Question 1

Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

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A)  had a more positive view of sexuality.
B)  had a more negative view of sexuality.
C)  was very similar in viewing sexuality.
D)  had little to say about sexuality in marriage.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

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A)  examining biological knowledge across human history and across cultures.
B)  looking both for variety in sexual behavior across species and for analogues of behaviors between species.
C)  evaluating the behaviors and traits that may have lead to increased survival between species.
D)  the ways in which cultural institutions and beliefs affect sexual behaviors and sexual beliefs.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

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A)  Human sexuality is a complex interaction between biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors.
B)  Human sexuality is largely driven by biology and secondarily driven by culture.
C)  Cultural values and beliefs determine what is normal, natural, and moral in sexual behavior.
D)  There are many universal patterns of sexual behavior and universal beliefs about the morality of sexual behaviors.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

For many researchers today, the term ________ refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas ________ refers to social or cultural categories.

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A)  sex; values
B)  sex; gender
C)  gender; sex
D)  gender; valuesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Phallic worship may have come into being as

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A)  women's roles became more subservient.
B)  people grew aware of the male role in reproduction.
C)  religious ceremonies gained precedence.
D)  men hunted wild animals.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

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A)  a sex difference.
B)  a sex role difference.
C)  a gender difference.
D)  a sexual behavior difference.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

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A)  Mead and Malinowski.
B)  Masters and Johnson.
C)  Alfred Kinsey.
D)  Richard von Krafft-Ebing.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

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A)  Both men and women must be monogamous.
B)  The family is considered the backbone of society.
C)  Premarital intercourse is acceptable.
D)  Celibacy is encouraged.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Surfing the Web, you come across a website for Dr. Anderson's Breast Cream. The website claims that daily use of her breast enhancement cream can increase breast size in as little as two weeks. In small print at the bottom, her website lists three links to different studies that investigated the effectiveness of her cream. Which detail would likely lead a critical thinker to be very skeptical about this website?

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A)  The maker of the product is a medical doctor.
B)  There are three studies listed as references for the effectiveness of the cream in increasing breast size.
C)  The website offers a quick fix for breast enhancement.
D)  The information is on the Internet.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

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A)  confirmed most of Freud's theory.
B)  were openly criticized as being immoral and obscene.
C)  were filled with pictures of nudes and various sexual behaviors.
D)  were applauded by the United States Congress for their scientific merit.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

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A)  gatekeepers of sexual mortality.
B)  sexually deviant.
C)  greedy seekers of sexual variety.
D)  asexual beings.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

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A)  Hedonist and legalist
B)  Situational ethicist and ethical relativist
C)  Legalist and rationalist
D)  Rationalist and utilitarianE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The first detailed sex manual was produced by

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A)  the Chinese culture.
B)  the Hindus.
C)  the Western Culture.
D)  the Victorians.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

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A)  Ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies
B)  Ancient Greek readings
C)  Ancient Rome poetry
D)  Ancient Stone Age artE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

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A)  hormones govern the biological processes of sexual behavior across species.
B)  genes are responsible for regulating sexual behavior in humans.
C)  social behaviors also may have evolved by aiding survival or reproduction.
D)  heredity is the most important determinant of behavior in humans.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

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A)  Animal and plant species are created independently.
B)  Better-adapted organisms are more likely to survive to reproduce.
C)  The strongest offspring will fight and not have time or energy to reproduce.
D)  The most attractive members of a species are most likely to survive.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

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A)  Havlock Ellis.
B)  Masters and Johnson.
C)  Richard von Krafft-Ebing.
D)  Sigmund Freud.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

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A)  valuable lessons for life.
B)  his culture's definition of gender.
C)  sexist beliefs.
D)  his culture's gender roles for men.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 1: What Is Human Sexuality

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

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The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

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Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

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In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

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The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

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Phallic worship may have come into being as

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Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

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The first detailed sex manual was produced by

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Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

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In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

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The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

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Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

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Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

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Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

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Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

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Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

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Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

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Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

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For many researchers today, the term refers to anatomic or biological categories, whereas refers to social or cultural categories.

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Exam 1: What Is Human Sexuality

Sex and gender refer to the same thing.

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The theory that the sex drive is our principal motivating force was developed by

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Jamal believes that men and women choose different jobs because they have learned to think it is more acceptable for men in their culture to have certain jobs and for women to have others. Based on the vocabulary from your text, Jamal believes the differences between men and women are

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In studying human sexuality, which of the following statements is True?

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The cross-species perspective on human sexuality focuses on

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Phallic worship may have come into being as

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Evolutionary theorists have not been able to explain why the female partner in some species kills and eats the male partner after copulation.

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The first detailed sex manual was produced by

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Which of the following groups is most likely to believe that reasoning can lead to ethical behavior?

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In early Greek culture, gods and goddesses were seen as

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The worship of women's ability to bear children was commonly found in which of the following?

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Some evolutionary psychologists contend that

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Which statement best describes the concept of natural selection?

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Interest in examining gender from the sociological perspective was spurred by the early work of

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Which of the following is True regarding Islamic culture?

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Compared to early Eastern religions, early Christianity

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Growing up in East L.A., Jose learned when to hide or show his feelings, how his actions must honor his family, how to court women, and how to "be tough" by holding his alcohol. Jose has learned

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Alfred Kinsey's books on the sexual behavior of males and of females

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