CHAPTER REVIEW WORKSHEET #1 NAME: ______
CHAPTER 1- PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUALITY
Multiple Choice – circle the correct answer.
1. The authors use the term “other sex” instead of “opposite sex” because
a. they wish to emphasize that men and women are more similar than they are different.
b. the term “other sex” is more politically correct
c. it is less confusing.
d. the term “other sex” includes a wider range of sexual orientations and lifestyles.
2. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the authors’ perspectives in writing this book?
a. Despite the cross-cultural diverstity, there are numerous universals in sexual experiences, attitudes and preferences.
b. The book reflects primarily a sociobiological orientation
c. Our sexual attitudes and behaviors are strongly shaped by our society.
d. Human sexuality is influenced more by biological factors than by psychological factors.
3. Two of the themes from our cultural legacy that have had a profound impact on our current views of sexuality are
- the idea that male promiscuity is the norm and that procreation is the only legitimate reason for sex.
- the idea that procreation is the only legitimate reason for sex and the rigid belief in gender roles.
- the idea that Americans are more liberal in their sexual attitudes than other countries and that there is a strong blurring of gender roles in U.S. culture.
- the idea that sexual nonmonogamy is the norm for all mammals and the belief in rigid gender roles
4. Which is not a component of Sexual Intelligence.
a. Being sexually active
b. Scientific knowledge about sexuality
c. Self-understanding
d. Consideration of the cultural context of sexuality
- What is the sex for procreation legacy? What sexual behaviors have been considered immoral because of this legacy?
- What does the Koran (or Qur’an), the Holy Book of Islam, teach about sexuality?
- What were ancient Chinese attitudes towards sexuality?
8. What is the Madonna-Whore dichotomy?
CHAPTER 2 – SEX RESEARCH: METHODS AND PROBLEMS
1. What are the four research methods used by sexologists to gather information about human sexuality?
2. Which method did Kinsey use?
3. Which method did Master’s & Johnson use?
4. Most of the knowledge that we have gained in the field of human sexuality has been obtained through which research method?
5. How is a representative sample different from a random sample?
T or F Questions.
6. ___ Kinsey’s research exemplifies a representative sample of the American population.
7. ____Both male and female arousal can be measured electronically.
8. ____Surveys tend to be the most cost-effective means of doing sexuality research.
9. Who conducted the groundbreaking research on patterns of sexual response in men and women?
______
10. What is Demographic Bias?
11. What kind of demographic bias existed in Kinsey’s studies?
12. What does sex research tell us about the effects of viewing sexually violent pornography?
CHAPTER 3 – FEMALE SEXUAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
1. What is labiaplasty?
2. What is the “ideal” size and shape of the labia, according to Western standards?
according to several African cultures?
3. The opening of the vagina is referred to as the: a. vestibule b. urethra c. introitus d. vulva
4. What is the function of the hymen?
5. What are the 2 functions of vaginal lubrication?
6. The inner lining of the uterus is the
- perimetrium b. endometrium c. perineum d. myometrium
7. Once the egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube, it remains viable for fertilization for approximately: a. 12 hours b. 12 – 24 hours c. 24 – 48 hours d. 48 – 72 hours
8. The G-spot is considered to be the female counterpart to which male reproductive organ?
Name these terms related to menstruation:
9. ______the initial onset of menstrual periods
10. ______the release of an ovum from the ovary
11.______the absence of menstruation
12.______symptoms of physical discomfort and emotional irritability that may occur before menstruation begins
13.______cessation of menstruation
14. How can a woman prevent getting a urinary tract infection?
15. How can a woman prevent vaginitis?
16. What does a Pap smear screen for? ______
What are the recommendation for when/how often this should be done?
17. Name 4 risk factors for breast cancer:
CHAPTER REVIEW WORKSHEET # 2 NAME: ______
CHAPTER 4 - MALE REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
The Testes:
1. Inside the testes, sperm are produced in the ______, and stored in the______.
2. The temperature-regulating mechanism for the testes is the ______.
3. What is the medical term for undescended testes? ______
4. By what age should a child’s undescended testes spontaneously descend on their own? ______
5. What is the danger of leaving undescended testes untreated?
Pre-ejaculatory Fluid:
6.. Pre-ejaculatory fluid is secreted by the ______.
7. The role of this fluid is to: ______
8. Does this fluid contain sperm? ______
Semen:
9. 70% of seminal fluid is produced by the ______.
10. 30% of seminal fluid is produced by the ______.
11. How many sperm are in a typical ejaculation? ______
12. Sperm make up ______% of the total volume of semen
Penis Myths and Truths (Write T or F)
13. _____African-American men usually have larger penises than Caucasian men
14. ____Asian men usually have smaller penises than Caucasian men
15. ____The average size of an adult erect penis is 6 inches.
16. _____Penis size is related to sexual function and ability to please a partner.
17. ____Smaller flaccid penises tend to increase more in size during erections than larger flaccid penises.
18. _____Men are generally more concerned with penis size than women.
20. What are the arguments for male circumcision?
21. What are the arguments against male circumcision?
22. The most common male reproductive cancer is ______.
CHAPTER 5: GENDER ISSUES
Terms Related to Gender
Use the following terms to complete the definitions below:
AndrogynyGender IdentitySex
GenderGender RoleTransgendered
Gender DysphoriaIntersexedTranssexual
1. Biological Maleness or Femaleness ______
2. Psychological or sociocultural characteristics associated with being male or female ______
3. A blending of typical male and female behaviors in one individual ______
4. Unhappiness with one’s biological sex or gender role ______
5. Our innermost concept of self as “male,” “female,” or somewhere in-between______
6. A set of behaviors and attitudes assigned to males and females by a culture or society, which are considered
normal and appropriate. ______
7. The preferred term for people born with ambiguous genitals, who may possess biological attributes of both
sexes ______
8. People who do not identify with their birth-assigned genders and who sometimes alter their bodies surgically
and/or hormonally ______
9. People who do not match society’s expectations regarding gender expression and gender roles, often cross-
dressing. ______
Chromosome Facts:
10. There are ______chromosome pairs in most human cells.
11. The results of an XX combination will be a ______, an XY will be a ______.
Hormone Facts:
12. The general term for male hormones is ______. The most important male hormone is ______.
13. The two most important female hormones are and
14. The general term for both male and female sex glands (ovaries & testes) is ______.
Sex Differentiation:
15. In the early stages of fetal development, the structures that will become the reproductive organs are the same in both males and females. When do the reproductive organs begin to differentiate? ______after conception.
16. The male structure that corresponds to the clitoris is the ______.
17. Which of the following is usually the first to differentiate during prenatal sex differentiation? (circle one):
a. Gonads b. Internal reproductive structures c. External genitals d. The brain
CHAPTER 6 – SEXUAL AROUSAL AND RESPONSE
1. Name the region of the brain associated with emotion and motivation, that plays a key role in sexual functioning ______.
2. How might anti-depressants affect sexual functioning?
3. What is the name for areas of the body that are responsive to sexual stimulation:
______.
4. List 5 of these areas:
5. Substances releasing odors that are secreted by females of many species during their fertile periods are called ______.
6. A substance believed to arouse sexual desire is called: ______
7. What effect does alcohol have on sexual functioning? Marijuana?
8. This is sometimes called the “love” hormone, and is secreted during cuddling and touch ______
True or False
9. ______It is normal for females to produce testosterone.
10. _____It is normal for males to produce estrogen
11. List the 4 stages of the sexual response cycle proposed by Master’s and Johnson, with a one-sentence summary of the major physiological changes for each stage:
12. What is vasocongestion?
13. What is myotonia?
14. What stage did Helen Kaplan add to her sexual response model? Why do some people consider this addition to be problematic?
15. Men require some time after an orgasm before they can experience another one. What is this called: