c1 - sexuality in perspective Flashcards
There are several species of mammals among which the males often mount other males, and anal intercourse has been observed in some male primates. The most likely explanation of this behavior is that:
- basic mammalian heritage is composed exclusively of homosexual tendencies.
- there is homosexual behavior among many species of mammals.
- there is a scarcity of females in all species.
- basic mammalian heritage is composed exclusively of heterosexual tendencies.
there is homosexual behavior among many species of mammals.
In virtually all mammalian species, females engage in sexual behavior:
- at regular intervals that are determined primarily by the availability of mature males.
- only when they are in “heat.”
- only when the male initiates it.
- about once a week.
only when they are in “heat.”
Which of the following is true of sexual techniques?
- The frequency of sexual intercourse between partners is remarkably stable across cultures.
- Cunnilingus is condemned in American culture.
- In societies that incorporate pain into sexual intercourse, it is most common for both men and women to mutually inflict pain on each other.
- Romantic sexual kissing is the most universal of sexual practices across cultures.
In societies that incorporate pain into sexual intercourse, it is most common for both men and women to mutually inflict pain on each other
Freedom from all forms of discrimination based on sex, sexuality, or gender is an example of a(n) ______ sexual right.
- positive
- negative
- variable
- affirmative
negative
Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behavior have shown that:
- different societies are no longer distinguished by their unique sexual practices.
- culture has a profound impact on sexual expression
- human sexual behavior is primarily determined by biological makeup.
- developed societies are regressing to a more conservative outlook on sexuality.
culture has a profound impact on sexual expression
According to data on social-class variations in sexuality in the U.S., which of the following is a true statement?
- Historical associations of education and social class are misleading.
- Female college graduates are more likely to use the pill for birth control than are female high school graduates, but only marginally.
- The percentages of first marriages for men that are still intact after 20 years is much higher for college educated men than for men with a high school education or less.
- It may be true that a person’s sexuality influences their social class, especially for women.
It may be true that a person’s sexuality influences their social class, especially for women.
Which of the following is a general rule, across cultures, regarding the standard of attractiveness?
- A plump woman is considered unattractive.
- A poor complexion is unattractive.
- An attractive woman is a thin woman.
- Having small ears and a small nose is considered attractive.
A poor complexion is unattractive.
Avid viewers of TV soap operas may begin to believe that sexual intercourse between unmarried individuals is mainstream because this is the most frequently shown sexual activity on these programs. Which of the following types of media influence is exemplified in this case?:
- cultivation
- sexual repression
- agenda setting
- cultural diversity
cultivation
Which of the following is most likely to be the reason for lower marriage rates among African Americans?
• African Americans are more concerned with building their careers than starting families.
• There is an unequal gender ratio among Blacks, with men being in the majority.
• Most African American women prefer not to get married.
• African American men face obstacles in seeking and maintaining the jobs necessary to support a family.
African American men face obstacles in seeking and maintaining the jobs necessary to support a family.
Which of the following is true of sexuality among the people of the island of Mangaia?
- Foreplay is limited to kissing and fondling of the buttocks.
- Premarital sex is essentially unknown.
- Masturbation is the only form of sexual activity undertaken by adolescents.
- Boys learn about cunnilingus from male experts who perform the superincision ritual.
Boys learn about cunnilingus from male experts who perform the superincision ritual.
Research on nonhuman species suggests that same-gender sexual behavior is:
• the predominant form of sexual interaction among nonhuman species.
• found only in primates.
• nonexistent in all other species apart from humans.
• found in many species.
found in many species
Which of the following is an example of sexual behavior used for nonsexual purposes?
- a rapist using sex as an expression of power over a woman
- an individual engaging in sexual intercourse when the female is potentially fertile
- an individual renting a porn movie on a Sunday afternoon for physical stimulation
- any individual engaging in sexual activity as an end in itself
a rapist using sex as an expression of power over a woman
Cross-cultural studies of human sexual behavior show that
- there is no variation in behavior across cultures.
- enormous variation in sexual behavior exists across cultures.
- variation in sexual behavior is completely dependent on drives and instincts.
- variation in behavior across cultures can be attributed to differences in biological makeup.
enormous variation in sexual behavior exists across cultures.
Across cultures, even when extramarital sex is permitted, it is subjected to regulations. Identify the most common pattern of restriction.
- extramarital sex allowed for wives in the case that they have no children
- extramarital sex allowed for husbands but not wives
- extramarital sex allowed for middle-aged couples
- extramarital sex allowed as long as the married individuals are discreet about their infidelities
extramarital sex allowed for husbands but not wives
Which of the following examples illustrates a core value in Asian culture?
- a man who engages in sexual intercourse with multiple partners
- a woman who puts her own needs before those of her family
- a man who shows restraint in his open expression of love and passion toward his wife
- a woman who engages in an extramarital affair with a work colleague
a man who shows restraint in his open expression of love and passion toward his wife
