Denise enjoys placing a condom on her partner, Darryl, as part of foreplay. Darryl is uncomfortable about this. As they talk about this sensitive issue, there are several silences. Such silences:
a. Are a sign of unequal commitment.
b. Can be calming and a sign of intimacy.
c. Indicate serious problems in the relationship.
d. Suggest that both partners are ignorant of their own values and limits.
Which of the following is the most acceptable predictor of who is likely to contract an STD?
a. General health habits.
b. Level of formal education.
c. Number of sex partners.
d. Sexual orientation.
Guilt over sexual intercourse seems to be more common among people with:
a. A general discomfort with sexuality.
b. Low self-esteem.
c. Poor communication with parents.
d. All of the above.
The term rape myth refers to the:
a. Belief that rape statistics are seriously inflated.
b. Belief that when women refuse sex they do not mean it.
c. Bond men form by behaving aggressively toward women.
d. Idea that women were meant to serve men sexually.
Paul was a respondent in Kinsey's 1953 survey. His sexual behavior was classified as "1". This classification indicates that he has:
a. Engaged in heterosexual behavior and incidental same-gender behavior.
b. Engaged only in same-gender sexual behavior.
c. Had approximately equal levels of same-gender and heterosexual experiences.
d. Had only heterosexual experiences.
Which of the following is a true statement about sexuality among older people?
a. Individuals with a low level of sexual interest during their young adult years often experience increased sexual interest during their older adult years.
b. Older people in institutional settings often retain an interest in sex but lack the privacy to engage in it.
c. Sexual dysfunctions due to medical treatments among older people can rarely be overcome.
d. There is generally no decline in sexual behavior as people age.
Which of the following is NOT a step necessary in order to avoid unwanted pregnancy if one is sexually active?
a. Acknowledging that sexual activity could lead to pregnancy.
b. Douching or bathing immediately after intercourse.
c. Obtaining adequate information about contraceptive techniques.
d. Using a contraceptive technique consistently and properly.