Chapter 6: Sexuality

Question 1

Sexual Script

Answer 1

a stereotyped pattern of role prescriptions for how individuals should behave sexually

Question 2

risk factors for engaging in sexual behaviors

Answer 2

drug and substance abuse, higher in low SES

Question 3

sexual minority

Answer 3

someone who identifies with being lesbian, gay, or bisexual

Question 4

Sexual literacy

Answer 4

knowing how the body works

Question 5

passing

Answer 5

hiding one’s true orientation - form of self-devaluation

Question 6

pre-encounter

Answer 6

initial exposure to sexual media

Question 7

encounter

Answer 7

peers begin engaging in sexual behavior

Question 8

immersion

Answer 8

exploration of beliefs and behaviors

Question 9

commitment

Answer 9

deciding on patterns of beliefs

Question 10

homosexual identity formation

Answer 10

Confusion, Identity comparison, Tolerance, Acceptance, Pride, Synthesis

Question 11

Houglum

Answer 11

Based on the feedback given, the author proposed teaching sexual education before adolescents engage in sexual activity (ages 9-10) and talking about safer sex options in addition to abstinence.