuss three major psychosocial causes of sexual dysfunctions among men and women.
Q3) Hill (2005) reported that some of the things women reported to be frustrating regarding sexual problems included all of the following, except
A)not experiencing an orgasm during intercourse.
B)partner wanting sex constantly.
C)partner not being affectionate.
D)partner refusing to have sex.
Q4) For treating erectile dysfunction, Tadalafil is
A)an injectible drug that increases the level of nitric oxide in the penis.
B)a drug that relaxes the muscles that surround the small blood vessels in the penis.
C)an inflatable type of penile implant.
D)a testosterone patch.
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Chapter 14: Sexual Dysfunction
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Q1) List and discuss three social factors that contribute to the spread of STIs.
Q2) Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of gonorrhea is accurate?
A)It is not a treatable infection.
B)It is treatable, but the underlying infection cannot be cured.
C)Treatment involves a lengthy course of antiviral medication.
D)It is effectively treated with antibiotics.
Q3) Which variants of the herpes virus can be transmitted through sexual contact?
A)HSV 1, 2, and 3
B)HSV 1 and 2
C)HSV 2 and 3
D)HSV 2
Q4) Brad and Janet want to be intimate with each other, but Brad is HIV-positive and they do not have access to condoms. What physical acts can they engage in that carry the lowest risk of HIV transmission?
A)Deep kissing
B)Oral-genital sex
C)Vaginal intercourse
D)Penile-anal intercourse
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Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Many teachers of sex education programs in the school system do not receive adequate training.
A)True B)False
Q2) One of the key ingredients for effective sexual health education is tailoring education to students' needs, sexual orientations, and developmental stages.
A)True B)False
Q3) A survey of New Brunswick high school students found that 50% rated their sexual health education as very good or excellent.
A)True B)False
Q4) Individuals with physical or mental disabilities often do not require any form of sexual health education.
A)True B)False
Q5) Sexual health focuses on the absence of disease and the prevention of pregnancy. A)True B)False
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Chapter 16: Sexual Variations
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Q1) The only paraphilia that is found with some degree of frequency in females is A)necrophilia.
B)masochism.
C)exhibitionism.
D)fetishism.
Q2) Sexual masochism is the most common paraphilia among women.
A)True
B)False
Q3) People with paraphilias usually feel that their urges are A)parsimonious.
B)normal.
C)random.
D)uncontrollable.
Q4) Thomas is undergoing treatment for his shoe fetish. During his treatment, he views images of women's shoes while hearing an irritating, high-pitched audio tone. What type of treatment is Thomas participating in?
A)Covert sensitization
B)Systematic desensitization
C)Counter arousal technique
D)Aversion therapy
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Chapter 17: Sexual Coercionay
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Q1) Ivy has recently broken up with her partner who was quite angry over her rejection of him. Last evening, he showed up at her door asking if they could at least talk about the breakup. What is the best advice for Ivy?
A)Call the police.
B)Let him in, but agree to a time limit.
C)Do not let him in if she feels he is likely to be aggressive.
D)Step outside to talk to him.
Q2) Physical coercion is used more frequently than verbal coercion.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following would be considered an offense under the Canadian Criminal Code?
A)A 19-year-old assistant store manager having consensual sex with a 16-year-old employee
B)A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy having sex
C)Two 16-year-old males having oral sex
D)Two 13-year-old youths participating in oral sex
Q4) List 12 precautions that women can take to lower their risk of sexual assault.
Q5) Discuss the family factors that appear to contribute to incest.
Q6) Differentiate between the levels of sexual assault in Canada.
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Chapter 18: Commercial Sex
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Q1) Manuela is a photographer who takes a picture of a nude woman. According to Webster's Deluxe Unabridged Dictionary, this image would be considered pornographic if A)the female model's genitals are completely visible.
B)Manuela's intention was to sexually arouse viewers.
C)any sexual activity is portrayed in the photograph.
D)an audience finds the image sexually stimulating.
Q2) In a study (2011) of street-based sex workers in Vancouver, approximately what percentage reported that they had experienced violence from clients, pimps, or other sex workers?
A)85%
B)72%
C)55%
D)98%
Q3) In order for a film to be categorized as erotica, rather than pornography, it must not include graphic images of male or female genitals.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the Butler case and the outcomes regarding law that resulted from this case.
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