FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Fall 2019 » Chapter 7 Quiz

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Question #1
People's preference for sexual partners of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes indicates their ________.
A.   sexual desire
B.   sexual script
C.   sexual orientation
D.   gender role
Question #2
Patrick lacks any interest in or desire for sex. Patrick can be categorized as a(n) ________.
A.   bisexual
B.   asexual
C.   homosexual
D.   intersexual
Question #3
The belief that being straight is superior to and more "natural" than being gay is called ________.
A.   heterosexism
B.   androgyny
C.   misandry
D.   biphobia
Question #4
Pablo, a 33-year-old man, likes dressing up as a woman. However, he does not consider himself a woman. In this scenario, Pablo can be classified as a(n) ________.
A.   transvestite
B.   asexual
C.   transsexual
D.   intersexual
Question #5
Which of the following statements about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is true?
A.   It has similar, comparable constraints for men.
B.   It reflects a double standard that allows men to mutilate women.
C.   It makes a woman less marriageable.
D.   The age at which a girl undergoes FGM/C is the same across countries.
Question #6
Which of the following functions does casual sex serve?
A.   commitment
B.   fulfillment of duties
C.   experimentation
D.   self-disclosure
Question #7
Which of the following functions does sex serve in long-term relationships?
A.   preventing self-disclosure
B.   experimentation
C.   interdependence
D.   freedom
Question #8
When parents are effective sex educators, there are a number of outcomes for children. Which of the following is a consequence of effective sex education?
A.   It delays first-time sexual intercourse.
B.   It increases sexually risky behavior.
C.   It increases the number of unwanted pregnancies.
D.   It decreases control over one's sexual behavior.
Question #9
A comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for students ________.
A.   includes medically accurate information
B.   ends in the tenth grade
C.   starts in the twelfth grade
D.   focuses solely on abstinence and contraception
Question #10
Which of the following is true of sexual fantasies?
A.   They involve some form of direct physical stimulation.
B.   They can boost people's self-image.
C.   Women are more likely than men to have sexual fantasies.
D.   They are emotionally and psychologically unhealthy.
Question #11
Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation is called ________.
A.   masturbation
B.   intercourse
C.   flirting
D.   oral sex
Question #12
Oral stimulation of a man's penis is called ________.
A.   anal sex
B.   cunnilingus
C.   coitus
D.   fellatio
Question #13
Oral stimulation of a woman's genitals is called ________.
A.   fellatio
B.   cunnilingus
C.   vulva
D.   coitus
Question #14
Which of the following is an example of anonymity of urban life, a macro reason for extramarital sex?
A.   Leonard had an affair with his colleague because he believed his wife would not find out.
B.   Wayne had extramarital sex to feel physically and socially desirable.
C.   Jean had an extramarital affair because she wanted to get back at her husband for cheating on her.
D.   Carmen cheated on her husband so that he would get angry at her and file for a divorce.
Question #15
Which of the following is an example of social exchange, a micro reason for extramarital sex?
A.   Mario, who has high social and economic status in society, has extramarital sex with attractive women who enjoy being with wealthy men.
B.   Oscar, who has a strained relationship with his wife because he is unemployed, engaged in extramarital sex.
C.   Monica had sex with someone she had first met through a social networking site because she believed no one would find out about it.
D.   Danielle, who has low self-esteem, cheated on her husband because it helped boost her ego.
Question #16
Childbirth and breast milk can pass on HIV, but the most common infections are through ________.
A.   coughing
B.   sexual activity
C.   shared needles
D.   drug use
Question #17
Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?
A.   The family environment increases risky behavior.
B.   Assimilation increases risky behavior.
C.   Poverty spreads infections.
D.   People aren't aware of a partner's sexual activities.
Question #18
Which of the following is a similarity between transsexuals and intersexuals?
A.   They are two of the most predominant sexual orientations worldwide.
B.   They are classified as bisexuals and are attracted to people of both sexes.
C.   They have a fear of homosexuality.
D.   They don't conform to the sexes that were assigned to them at birth.
Question #19
Benjamin believes that sexual behavior is largely the result of societal pressure. He finds that culture plays an important role in forming our sexual identity. With which of the following theories does Benjamin's belief coincide?
A.   biological theories
B.   psychoanalytic theories
C.   social constructionist theories
D.   social exchange theories
Question #20
Which of the following is a negative effect of male sexual scripts?
A.   They encourage men to control their sexual urges.
B.   They require women to initiate and be assertive in sexual encounters.
C.   They expect males to be sexually aggressive.
D.   They downplay physical characteristics and emphasize emotional commitment.

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