Human Sexuality – Test 2

Question 1
1 out of 1 points

Based on Eastern philosophy, __________________ emphasized prolonged foreplay and focuses on sexual union as a spiritual connection.
Selected Answer:
Tantric sex
Correct Answer:
Tantric sex

• Question 2
1 out of 1 points

Hendrick is considering becoming sexually active. He wants to use condoms to protect against the possibility of contracting an STI or HIV. Which type of condom should he use?
Selected Answer: B.
He should only use condoms made of latex.
Correct Answer: B.
He should only use condoms made of latex.

• Question 3
1 out of 1 points

Foreplay is physical interactions that are sexually stimulating and set the stage for intercourse.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 4
1 out of 1 points

The diaphragm’s main function is to:
Selected Answer: A.
prevent sperm from reaching the uterus.
Correct Answer: A.
prevent sperm from reaching the uterus.

• Question 5
1 out of 1 points

Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called:
Selected Answer: C.
cunnilingus.
Correct Answer: C.
cunnilingus.

• Question 6
1 out of 1 points

Rh incompatibility can cause rheumatoid arthritis if not treated.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 7
1 out of 1 points

Among women who smoke cigarettes, the risk of stillbirth is actually lowered.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 8
1 out of 1 points

Nutrients and waste products are exchanged between mother and embryo through a mass of tissue called the amniotic sac.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 9
1 out of 1 points

Yoline was sexually assaulted two years ago. Since that time, she cannot engage in sexual relations with her husband or any other potential partner. Yoline’s dysfunction would be categorized as:
Selected Answer: D.
acquired and generalized.
Correct Answer: D.
acquired and generalized.

• Question 10

Which of the following statements about abortion in Canada is not true?
Correct Answer: A.
Is a popular form of primary birth control among Canadian women.

• Question 11
1 out of 1 points

Fear of losing control or letting go is a common emotional factor in the orgasmic disorders.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 12
1 out of 1 points

When a doctor assigns a sex to a child, more often then not that sex is male.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 13
1 out of 1 points

Today, sex therapies aim to:
Selected Answer: D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer: D.
All of the above.

• Question 14
1 out of 1 points

Male orgasmic disorder may be caused by:
Selected Answer: D.
all of the above.
Correct Answer: D.
all of the above.

• Question 15
1 out of 1 points

Natural family planning works best for women who have very regular menstrual cycles.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 16
1 out of 1 points

The male sterilization procedure used today is the:
Selected Answer: A.
vasectomy
Correct Answer: A.
vasectomy

• Question 17
0 out of 1 points

According to the video, it is now believed that gender identification comes from the brain, not the genitals
Correct Answer: True

• Question 18
1 out of 1 points

Parents currently feel more assured because rates of Fellatio and Cunnilingus among Canadian youth is rapidly declining.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 19
1 out of 1 points

In the Judeo-Christian tradition, any sexual contact that does not lead to procreation has been considered sinful.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 20
0 out of 1 points

The best sex therapy techniques are of little benefit to couples:
Correct Answer: A.
with unresolved conflicts.

• Question 21
1 out of 1 points

Sex therapists encourage clients to use fantasies to enhance sexual arousal.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

Question 22
1 out of 1 points

Which was found to be a liberating influence on masturbation?
Selected Answer: C.
higher education
Correct Answer: C.
higher education

Question 23
1 out of 1 points
The main provisions of the Canadian legislation governing reproductive technology include:

Selected Answer:
CorrectD. all of the above.
Correct Answer:
CorrectD. all of the above.
• Question 24
1 out of 1 points

Which group of disorders involve a lack of sexual interest and/or aversion to genital sexual activity?
Selected Answer: B.
sexual desire disorders
Correct Answer: B.
sexual desire disorders

• Question 25
1 out of 1 points

Female sterilization involves:
Selected Answer: C.
cutting and tying the fallopian tubes.
Correct Answer: C.
cutting and tying the fallopian tubes.

• Question 26
1 out of 1 points

Vaginismus is classified as a(n):
Selected Answer: C.
sexual pain disorder.
Correct Answer: C.
sexual pain disorder.

• Question 27
0 out of 1 points

In the video Boy or Girl? When Doctors Choose a Child’s Sex; it is stated that ambiguous genitalia can occur due to all of the following except:

Correct Answer:
Aerobic Excercise

• Question 28
1 out of 1 points

Only women can suffer from painful intercourse.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 29
1 out of 1 points

Elza is low in both heteroeroticism and homoeroticism. According to Michael Storms, Elza might be described as:
Selected Answer: B.
asexual.
Correct Answer: B.
asexual.

• Question 30
1 out of 1 points

Grade 10 students are more likely to use the pill for contraception than a condom.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 31

In terms of close relationships and satisfaction, researchers have found that gay males and lesbians:

Correct Answer: B.
experience similar levels of satisfaction as heterosexual couples.

• Question 32
1 out of 1 points

Transition is the process that occurs when the cervix becomes nearly fully dilated and the head moves into the birth canal.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 33
1 out of 1 points

It is natural for heterosexual individuals to fantasize periodically about sexual activity with the same gender.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 34

Which of the following statements about Gay and Lesbian youth is not true?

Correct Answer:
are less likely to be satisfied with the quality of their close relationships.

• Question 35
1 out of 1 points

Which of the following does not cause infertility in women?
Selected Answer: C.
low blood sugar
Correct Answer: C.
low blood sugar

• Question 36
1 out of 1 points

Which hormone stimulates the production of milk?
Selected Answer: D.
prolactin
Correct Answer: D.
prolactin

• Question 37
1 out of 1 points

What is the gelatinous layer that surrounds an ovum?
Selected Answer: A.
zona pellucida
Correct Answer: A.
zona pellucida

• Question 38
1 out of 1 points

Masturbation among married people signifies a troubled relationship.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 39
1 out of 1 points

The coital position that best favours orgasm for the woman:
Selected Answer: D.
female-superior position.
Correct Answer: D.
female-superior position.

• Question 40
1 out of 1 points

The protective environment in which the fetus grows is called the:
Selected Answer: B.
amniotic sac.
Correct Answer: B.
amniotic sac.

• Question 41
1 out of 1 points

As part of their sex therapy program, Bill and Melissa practice a series of touching exercises that involve caressing and stroking body areas other than the genitals. These exercises are called:
Selected Answer: D.
sensate focus.
Correct Answer: D.
sensate focus.

• Question 42
1 out of 1 points

Which is true of a bisexual?
Selected Answer: D.
all of the above
Correct Answer: D.
all of the above

• Question 43
1 out of 1 points

According to the video, once a sex has been assigned to a child several variables must be followed for success. Which of the following is NOT one of the variables mentioned?
Selected Answer:
Only allowing the child to play with gender specific toys
Correct Answer:
Only allowing the child to play with gender specific toys

• Question 44
1 out of 1 points

Diabetes mellitus can lead to diminished sexual excitement in women.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 45
1 out of 1 points

In most women, morning sickness usually subsides by the:
Selected Answer: A.
twelfth week of pregnancy.
Correct Answer: A.
twelfth week of pregnancy.

• Question 46
1 out of 1 points

Several days into the germinal stage, the cell mass takes the form of a fluid-filled ball of cells, which is called a:
Selected Answer: B.
blastocyst.
Correct Answer: B.
blastocyst.

• Question 47

Pregnancy rates are higher among sexually active heterosexual teenagers than among gay, lesbian and bisexual teenagers.
:
Correct Answer: False

• Question 48
1 out of 1 points

Derek and Terry have sexual dysfunctions. That is, they have difficulties:
Selected Answer: A.
in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.
Correct Answer: A.
in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.

• Question 49

In terms of foreplay, the most important sexual technique is:

Correct Answer: C.
communication.

• Question 50
1 out of 1 points

Breastfeeding transmits the mother’s antibodies to the child.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 51
1 out of 1 points

Many women have avoided using birth-control pills because of the risk of blood clots.
Selected Answer: True

Correct Answer: True

• Question 52
1 out of 1 points

Sexual orientation is defined as an individual’s:
Selected Answer: B.
erotic attraction toward and romantic interest in members of the same or other gender.
Correct Answer: B.
erotic attraction toward and romantic interest in members of the same or other gender.

• Question 53
1 out of 1 points

Many gay people object to the term “homosexual” because:
Selected Answer: A.
it draws attention to sexual behaviour, bears a social stigma, and is ambiguous.
Correct Answer: A.
it draws attention to sexual behaviour, bears a social stigma, and is ambiguous.

• Question 54

Which of the following is not a reason for lower birth rates in Canada compared to previous generations?

Correct Answer:
less parental leave benefits mandated by law

• Question 55
1 out of 1 points

Elza is eight months pregnant. Which intercourse position will be least risky to the developing fetus and most comfortable for Elza?
Selected Answer: A.
rear-entry with both partners lying side-by-side
Correct Answer: A.
rear-entry with both partners lying side-by-side

• Question 56
1 out of 1 points

In 1969, amendments were made to the Canadian Criminal Code to:
Selected Answer: D.
decriminalize homosexuality.
Correct Answer: D.
decriminalize homosexuality.

• Question 57
1 out of 1 points

In addition to preventing pregnancy the main advantage of the pill is that it also prevents STI’s.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 58
1 out of 1 points

Asexuality is pathological and is considered a sexual dysfunction.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 59
1 out of 1 points

Which statement most accurately reflects a legitimate concern about anal sex?
Selected Answer: D.
The rectum tears easily and therefore can be an easy site for infection entry.
Correct Answer: D.
The rectum tears easily and therefore can be an easy site for infection entry.

• Question 60
1 out of 1 points

Sex therapists in Canada must meet strict licensing requirements that include having a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 61
1 out of 1 points

What is the most common fertility problem for men?
Selected Answer: B.
low sperm count
Correct Answer: B.
low sperm count

• Question 62
1 out of 1 points

Douching can be an effective method of contraception after coitus.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 63

According to the biological perspective research evidence suggests that gay and lesbian sexual orientation run in families and may be linked to the X chromosome.

Correct Answer: True

• Question 64
1 out of 1 points

Charlene and her husband want to have a baby, but Charlene cannot produce any ova in her ovaries. Which procedure will Charlene have to try in order to give birth?
Selected Answer: C.
donor IVF
Correct Answer: C.
donor IVF

• Question 65
1 out of 1 points

In men, sexual arousal disorder is referred to as:
Selected Answer: C.
erectile dysfunction
Correct Answer: C.
erectile dysfunction

• Question 66
1 out of 1 points

Those most likely to be homophobic are:
Selected Answer: A.
people who support traditional gender roles and hold a fundamentalist religious orientation.
Correct Answer: A.
people who support traditional gender roles and hold a fundamentalist religious orientation.

• Question 67
0 out of 1 points

Most ethnic groups are:

Correct Answer: B.
Less accepting of differing sexual orientations.

• Question 68

Which is not a disadvantage for women who take birth-control pills?

Correct Answer: B.
increases cholesterol levels

• Question 69
1 out of 1 points

In terms of sexual dysfunctions, women are more likely than men to report being anxious about their performance.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False

• Question 70
1 out of 1 points

Which is true of gay males and lesbians?
Selected Answer: A.
Their gender identities are consistent with their anatomical genders.
Correct Answer: A.
Their gender identities are consistent with their anatomical genders.

• Question 71
1 out of 1 points

The most common psychological cause of sexual desire disorder is:
Selected Answer: B.
anxiety
Correct Answer: B.
anxiety

• Question 72
1 out of 1 points

In vitro fertilization is a procedure in which:
Selected Answer: C.
eggs are removed from the ovary, fertilized, and implanted in the uterus.
Correct Answer: C.
eggs are removed from the ovary, fertilized, and implanted in the uterus.

• Question 73
1 out of 1 points

John and his wife are trying to conceive. John knows that his sperm count is slightly low. Which recommendation should John follow for the best chance of conception?
Selected Answer: D.
John and his wife should have intercourse every 48 hours.
Correct Answer: D.
John and his wife should have intercourse every 48 hours.

• Question 74
1 out of 1 points

The highest abortion rate for Canadian women is for those aged:
Selected Answer: B.
20-24
Correct Answer: B.
20-24

• Question 75
1 out of 1 points

Environmental influences or agents that can harm the embryo or fetus are called:
Selected Answer: A.
teratogens.
Correct Answer: A.
teratogens.

• Question 76

Cases of ambiguous genitalia can be seen in 1:2000 children born

Correct Answer: True

• Question 77
1 out of 1 points

Emotional factors involved in a decreased sexual desire include:
Selected Answer: C.
Stress and depression.
Correct Answer: C.
Stress and depression.

• Question 78
1 out of 1 points

Baby M is small for her gestational age. She has a noticeably flattened nose and widely-spaced eyes, and her brain size is smaller than average. What would cause these characteristics?
Selected Answer: B.
alcohol
Correct Answer: B.
alcohol

• Question 79
1 out of 1 points

___________________ is a positive self-affirming term for people who don’t see themselves fitting into standard classifications of sexual orientation.
Selected Answer:
Queer
Correct Answer:
Queer

• Question 80
1 out of 1 points

Concerning sexual orientation, which of the following is not accurate?
Selected Answer: C.
If an alleged straight person has had a sexual experience with someone of his/her own gender, he/she is bisexual.
Correct Answer: C.
If an alleged straight person has had a sexual experience with someone of his/her own gender, he/she is bisexual.