Human Sexuality: Exam #1

1.) As we explored the meaning of the word sex, we were referring to.
A. Sexual Fantasies
B. Anatomic Sex
C. Sexual Attraction
D. All of the Above
2.) Human sexuality refers to the ways in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings.
A. True
B. False
3.) Within our modern day society, we have a very narrow minded perspective towards sexual behaviors and values,
aka, society is non-pluralistic.
A. True
B. False
4.) Our sexual attitudes, experiences, and behaviors are shaped to a large extent by
A. Family
B. Cultural Traditions
C. Beliefs
D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
5.) Throughout human history, women have been viewed as the property of men.
A. True
B. False
6.) The value systems that we adopt in our lives were established by
A. Family
B. Religious Organizations
C. Ethnic Sub-cultures
D. Peers
E. All of the Above
7.) When discussing our value systems, _________ is the belief that ethical behavior is built on the basis of moral
laws, often derived from religion.
A. Situational Ethics
B. Legalism
C. Ethical Relativism
8.) Which value system rejects that notion that there is one universal approach or moral view about sex
A. Situational Ethics
B. Legalism
C. Ethical Relativism
9.) Which value system states, if it feels good, do it.
A. Ethical Relativism
B. Asceticism
C. Hedonism
10.) Rationalism does not believe that decisions should be based on intellect and reason instead of emotions faith.
A. True
B. False
11.) The greatest good for the greatest number reflects which value system?
A. Rationalism
B. Situational Ethics
C. Cultural Relativism
D. Utilitarianism
12.) Only men can be turned on my visual stimuli.
A. True
B. False
13.) Men have a tendency to not be attracted to women who wear the color red.
A. True
B. False
14.) Women tend to have more interest in pornography when compared to males.
A. True
B. False
15.) Which of the senses has the greatest impact on sexual arousal and response?
A. Smell
B. Sight
C. Touch
D. Taste
16.) As human beings, we may find colognes and perfumes sexually stimulating.
A. True
B. False
17.) ___________ are erotically sensitive because they are richly endowed with nerve endings.
A. Secondary Erogenous Zones
B. Primary Erogenous Zones
18.) Which of the following are considered erogenous zones.
A. Inner Thighs
B. Ears
C. Nipples
D. Lips
E. All of the Above
19.) Based on our preference, our erogenous zones and their impact on sexual arousal may vary.
A. True
B. False
20.) At night, men are capable of experiencing erections and nocturnal emissions, this is known as.
A. Being Turned On
B. Wet Dreams
C. Dreaming
21.) Taste plays a major role in sexual arousal and response.
A. True
B. False
22.) Talking Dirty may serve as a tool for sparking sexual arousal.
A. True
B. False
23.) Gender and sexual orientation essentially mean the same thing.
A. True
B. False
24.) ________is a theoretical construct that refers to a set of social and behavioral norms with a specific culture that
are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex.
A. Gender Differentiation
B. Gender Identification
C. Gender Roles
25.) Gender roles do not vary between cultures.
A. True
B. False
26.) Stereotypes and gender roles can serve as tools for oppression.
A. True
B. False
27.) Gender stereotypes provide an open-minded perspective on the traits, abilities, and behaviors of a specific
gender.
A. True
B. False
28.) ________is a fixed and conventional idea of a group of people.
A. Gender Roles
B. Discrimination
C. Stereotypes
29.) In the United States, reading and writing is considered to be ______.
A. Masculine
B. Feminine
 30.) At a young age, boys and girls are socialized into gender roles based on the toys that they are encouraged to
play with.
A. True
B. False
31.) Forces and factors that draw people together are known as _______.
A. Super Powers
B. Blind Dates
C. Love
D. Attraction
32.) Cultural standards may impact our perception of beauty.
A. True
B. False
33.) Attraction can be guided by non-physical traitswhat are they?
A. Respect
B. Shared Values and Goals
C. Muscular Body
D. All of the Above
E. A & B
34.) Gender role expectations may influence our level of attraction towards someone.
A. True
B. False
35.) Opposites do attract..this is key to a lasting relationship.
A. True
B. False
36.) Please list and explain the ABCDEs of relationships. What does each letter stand for and provide 2
details for each letter. (10 points)

A - Attraction (Two factors that increase attraction are a good mood and physical attractiveness)
B - Building (Use small talk and provide some self-disclosure)
C - Continuation (Intimacy is the key ingredient to a lasting relationship; mutual cyclical growth is the process by which
commitment and trust in a relationship develop.)
D - Deterioration (Two factors that can lead to the dissolution of a relationship are boredom and a negative evaluation
of the partner)
E - Ending (Two reasons for why relationships end are that the partners finding little satisfaction in the affiliation and that
jealousy lingers)