Sexuality Studies Review Questions
Course Introduction
Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary course that explores the diverse aspects of human sexuality, including its historical, cultural, psychological, and social dimensions. The course examines how sexuality is constructed, represented, and experienced across different societies, paying close attention to issues of identity, orientation, gender, health, rights, and politics. Students engage with theories from feminist, queer, and critical race perspectives, analyze the ways in which sexuality interacts with other axes of identity, and consider the impact of public policies and media representations on personal and collective experiences of sexuality. Through readings, discussions, and critical analysis, learners develop a nuanced understanding of the complexities and influences surrounding sexuality in contemporary and historical contexts.
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Understanding Human Sexuality 7th Canadian by Janet Hyde
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Chapter 1: Sexuality in Perspective
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Q1) Which of the following is FALSE when comparing Canadians and Americans?
A)Canadians have lower rates of adolescent pregnancy.
B)Canadians have lower rates of sexually transmitted infections.
C)Canadians have lower rates of breast-feeding
D)Canadians have higher rates of approval of premarital sex
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is an accurate summary of the variations in sexual attitudes and behaviours across Canadian provinces?
A)inconsistencies in results suggest that there are more commonalities than differences across provinces
B)wide and consistent differences in sexual behaviours but not in sexual attitudes across provinces
C)wide and consistent differences in sexual attitudes but not in sexual behaviours across provinces
D)Quebecers are different on all sexual attitudes and behaviours from the rest of Canada
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality
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Q1) In Freudian terms,a child who steals a cookie from the jar and then feels guilty has a
A)strong libido
B)strong id
C)weak superego
D)strong superego
Answer: D
Q2) Second,what social exchange principle is demonstrated in the scenario in the question above?
A)Comparison level for alternatives
B)Comparison level
C)Balance of rewards and costs
D)Vicarious learning
Answer: A
Q3) Which is the FIRST behaviour in most people's sexual scripts?
A)fellatio
B)kissing
C)cunnilingus
D)touching the breasts
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Sex Research
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Q1) The findings of a research study indicate that co-habiting couples engage in sexual intercourse three times per week.In sexual epidemiology,this refers to the _____ of intercourse in live-in relationships.
A)incidence
B)frequency
C)intercoder reliability
D)correlation
Answer: B
Q2) According to the text,compared to other methods of administering surveys,Web-based surveys offer what advantage?
A)Smaller,more manageable sample sizes.
B)Ability to study taboo sexual behaviour.
C)Do not rely on self-reports.
D)A sample free from bias.
Answer: B
Q3) Ethical problems are particularly easy to control in sex research.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Sexual Anatomy
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Q1) The _____ is an external genital structure in the male that contains the testes.
A)prostate
B)phallus
C)scrotum
D)fourchette
Q2) Which of the following is a major function of the ovaries?
A)They manufacture the sex hormones,estrogen and progesterone.
B)They comprise the canal through which babies are delivered.
C)They are the organs directly responsible for a woman's orgasm.
D)They hold and nourish the developing fetus.
Q3) The layer of the uterus that is sloughed off during menstruation and creates most of the menstrual discharge is the _____.
A)endometrium
B)myometrium
C)exometrium
D)perimetrium
Q4) Briefly describe the different types of female genital cutting (FGC).
Q5) The foreskin is also referred to as the prepuce?
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation
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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)PMS
Q2) Which of the following regulates the output of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by the hypothalamus in males?
A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Luteinizing hormone
C)Pituitary gland
D)Testosterone
Q3) Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is:
A)the day just prior to menstruation.
B)the first day of menstruation.
C)the last day of menstruation.
D)the day after the last day of menstruation.
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Chapter 6: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
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Q1) What is oxytocin?
A)Oxytocin is secreted by the thyroid gland.
B)Oxytocin stimulates the breasts to eject milk.
C)Oxytocin levels drop sharply in the weeks following delivery.
D)Oxytocin inhibits the production of breast milk.
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE of nutrition for a pregnant woman?
A)Her intake of folic acid has no effect on the fetus.
B)She should ensure that her calcium levels are low.
C)She should ensure that her diet is rich in iron.
D)Her diet should be free of magnesium.
Q3) Conception typically occurs in the outer third of the _____.
A)ovary
B)fallopian tube
C)vas deferens
D)amniotic sac
Q4) Hypertension in a pregnant woman refers to:
A)the swelling of her limbs due to fluid retention.
B)the bursting of her amniotic sac.
C)an elevation in her blood pressure.
D)the clamping of the umbilical cord.
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Chapter 7: Contraception and Abortion
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Q1) What link did the APA review discover between abortion and women's mental health?
A)Women who have a single,legal,first trimester abortion are at greater risk than women who have an unwanted baby for mental health problems.
B)Women who have a single,legal,first trimester abortion are at no greater risk than women who have an unwanted baby for mental health problems.
C)Women who have abortions,no matter how many,are at no greater risk than women who have unwanted babies for mental health problems.
D)Women who deliver babies,whether wanted or unwanted,are at a greater risk than women who have an abortion for mental health problems.
Q2) What is the most serious physical side effect from a vasectomy?
A)Impotence in about 15 percent of the cases.
B)Development of a higher-pitched voice.
C)A decrease in the manufacture of testosterone.
D)Minimal,if there are any side effects at all.
Q3) Theoretically,contraception could be provided by a vaccination.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) How long can the eggs of "crabs" survive in sheets and clothing?
A)A couple of hours
B)1 day
C)6 days
D)One week
Q2) How does a person contract HIV/AIDS? Give at least 3 examples.
Q3) Which women's age group has the highest rate of HPV infection in both Newfoundland and Ontario?
A)40-46
B)35-40
C)30-35
D)under 25
Q4) Given how lifestyles are often related to acquiring certain kinds of diseases,which of the following groups is probably most susceptible to the contracting of HIV/AIDS in Canada?
A)Nurses who take care of HIV/AIDS patients.
B)Homosexual males in long-term monogamous relationships.
C)Individuals addicted to heroin always use a clean needle.
D)Professional athletes who share a needle for using steroids.
Q5) Discuss the differences in gonorrhea in men and women.
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Chapter 9: Sexual Arousal
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Q1) What are some significant differences in masturbation techniques between women and men?
Q2) The clitoris and vagina are supplied with nerves from the
A)ejaculation and erection system
B)limbic and hypothalamus system
C)parasympathetic and sympathetic system
D)epinephrine and norepinephrine system
Q3) The swelling or thickening of the tissue surrounding the outer third of the vagina is known as
A)the tenting effect.
B)the orgasmic platform.
C)ballooning.
D)orgasmic inevitability.
Q4) The physiological processes of vasocongestion and myotonia play a key role in the Masters and Johnson's stages of sexual response and Kaplan's triphasic model.
A)True
B)False
Q5) To what extent are there differences in the arousal qualities of touch,vision,smell and sounds for males as compared with females?
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Chapter 10: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Briefly discuss two barriers teens have to using condoms.Suggest two remedies.
Q2) Developments in technology and the Internet have an impact on adolescent sexuality,in particular
A)the level of sexual experimentation.
B)how adolescents communicate.
C)acceptance of violent sexual fantasies.
D)participation in same-sex sexual activities.
Q3) Countries with lower rates of teen pregnancy have greater societal acceptance of sexual activity among young people.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What two factors did Udry find predisposed girls to be sexually active?
A)They Ddd NOT regularly attend church/had younger sister.
B)They were NOT from a two-parent family/high levels of testosterone.
C)Had young mother and father/high levels of testosterone.
D)Active in sports/learning disability.
Q5) Describe why Erik Erikson stated gender roles are among the most important in adolescence.
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Q6) Discuss the roles of biological versus sociological factors in adolescent sexuality.
Chapter 11: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood
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Q1) Some single adults intend on marrying at some point and will do so.Other single adults do not ever want to get married.Which of the following describes the research findings comparing these two groups?
A)People who do not want to ever get married have lower incomes and less education than those who want to get married.
B)People who do not want to ever get married are more likely to be gay,lesbian,bisexual,or queer than those who want to get married.
C)People who want to get married are more likely from traditional families and cultures that emphasize marriage as success.
D)People who want to get married have lower incomes and less education than those who do not want to get married.
Q2) The rights of gay and lesbian couples to equal treatment are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe the physical changes that affect how the aging male participates in sexual intercourse.
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Chapter 12: Attraction, Love, and Communication
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Q1) Lee is a 29-year-old single chartered accountant working for a national firm.Lee is originally from Vancouver,completed her accounting degree in Winnipeg and is now living and working in Toronto.Lee works long hours and many weekends so that she can try to move up in the firm quickly and request a transfer to the Vancouver firm to move home.Although she works with a blend of men and women in similar situations as her own,she believes that it is important to maintain professional relationships with her colleagues.When it comes to dating,Lee's situation reflects the
A)four social trends that underlie the growth in popularity and acceptance of online dating.
B)social trends that have resulted in a large number of never-married women in their mid-and late-30s.
C)impact urbanization has on traditional family development.
D)factors at play in the interpersonal marketplace.
Q2) A person from which of the following countries would most likely NOT value love as a prerequisite for marriage?
A)China
B)Canada
C)Australia
D)England
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Chapter 13: Gender and Sexuality
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Q1) The kind of sexual expression where the emphasis is placed upon appreciation for the sensual and emotional aspects of sex is called
A)body-centred sex
B)person-centred sex
C)totally awesome-centred sex
D)transcendental sex
Q2) A ________ is a set of culturally defined expectations that define how people of one gender ought to behave;a ________ is a generalization about a group of people (such as all persons of one gender)that distinguishes them from others.
A)stereotype;gender schema
B)gender schema;stereotype
C)stereotype;gender role
D)gender role;stereotype
Q3) Those who are gynephilic are sexually attracted to A)men
B)women
C)men and women
D)neither men nor women
Q4) Discuss the transsexual process and operation for the male-to-female.
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Chapter 14: Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian,
Straight, or Asexual
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Q1) Canadian studies on violence against gay,lesbian,and bisexual people have found that about _______ percentage have experienced verbal abuse
A)74%
B)25%
C)50%
D)90%
Q2) What does research with twins and adoptive brothers by Bailey and Pillard (1991)suggest?
A)Genetic factors absolutely determine sexual orientation.
B)Genetic factors play a role in determining sexual orientation.
C)Social learning factors absolutely determine sexual orientation.
D)Genetic factors play a negligible role in determining sexual orientation.
Q3) It appears that from most of the early as well as present day studies on the mental health of those who are gay or lesbian,the average gay or lesbian is mentally unstable and has multiple severe psychological problems.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Define the terms sexual orientation,homosexual,bisexual,gay,lesbian,straight.
Q5) Discuss the functions and process of ritualized homosexuality in Melanesia.
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Chapter 15: Variations in Sexual Behaviour
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Q1) Dr.K is a psychologist and sex therapist who advertises herself as kink-friendly.As such,Dr.K regularly sees clients who are seeking treatment because of their sexual interests.One such client is Hassim who is distressed about his growing interest in BDSM that started with viewing BDSM porn online.Another is Sheil who admits to breaking into his neighbour's car to masturbate against the leather interior.What will Dr.K choose to focus on in therapy with Hassim and Sheil?
A)self-acceptance;intensity of sexual interest
B)intensity of sexual interest for both of them
C)limiting development of sex addiction;decreasing criminal behaviour
D)finding appropriate sex partners to satisfy each of their sexual interests
Q2) An individual sexually fixated on fur has a ______ fetish.
A)zoophilia
B)quasi-bestiality
C)soft form
D)soft media
Q3) Who was Satyriasis?
A)A part-human,part-bird in Greek mythology.
B)A part-human,part animal beasts in Greek mythology.
C)A part-human,part-sea creature in Greek mythology.
D)A Greek mythological male who was the god of wine and fertility.
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Chapter 16: Sexual Coercion
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Q1) Discuss the differences between child molesters and pedophiles.How are their profiles different? What do these differences mean for treatment and recidivism?
Q2) Child sexual abuse victims had more severe symptoms if
A)the perpetrator was a stranger.
B)the abuse occurred in a short time frame.
C)they were boys.
D)the abuse involved intercourse.
Q3) Once a sexual abuser has been incarcerated and treated,he will not repeat a sexual abuse offence.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Date sexual assault will continue to be the most common type of sexual assault until women start to mean what they say so that the average man will be able to believe her.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Some sexual assault victims report positive life changes following the trauma.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Sex for Sale
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Q1) Sex workers call all customers
A)chicken hawks
B)johns
C)a-holes
D)doughboys
Q2) In some ways,sex has been revolutionized by the creation of the Internet in the sense that you no longer need to be physically present with others to carry out just about any kind of sexual activity.
A)True
B)False
Q3) According to a 2016 Angus Reid poll,what percent of Canadians believe that buying sex is morally wrong?
A)30%
B)45%
C)55%
D)65%
Q4) Describe the current legal state of being a sex worker.Should being a sex worker be legal in Canada? Why or Why not?
Q5) Compare and contrast the job of a sex worker with that of an X-rated film star.
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Chapter 18: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy
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Q1) What is the most commonly cause of male orgasmic disorder?
A)Psychological factors.
B)Spinal cord injury.
C)Prostate surgery.
D)Mitral valve prolapse.
Q2) Factors that contribute to the development of a sexual disorder (e.g.sexual assault)are classified under the category of _________ factors.
A)immediate
B)situational
C)predisposing
D)psychodynamic
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a sexual dysfunction due to the long-term effects of chronic alcohol abuse?
A)erectile disorder
B)hypoactive sexual desire
C)delayed ejaculation
D)rapid ejaculation
Q4) Describe the use and effectiveness of penile prosthesis.
Q5) What is cognitive restructuring and how is it used in sex therapy?
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Chapter 19: Sexuality Education
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Q1) Around the age of 9 and again around the age of 13/14,youth ask many questions about sexual behaviours and activities.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What did a review of the impact of 55 curriculum-based sexuality education programs on behaviour reveal?
A)Fifty of the studies reported that the program delayed the initiation of sexual activity.
B)Twenty-two of the studies reported that the program delayed the initiation of sexual activity.
C)Fitly of the studies reported that the program did NOT delay the initiation of sexual activity.
D)Twenty-two of the studies reported that the program did NOT delay the initiation of sexual activity.
Q3) Why don't parents teach their children about sex and where do they prefer their children learn about sex?
Q4) Discuss where children in grade 9 learn their information about sex.
Q5) Discuss the changing nature of sexual knowledge of children from infancy to preteen.
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Chapter 20: Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality
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Q1) The issue of therapeutic cloning has not raised ethical concerns because it is not about reproduction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Plato believed that love led toward immortality.For the Greeks,this type of love was A)pederasty.
B)homosexuality.
C)intellectual and friendship-based.
D)that of the Holy Spirit.
Q3) Who were the Canaanites and what influence did they have on sexual morality in Judaism?
Q4) A number of ethical objections to new techniques in reproductive technology are presented in the text.Identify these and provide your responses to three of these objections.
Q5) Discuss the role that sex plays in the message of the New Testament.Be sure to discuss the dualism of the early Christians and how they handled this issue.
Q6) Discuss the view of sex of the classical Greeks.
Q7) Define and distinguish between hedonism and asceticism.Give an example of both.
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