People’s preference for sexual partners of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes indicates their ________.

1. sexual orientation
2. gender role
3. sexual desire
4. sexual script

Patrick lacks any interest in or desire for sex. Patrick can be categorized as a(n) ________.

1. intersexual
2. bisexual
3. asexual
4. homosexual

The belief that being straight is superior to and more “natural” than being gay is called ________.

1. androgyny
2. misandry
3. heterosexism
4. biphobia

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) ________.

1. intersexual
2. asexual
3. transsexual
4. transvestite

Which of the following statements about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is true?

1. It reflects a double standard that allows men to mutilate women.
2. It has similar, comparable constraints for men.
3. The age at which a girl undergoes FGM/C is the same across countries.
4. It makes a woman less marriageable.

Which of the following functions does casual sex serve?

1. experimentation
2. commitment
3. fulfillment of duties
4. self-disclosure

Which of the following functions does sex serve in long-term relationships?

1. preventing self-disclosure
2. interdependence
3. experimentation
4. freedom

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?

1. It delays first-time sexual intercourse.
2. It decreases control over one’s sexual behavior.
3. It increases the number of unwanted pregnancies.
4. It increases sexually risky behavior.

A comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for students ________.

1. ends in the tenth grade
2. focuses solely on abstinence and contraception
3. starts in the twelfth grade
4. includes medically accurate information

Which of the following is true of sexual fantasies?

1. Women are more likely than men to have sexual fantasies.
2. They can boost people’s self-image.
3. They involve some form of direct physical stimulation.
4. They are emotionally and psychologically unhealthy.

Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation is called ________.

1. masturbation
2. flirting
3. intercourse
4. oral sex

Oral stimulation of a man’s penis is called ________.

1. anal sex
2. fellatio
3. coitus
4. cunnilingus

Oral stimulation of a woman’s genitals is called ________.

1. cunnilingus
2. vulva
3. coitus
4. fellatio

Which of the following is an example of anonymity of urban life, a macro reason for extramarital sex?

1. Leonard had an affair with his colleague because he believed his wife would not find out.
2. Jean had an extramarital affair because she wanted to get back at her husband for cheating on her.
3. Carmen cheated on her husband so that he would get angry at her and file for a divorce.
4. Wayne had extramarital sex to feel physically and socially desirable.

Which of the following is an example of social exchange, a micro reason for extramarital sex?

1. Oscar, who has a strained relationship with his wife because he is unemployed, engaged in extramarital sex.
2. Danielle, who has low self-esteem, cheated on her husband because it helped boost her ego.
3. Monica had sex with someone she had first met through a social networking site because she believed no one would find out about it.
4. Mario, who has high social and economic status in society, has extramarital sex with attractive women who enjoy being with wealthy men.

Childbirth and breast milk can pass on HIV, but the most common infections are through ________.

1. sexual activity
2. drug use
3. shared needles
4. coughing

Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?

1. Assimilation increases risky behavior.
2. The family environment increases risky behavior.
3. People aren’t aware of a partner’s sexual activities.
4. Poverty spreads infections.

Which of the following is a similarity between transsexuals and intersexuals?

1. They don’t conform to the sexes that were assigned to them at birth.
2. They are two of the most predominant sexual orientations worldwide.
3. They have a fear of homosexuality.
4. They are classified as bisexuals and are attracted to people of both sexes.

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?

1. social constructionist theories
2. biological theories
3. psychoanalytic theories
4. social exchange theories

Which of the following is a negative effect of male sexual scripts?

1. They expect males to be sexually aggressive.
2. They require women to initiate and be assertive in sexual encounters.
3. They downplay physical characteristics and emphasize emotional commitment.
4. They encourage men to control their sexual urges.