,Human Sexuality, 10e (Yarber)
Chapter 1 Perspectives on Human Sexuality
1) Which of the following best describes the attitude of the current culture toward sexuality?
A) repressive
B) hidden
C) hostile
D) open
Answer: D
Explanation: Studying Human Sexuality
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Studying Human Sexuality
Learning Objective: Recognize why we study human sexuality.
Bloom's: Understand
APA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
2) Martin's family was surprised about his choice of subject for his undergraduate studies. They
were unable to convince him to select a course that kept away from a vast array of taboos, fears,
prejudices, and hypocrisy. However, Martin did not regret his decision and found himself
exploring topics whose discussions were prohibited by his family and religion. In this scenario,
Martin has most likely decided to pursue the study of ________.
A) human behavior
B) human beauty
C) human sexuality
D) human mind
Answer: C
Explanation: Studying Human Sexuality
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Studying Human Sexuality
Learning Objective: Recognize why we study human sexuality.
Bloom's: Apply
APA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
,3) Which of the following media content is least likely to be aired on national television?
A) an advertisement for a website selling clothes for women
B) a film that comprises explicit shots of older couples indulging in sexual acts
C) an article about the number of deaths due to Ebola
D) a reality show that humiliates people based on their physical characteristics
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexuality, Popular Culture, and the Media
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Media Portrayals of Sexuality
Learning Objective: Understand the relationship between sexuality, popular culture, and the
media.
Bloom's: Understand
APA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
4) Identify a true statement about media presentations of sexuality.
A) Interracial dating is a frequent feature in media depictions.
B) Mass media censor sexually objectifying portrayals of women.
C) Mainstream media do not present "real" depictions of sexuality.
D) Media portrayals of sexuality are meant to educate the audience rather than entertain them.
Answer: C
Explanation: Sexuality, Popular Culture, and the Media
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Media Portrayals of Sexuality
Learning Objective: Understand the relationship between sexuality, popular culture, and the
media.
Bloom's: Understand
APA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
, 5) Which of the following is true of sexuality in video games?
A) Female characters are portrayed as violent figures whose primary purpose is to destroy.
B) Male characters mouth sexy dialogues more often than female characters.
C) The sexualization and stereotyping of female characters has declined since 2006.
D) Video games that promote violent attitude toward women are banned in the United States.
Answer: C
Explanation: Sexuality, Popular Culture, and the Media
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Television
Learning Objective: Understand the relationship between sexuality, popular culture, and the
media.
Bloom's: Understand
APA Outcome: 1.2: Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
6) Most television programs that Natalie sees focus on muscular men trying to woo slim women
in scanty clothing to sleep with them. Ronald has a collection of men's magazines that focus
mainly on sex. Janice reads romance novels that emphasize the importance of physical
appearance for girls. Therefore, it can be inferred that today's media content about sexuality
reflects
A) the realities of today's social world.
B) stereotypical gender roles.
C) relatively equal gender roles.
D) diversity in relationships.
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexuality, Popular Culture, and the Media
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Television
Learning Objective: Understand the relationship between sexuality, popular culture, and the
media.
Bloom's: Apply
APA Outcome: 1.3: Describe applications of psychology
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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