Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity – Rathus – Chapter 12

---

 

Download  file with the answers

Not a member!
Create a FREE account here to get access and download this file with answers

---

 

1) A study on premarital intercourse found that

1. 82% of adolescents approve of premarital sex if the two people love each other.
2. 58% of adolescents approve of premarital sex if the two people love each other.
3. 82% of adolescents approve of premarital sex if the two people like each other.
4. 14% of adolescents approve of premarital sex if the two people like each other.

 

2) A major developmental task related to sexuality during early childhood (two to five years) is

1. the ability to identify as male or female.
2. a well-developed sense of gender identity.
3. development of the capacity to experience sensory pleasure.
4. development of basic understanding of sexual orientation.

 

3) Research indicates that children might begin to masturbate as early as

1. 12 months.
2. five months.
3. 18 months.
4. 24 months.

 

4) Many boys experience their first erections

1. at birth.
2. in the womb.
3. at about four years old.
4. between the ages of six and eight.

 

5) Which is true regarding early childhood erections and vaginal lubrication?

1. These responses indicate early sexual interest.
2. These responses result from physical irritation.
3. These responses are reflexes and do not necessarily indicate sexual interest.
4. These responses indicate the beginnings of the phallic stage of development.

 

6) Exploratory same-sex play is not uncommon at

1. 2 to 5 years.
2. 5 to 8 years.
3. 7 to 10 years.
4. 9 to 12 years.

 

7) Children generally don’t engage in genital play with each other until they are

1. 10 years or older.
2. 12 months or older.
3. 2 years or older.
4. 5 years or older.

 

8) Games like “show me yours” and “playing doctor” become most common between the ages of

3. 2 and 3.
4. 3 and 4.
5. 5 and 6.
6. 6 and 10.

 

9) Jeremiah is 10 years old. If he is typical of most preadolescents, he is likely to

1. think that girls are “dorks.”
2. begin to play in cross-integrated groups.
3. develop a close, platonic relationship with a girl.
4. be unconcerned about how his peers perceive him.

 

10) Some preadolescent behaviours are

1. sexually related rather than sexual per se.
2. openly erotic to cause observed reactions.
3. focused on best friends rather than on individuals of the opposite sex.
4. hidden due to confusion regarding orientation.

 

11) If parents do not encourage discussions about sexuality with children, children are more likely to

1. refrain from masturbation.
2. avoid sexual play with other children.
3. avoid sexual activity in adolescence.
4. assume that sex is something to be ashamed of.

 

12) Singlehood is chosen as the most common lifestyle for individuals

1. who have been divorced at least once.
2. who are looking to establish themselves in their careers.
3. in their twenties
4. in their early thirties.

 

13) 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

1. improved nutrition and health care.
2. increased use of hormones in foods.
3. that girls are more active today.
4. higher rates of childhood obesity.

 

14) Puberty begins with

1. the appearance of secondary sex characteristics.
2. the first erection for boys.
3. breast enlargement for girls.
4. the development of sexual urges.

 

15) The critical fat hypothesis relates to

1. the onset of menarche and other pubertal changes in girls.
2. the development of primary sex characteristics in boys.
3. the development of secondary sex characteristics for both males and females.
4. the onset of reproductive functions in adolescents.

 

16) In the 1890s, the average age of menarche for Canadian girls was

14. 14.8 years.
15. 16.5 years.
16. 15.8 years.
17. 13.8 years.

 

17) Which of the following is not a secondary sex characteristic?

1. growth of pubic hair
2. increase in muscle mass
3. breast enlargement
4. development of the testes

 

18) During puberty, ovaries begin to secrete estrogen in response to

1. the adrenal gland’s secretion of testosterone.
2. the hypothalamus’s secretion of luteinizing hormone.
3. the pituitary gland’s secretion of growth hormone.
4. the pituitary gland’s secretion of follicle stimulating hormone.

 

19) Which of the following physical changes is/are not caused by increased estrogen production?

1. thickening of the vaginal lining
2. pubic and underarm hair growth
3. growth of the uterus
4. growth of fat and supporting tissue in the hips

 

20) During puberty, androgens stimulate development of

1. the uterus.
2. pubic and underarm hair growth.
3. breast tissue.
4. the labia.

 

21) In male puberty, which of the following accelerates testosterone production?

1. penis enlargement
2. testicular growth
3. production of FSH and LH
4. development of the hypothalamus

 

22) Daniel has just experienced his first ejaculation. If he is typical of most boys, how old is he?

1. age 6
2. age 10
3. age 13
4. age 16

 

23) In adolescent boys, nocturnal emission usually begins

13. at age 13.
14. two years after the first ejaculation.
15. age 17.
16. a year after the first ejaculation.

 

24) Excessive androgen production in girls causes

1. anovulatory menstrual cycles.
2. facial hair to darken or thicken.
3. a dramatic growth spurt.
4. rapid breast development.

 

25) Underarm hair appears for boys on average at age

15. 15.
16. 9.
17. 18.
18. 11.

 

 

26) Benjamin has noticed that his voice is starting to crack and that it changes from a high-pitched soprano to a lower tone with little warning. If Benjamin is typical of most boys, how old is he?

1. between age 10 and 11
2. between age 11 and 13
3. between age 14 and 15
4. between age 16 and 18

 

27) In young men approaching age 18, which of the following hormones prevents any further increases in height?

1. testosterone
2. estrogen
3. interstitial cell (ISCH)
4. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

 

28) In pubescent boys, a temporary enlargement of the breasts is caused by

1. estrogen production.
2. testosterone production.
3. inhibin production.
4. interstitial cell (ISCH) production.

 

29) Research indicates that

1. boys are more accepting of casual sex.
2. girls are more accepting of casual sex.
3. boys and girls are equally accepting of casual sex.
4. boys and girls are equally uncomfortable with casual sex.

 

30) About __ of Grade 11 students in Canada report having experienced oral sex (Boyce et al., 2003).

1. 25%
2. 40%
3. 50%
4. 65%

 

31) The most recent Canadian statistics show that approximately ________ of Canadian youth have had sexual intercourse by the age of 19.

1. 65%
2. 50%
3. 75%
4. 85%

 

32) Which of the following statements is true regarding what social factors are predictive of early intercourse?

1. Drinking alcohol at age 12 or 13 is associated with having early intercourse for boys.
2. Boys with weak self-concepts are more likely to engage in early intercourse.
3. Girls with strong self-concepts are more likely to engage in early intercourse.
4. Both boys and girls who begin smoking by age 12 or 13 are more likely to have intercourse at an early age.

 

33) According to a Canadian survey, what percentage of adolescents approve of premarital sex?

1. 52%
2. 62%
3. 72%
4. 82%

 

34) What percentage of Regina high school students surveyed were comfortable talking to their parents about sex?

1. around 10%
2. around 20%
3. around 30%
4. around 40%

 

35) The 2002 Canada Youth, Sexual Health, and HIV/AIDS study found that the least cited reason for abstaining from sex was

1. religious beliefs.
2. not being ready.
3. not having the opportunity.
4. not having the right partner.

 

36) When considering factors related to age of first sexual intercourse, which of the following factors shows the most significant gender difference?

1. self- esteem
2. physical appearance
3. smoking at an early age
4. parents’ marital status

 

37) When comparing statistics from 1996–97 to those of 2005, the percentage of teens (15 to 19 years) who have had sexual intercourse has

1. increased significantly.
2. remained the same.
3. increased slightly.
4. decreased slightly.

 

38) The pattern of sexual partners for most single people would be described as

1. casual relations.
2. love relationships with no commitment.
3. serial monogamy.
4. sexual relations leading to commitment.

 

39) What was the most common reason Ontario women gave for having casual sex?

1. sexual pleasure
2. coercion
3. curiosity
4. to increase self-esteem

 

40) What percentage of Canadian Grade 11 girls approve of casual sex?

1. 0–3%
2. 30–35%
3. 70–80%
4. around 10%

 

41) In a study of female university students in Ontario, nearly ________ of those surveyed (Weaver and Herold, 2000) responded that they were concerned about AIDS, STIs, and pregnancy, as factors that might prevent them from engaging in casual sex.

1. 10%
2. 50%
3. 70%
4. 90%

 

42) Over the last several years, the teen pregnancy rate in Canada has

1. fallen significantly.
2. remained stable.
3. increased slightly.
4. increased significantly.

 

43) Among the various reasons discussed as to why people remain single, which reason is not mentioned in the text?

1. pursuit of educational and career goals
2. cohabitation
3. economic constraints
4. shortage of women for heterosexual men

 

44) Lai is 28 and just got married. She is considered typical because

1. most Canadians disapprove of cohabitation.
2. the average age for women to get married is 28.5.
3. at the age of 28, more Canadians are married than single.
4. most women desire the economic security of marriage.

 

45) The McCreary Centre in British Columbia surveyed adolescents and found that the highest rate of intercourse was among

1. bisexual males and females.
2. heterosexual males.
3. heterosexual females.
4. gay males.

 

46) Our understanding of the sexuality related needs and challenges facing sexual minority youth is somewhat limited because

1. LBGTQ youth do not feel comfortable talking about their sexuality.
2. most research on the sexual behaviour of adolescents groups all teens together.
3. surveys on adolescent sexual behaviour are not carried out very often.
4. there are too few LBGTQ youth to warrant extensive research.

 

47) Common law relationships refer to

1. two people of the opposite sex who live together without being legally married.
2. two people of the same sex who live together.
3. two people who live together without being legally married.
4. two people of the opposite sex who live together and are engaged to be married.

 

48) Research on condom use among young (20- to 34-year-old) unmarried Canadians found that

1. condom use decreased as people got older.
2. condom use increased as people got older.
3. condom use was rare among adults over 30 years.
4. women were more likely to report condom use than men.

 

49) According to research, those who cohabit before marriage

1. are twice as likely to separate as those who don’t.
2. are more committed to their relationships than those who don’t.
3. strengthen their relationships by dealing with problems before they marry.
4. have lower rates of divorce than those who don’t.

 

50) Statistics Canada (2005) reports that ________ of all Canadians in their thirties will marry at some time in their lives.

1. 75%
2. 85%
3. 65%
4. 95%

 

51) The idea of marrying for love became common in Western society

1. in the twentieth century.
2. in the nineteenth century.
3. during the Romantic Era.
4. during the Renaissance.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 322

Skill: Recall

 

52) Recent years have seen a sharp increase in the number of

1. early marriages.
2. single young people.
3. extramarital affairs.
4. polygamous marriages.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 318

Skill: Recall

 

53) “Singlehood,” not marriage, is now the most common lifestyle among people in their

1. early thirties.
2. late thirties.
3. twenties.
4. forties.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 318

Skill: Applied

 

54) Most people in Canada get married by their

1. late teens.
2. late thirties.
3. late twenties.
4. early thirties.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 318

Skill: Recall

 

55) According to the text, some members of the gay community are critical of same-sex marriage because

1. they believe civil unions offer more stability.
2. they believe marriage is a patriarchal, heterosexual institution.
3. they object to government legislation.
4. they believe that marriage leads to divorce.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 321

Skill: Applied

 

56) Which of the following characteristics is not mentioned in relation to those who choose to cohabit before marriage?

1. independent
2. non-traditional
3. pragmatic
4. non-religious

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320-321

Skill: Applied

 

57) Which behaviour pattern best defines “serial monogamy”?

1. engaging in multiple sexual relationships at the same time
2. involvement in one exclusive relationship after another
3. having several sexual partners but one primary committed relationship
4. having one committed partner for life but not marrying or living together

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 319

Skill: Recall

 

58) Celibacy is characterized by

1. having multiple sexual partners.
2. living alone.
3. having platonic relationships.
4. abstaining from sexual intercourse.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320

Skill: Recall

 

59) Reasons people remain celibate include the following except

1. religious reasons.
2. temporary accommodations to other pursuits.
3. confusion about sexual orientation.
4. viewing sex outside of marriage as immoral.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320

Skill: Applied

 

60) Which statement is true about cohabitation in Canada?

1. Cohabitation is more prevalent but still not generally accepted.
2. Cohabitation is more prevalent and generally more accepted.
3. Cohabitation is becoming less prevalent.
4. Cohabitation is more accepted among all cultures.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320

Skill: Applied

 

61) Couples who live together and then later marry

1. run a greater risk of divorce than couples who did not live together before marriage.
2. are more likely to be married for twenty-five years or more.
3. are twice as likely to engage in extramarital affairs.
4. are more committed to the values traditionally associated with marriage.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320

Skill: Recall

 

62) In Canada, married couples who first lived together are

1. twice as likely to separate.
2. more stable.
3. no different from couples who did not live together first.
4. slightly less likely to get divorces.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 320

Skill: Recall

 

63) In Canada, the most common reason people marry is

1. to have children.
2. for companionship.
3. for economical reason.
4. for love.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 322

Skill: Recall

 

64) In 2007, _____ of Canadians reported that making a marriage work was harder today than in the past.

1. 50%
2. 60%
3. 75%
4. 85%

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 322

Skill: Recall

 

65) Approximately what percentage of married Canadians has sex once or twice a week?

1. 25%
2. 35%
3. 50%
4. 75%

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 324

Skill: Conceptual

 

66) The two major types of marriage are

1. monogamy and polygamy.
2. monogamy and cohabitation.
3. polyandry and monogamy.
4. monogamy and serial monogamy.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 323

Skill: Recall

 

67) In polygynous societies, a man is permitted to have more than one wife if

1. he can financially support them.
2. he desires more sexual partners.
3. he has high status within the culture.
4. there are many available women.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 323

Skill: Recall

 

68) Polyandry is a form of marriage in which

1. a man is married to more than one woman at the same time.
2. a woman is married to more than one man at the same time.
3. either a man or woman is married to more than one partner at the same time.
4. a man is married to one woman and also supports another sexual partner.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 323

Skill: Recall

 

69) Phylicia married Jordan because he has the same cultural background, has a similar education, and shares her religious beliefs. This marriage is an example of

1. simogamy.
2. homogamy.
3. ontogamy.
4. polygamy.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 323-324

Skill: Applied

 

70) When it comes to picking a mate, which statement is true?

1. Women are more likely to believe in love at first sight while men are more practical.
2. Men tend to be romantics while women are pragmatists.
3. Men are more likely to be choosy in selecting a mate.
4. Women and men are equally choosy when selecting a mate.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 324

Skill: Recall

 

71) Who is having sex most often in Canada?

1. singles
2. married couples
3. couples in common-law relationships
4. individuals who are separated or divorced.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 324-325

Skill: Recall

 

72) Regardless of a couple’s age, sexual frequency ________ with years of marriage.

1. increases
2. stays the same
3. decreases
4. fluctuates

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 325

Skill: Recall

 

73) In examining patterns of marital sexuality across cultures, which of the following behaviours is valued in almost all cultures?

1. restriction of sex to married couples
2. privacy for sexual relations
3. male dominance and female submission
4. sex as a recreational activity

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 324

Skill: Recall

 

74) According to the Compass study (1998), which group reports the highest level of sexual satisfaction?

1. single people
2. those in committed relationships
3. those in casual relationships
4. divorced people

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 325

Skill: Conceptual

 

75) One of the biggest predictors of sexual satisfaction for Canadians was

1. partner’s ability to communicate about sex.
2. openness to sexual experimentation.
3. ability to establish intimacy with one’s partner.
4. increased frequency of sexual activity.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 325

Skill: Conceptual

 

76) A Canadian study found women who ________ with their partner reported higher levels of sexual satisfaction.

1. spent more time
2. shared common interests
3. talked openly about sexual likes and dislikes
4. initiated sex

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 325

Skill: Recall

 

77) Mate swapping is also known as

1. conventional adultery.
2. extramarital sex.
3. consensual adultery.
4. comarital sex.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 327

Skill: Applied

 

78) In terms of extramarital affairs among women, the sexual motive is often less important than the need for

1. excitement and novelty.
2. emotional closeness.
3. proof of ability to attract a partner.
4. personal growth.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 326-327

Skill: Recall

 

79) When comparing the motives of men and women who engage in extramarital affairs, men are more likely to cite a need for

1. emotional closeness.
2. personal growth.
3. sexual excitement.
4. attention and admiration.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 326-327

Skill: Recall

 

80) Marilyn has been seeing a man for about eight months every Friday afternoon. Her husband knows nothing about the affair and Marjorie has no intention of telling him. Her affair is typical of

1. consensual adultery.
2. mate swapping.
3. swinging.
4. conventional adultery.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 327

Skill: Applied

 

81) In a 1994 poll conducted by Maclean’s magazine, about how many Canadian men admitted to marital infidelity?

1. 10%
2. 15%
3. 20%
4. 35%

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 327

Skill: Recall

 

82) What does research suggest regarding loyalty to one’s spouse?

1. Married people are likely to be faithful.
2. High percentages of both males and females report that they’re faithful.
3. Roughly half of men have affairs though they are unreported.
4. The incidence of extramarital sex is probably over-reported.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 327-328

Skill: Recall

 

83) As a group, men are generally more approving of

1. serial monogamy.
2. cohabitation.
3. extramarital affairs.
4. polyamory.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 2

Type: MC

Page Reference: 327

Skill: Applied

 

84) “Polyamory” is a term used to cover

1. various forms of extramarital relationships.
2. being in love with more than one person.
3. relationships like open or group marriage.
4. activities such as swinging when done between two consenting couples.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 329

Skill: Recall

 

85) According to the text, how many marriages in Canada end in divorce?

1. 38%
2. 50%
3. 66%
4. 75%

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 329

Skill: Recall

 

86) People today hold ________ expectations of marriage than their parents.

1. higher
2. lower
3. different
4. similar

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 330

Skill: Recall

 

87) Today, the most common reasons given for divorce are

1. lack of communication and understanding.
2. lack of communication and economic strain.
3. infidelity and arguments over parenting.
4. lack of sexual satisfaction and financial strain.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 330

Skill: Recall

 

88) The rate of divorce in Canada has increased due to

1. relaxation of legal restrictions.
2. increase in number of extramarital affairs.
3. increase in the cohabitation rate.
4. changing sex roles.

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 330

Skill: Recall

 

89) Researchers find that as people age, sexual behaviour

1. increases.
2. decreases.
3. does not to change.
4. increases for women and decreases for men.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 331

Skill: Recall

 

90) Which of the following is not a symptom of menopause?

1. vaginal walls lose much elasticity
2. loss of ability to orgasm
3. the labia majora lose much of their fatty deposits
4. the vagina produces less lubrication

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

91) After menopause, decline in the production of estrogen can lead to

1. loss of energy.
2. a lack of sexual desire.
3. thinning of the vaginal walls.
4. increased vaginal lubrication.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

92) Clara is approaching the age of 65. While she and her husband have remained sexually active, Clara has begun to avoid stimulation to orgasm. What might be causing Clara to avoid orgasm?

1. She is ashamed of her physical appearance as she ages.
2. Her orgasms are less intense and therefore not pleasurable.
3. Her orgasms may be causing painful uterine contractions.
4. Her clitoris is significantly less responsive to oral or manual stimulation.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

93) Many of the physical changes in aging women can be slowed or prevented with

1. testosterone replacement therapy.
2. estrogen replacement therapy.
3. progesterone replacement therapy.
4. follicle stimulating hormone replacement therapy.

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Recall

 

94) What is not a change in sexual arousal for aging women?

1. reduced myotonia
2. ability to achieve orgasm
3. reduced elasticity of the vaginal walls
4. smaller increases in breast size during sexual arousal

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Recall

 

95) Which of the following is not an age-related physical change for men?

1. loss of the ability to father children
2. lengthening of the refractory period
3. the need for direct stimulation of the penis to achieve erection
4. delayed ejaculation

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

96) Which is true regarding sexual responses in older men?

1. Nocturnal emissions disappear.
2. It takes less time to become erect but the refractory period increases significantly.
3. Older men produce less ejaculate.
4. Orgasmic contractions remain strong but are spaced further apart.

 

Answer: c

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

97) What was the most commonly reported source of sexual health information in a survey of 14 to 17 year olds?

1. school
2. parents
3. television
4. internet

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 336

Skill: Applied

 

98) In a study of women aged 35 to 55, what was the most important factor related to sexual functioning and satisfaction?

1. body image
2. menopausal status
3. relationship status
4. emotional condition

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 334

Skill: Applied

 

99) Research by the AIDS committee of Toronto on aging and the gay population found that

1. older gay men felt undesirable due to the gay community’s emphasis on youth and attractiveness.
2. most older gay men felt supported by their community.
3. ageism was uncommon in the gay community.
4. older gay men had high numbers of sexual partners.

 

Answer: d

Diff: 1

Type: MC

Page Reference: 335

Skill: Applied

 

100) Match the event occurring in puberty with the appropriate term.

 

101) For each of the following definitions, match the definition to the appropriate term.

 

102) Baby boys may have erections during the first few weeks of life.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 300

Skill: Applied

 

103) Stimulation of the genitals in infancy may produce sensations of pleasure.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 300

Skill: Applied

 

104) Preadolescents tend to socialize in large, mixed-gender groups.

1. True

Incorrect: Correct

1. False

Correct: Incorrect

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 303

Skill: Applied

 

105) During puberty, girls generally grow taller before boys do.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 307

Skill: Applied

 

106) Adolescents tend to overestimate how much sex their peers are having.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 309

Skill: Applied

 

107) School-based sexual health education in Canada generally addresses the needs of LGBTQ youth.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 315

Skill: Applied

 

108) Lack of connection to school is a predictor of early sexual intercourse for both boys and girls.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 311

Skill: Applied

 

109) Statistics from 2005 show that 43% of Canadian girls aged 15–19 have had sexual intercourse.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 311

Skill: Applied

 

110) A survey of New Brunswick high school students found that 50% rated their sexual health education as very good or excellent.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 339

Skill: Applied

 

111) Studies have found that sexual health education increases the likelihood of early sexual activity among youth.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 339

Skill: Applied

 

112) Smoking and drinking at an early age are predictors of early sexual involvement.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 311

Skill: Applied

 

113) Most Canadian parents still do not support sex education in schools.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 339

Skill: Applied

 

114) Singlehood is now the most common lifestyle among people in their early twenties.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 318

Skill: Applied

 

115) Cohabitators are more likely to attend church regularly.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 321

Skill: Applied

 

116) Many in the gay community believe that a civil union is equal to marriage.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 322

Skill: Applied

 

117) Sexual satisfaction is tied to relationship satisfaction for women.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 2

Type: TF

Page Reference: 326

Skill: Applied

 

118) Abstinence-only sex education programs are effective in delaying the age of first intercourse among youth.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 340

Skill: Applied

 

119) Swinging, also called “mate-swapping” or co-marital sex, is a form of consensual adultery in which both partners openly share sexual experiences with other people.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 327

Skill: Applied

 

120) Many teachers of sex education programs in the school system do not receive adequate training.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 342

Skill: Applied

 

121) A key reason women give for seeking a divorce is lack of financial support from their husbands.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 330

Skill: Applied

 

122) Following orgasm, older men take longer to regain an erection.

1. True

Correct: Correct

1. False

Incorrect: Incorrect

 

Answer: a

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 333

Skill: Applied

 

123) Research shows that most people are comfortable talking to their doctors about sexual concerns.

1. True

Incorrect: Incorrect

1. False

Correct: Correct

 

Answer: b

Diff: 1

Type: TF

Page Reference: 343

Skill: Applied

 

124) Discuss the major developmental tasks related to sexuality that are seen in middle childhood (five to eight years).

 

Answer:

– <SPAN style=”FONT-FAMILY: ‘Tahoma’,’sans-serif’; FONT-SIZE: 9pt;  “>sex games more common, especially in the context of same-sex groups</SPAN>

– exploratory same-sex play more common

– curiosity about human reproduction increases

– awareness of differences in sexual orientation

– well-established sense of gender identity

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 302-303

Skill: Conceptual

 

125) Discuss some of the unique challenges that LGBTQ youth face in developing a sense of sexual self acceptance.

 

Answer:

– heterosexist society imposes standards of male and female behaviour that LGBTQ don’t meet

– lack of community and family support may affect youth

– rigid societal expectations for men and women

– higher rates of sexual violence among LGBTQ youth; lower levels of self-esteem; emotional distress

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 307-308, 314-315

Skill: Conceptual

 

126) Summarize the stages of pubertal development in females.

 

Answer:

– secondary sex characteristics: hair growth (axial and genital), breast growth

– primary sex characteristics: uterus growth, ovary growth

– menarche

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 306-307

Skill: Integrated

 

127) Summarize the stages of pubertal development in males.

 

Answer:

– secondary sex characteristics: hair growth (axial, facial, and genital)

– primary sex characteristics: testicle growth, penile growth

– ejaculation

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 306-307

Skill: Integrated

 

128) Discuss the research related to youth and parental attitudes towards sexual education in the school system

 

Answer:

– Surveys indicate that youth want sexual health education to be taught in school.

– However, many students are also disappointed with the quality of present sex education.

– Students note that there is too much emphasis on harm.

– Most Canadian parents want sexual education in the school; favour a variety of topics to be covered.

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 339

Skill: Conceptual

 

129) What are some key points to remember when discussing sexual topics with children and adolescents?

 

Answer:

– Offer age-appropriate information; use correct anatomical terms.

– Be approachable.

– Offer information to help children make their own decisions.

– Encourage children to talk about sex; provide written information for children to look at on their own.

– Respect the privacy of children.

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 305

Skill: Conceptual

 

130) Discuss some of the changing trends and attitudes related to cohabitation. What are some of the characteristics common to those who choose cohabitation?

 

Answer:

– more accepted in today’s society

– used to be referred to as ”living in sin” or “shacking up” (i.e., viewed as immoral)

– common among people in their twenties

– acceptance of cohabitation varies depending on ethnic/cultural background

– less religious, less traditional, less committed to the institution of marriage, more independent

 

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 320-321

Skill: Conceptual

 

131) The definition of marriage has been expanded to include same-sex marriage. Discuss the benefits for same-sex couples, as well as criticism of same-sex marriage by some in the gay community.

 

Answer:

– benefits: social sanction, feeling equal to heterosexuals in making decisions, closer to partner, decreased internalized homophobia, more openness to idea of children

– benefits: freedom of choice for gay couples

– criticism: marriage as a patriarchal, heterosexist institution

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 321-322

Skill: Conceptual

 

132) Identify and explain some of the reasons why more people are remaining single.

 

Answer:

– pursuit of educational and career goals

– more couples opting for cohabitation

– economic constraints: more young adults living with parents while in university or searching for a job

 

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 318-319

Skill: Conceptual

 

133) What do the terms “polygamy,” “polyandry,” and “polygyny” mean, and how common are these?

 

Answer:

– polygamy: more than one spouse

– polyandry: more than one male spouse

-polygyny: more than one female spouse

– one must be polygamous in order to have either “andry” or “gyny”

– polyandry is not common

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 341

Skill: Integrated

 

134) Why do people have extramarital sex? What are some of the consequences of extramarital sexual activity for men and women?

 

Answer:

– variety, expression of hostility, emotional closeness, sexual excitement

– marriages may end or be permanently affected

– infidelity may prompt couples to address problems in the relationship

– feelings of inadequacy, lack of trust and intimacy may result

Diff: 3

Type: ES

Page Reference: 328-329

Skill: Conceptual

 

135) Identify and discuss three physical changes in men and three physical changes in women that are the result of aging. How might each of these changes affect sexual activity?

 

Answer:

– menopause: dry vagina, loss of hormones, hot flashes and flushes, pain, breasts shrink, orgasm intensity decrease

– increased length of time/stimulation required for ejaculation, decreased ejaculation pressure (dribbles), decreased testosterone, less ejaculate

– social attitudes more than physical changes affect sex

– physical changes can cause pain, discouragement, poor body image, poorer orgasms

Diff: 2

Type: ES

Page Reference: 332-334

Skill: Integrated