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

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