Quiz #6 Ch. 6

3 July 2024
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According to the text, the book And Tango Makes Three illustrates that homosexual behavior occurs
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in many species
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Research shows that the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is
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age
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Which of the following is true regarding teen sexual behavior?
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Fewer than half of all teens have had sex.
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Married sex, as compared to sex for singles, is characterized by
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higher frequency
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Access to education and health care, the role of poverty, and the impact of social distance help explain the higher STD rate of which racial group?
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blacks
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Asexual behavior is estimated to describe ________ percent of the population.
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1
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Dante is sexually attracted to people of both genders, but is currently in a relationship with an opposite-sex partner. This form of sexual orientation is best described as
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bisexual
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On average, men report about twice as many sexual partners as women. This is evidence of a
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double standard
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Shanae is sexually attracted to people of the same gender and engages primarily in same-sex sexual activities. This form of sexual orientation is best described as
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homosexual
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Human sexual behavior in a modern society is LEAST impacted by
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evolutionary adaptation
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Sexual orientation refers to a pattern of sexual ________ with regard to one's gender identity.
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attraction
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Teen sex is described as being more male-oriented because
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males receive greater social rewards
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Decreased teen pregnancy rates have resulted primarily from
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improved use of contraceptives
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Premarital sexual activity is fairly common, with ________ percent of people reporting sex prior to marriage.
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95
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"Shotgun" weddings decreased as
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acceptance of single parenthood increased
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The text suggests that lower-class families do not control the sexual behavior of female teens because
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they are less able to protect their daughters from exploitation
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Sexual identity is important in today's society because of the
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freedom of sexual choice
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The first scientific study of sexual activity is known as the ________ report.
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Kinsey
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On average, married couples have sex
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once a week.
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The most common STD is
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HPV
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The process of revealing one's sexual orientation to family, friends, or other significant people is referred to as
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coming out
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Sexual disorders, which prevent people from experiencing their sexuality as they would like, are caused by a variety of
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all of the above (social factors, psychological factors, biological factors)
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Currently, approximately ________ of Americans believe that homosexuality is morally wrong.
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one-third
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Which of the following has NOT contributed to a modern culture that is more accepting of sexual activity?
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declining religious beliefs
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About _____ of women report being forced to have sexual intercourse against their will.
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one-quarter
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"Shotgun" weddings decreased during the middle of the
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1960s
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Sam is not sexually attracted to either gender and shows little interest in sexual partners. This form of sexual orientation is best described as
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asexual
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Sexual identity can best be described as a
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fluid identity that can vary
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Sexual identity includes all of the following, EXCEPT
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frequency of sexual activity
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Queer theory suggests that scholars and scientific researchers could best understand sexual orientation as
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fluid and diverse
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According to the text, the single biggest concern for society regarding teen sex is
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teen pregnancy
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Fundamental self-description often depends on gendered categories that are tied to
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biological identities
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The STD that had the most impact on partners' communication about sex and sexual health is:
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HIV/AIDS
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Evidence for the continuing role of the sexual double standard can be found in the fact that
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men prefer to marry women with less sexual experience.
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A study comparing the sexual outcomes for Dutch and American teens found that the more permissive Dutch environment is associated with
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more monitoring of teen sexual behavior
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The relationship between an individual's education, family structure, health care, and behavior with regard to sexual activity is studied as ________ by sociologists.
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inequality
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The term queer includes all of the following sexual orientations, EXCEPT
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heterosexual
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Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which social group?
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poor
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Current research regarding the cause of sexual orientation indicates that which of the following is UNLIKELY to play a role?
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religious convictions
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Disliking someone because they identify as lesbian, bisexual, or gay is referred to as
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homophobia
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Which of the following is true regarding same-sex sexual behavior and the role of gender?
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Women are more likely to engage in same-sex sexual behavior.
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In terms of social support, Americans are ________ accepting of homosexuality than ________.
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more; teen sex
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The national survey that examines teen sexual behavior is known as the
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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Coming out is a significant event in the life of someone who identifies as queer because
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sexuality is part of self-identity
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John chose a new seat on the opposite side of the room after his classmate "came out" during a lecture on sexual orientation. This illustrates
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homophobia
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Of the negative outcomes commonly associated with teen sexual activity, research supports that
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teen pregnancy is associated with lower educational attainment
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Sexually transmitted diseases affect a higher percentage of the population of which racial group?
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black