TEST BANK for Human Sexuality in a World
of Diversity 6th Canadian Edition Rathus
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, Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity 6th Canadian Edition Rathus
Chapter 01: Studying Human Sexuality: An Introduction
Multiple Choice Questions
1. __________ inform us about the physiological mechanisms of sexual arousal and response.
A) Biologists
B) Psychologists
C) Anthropologists
D) Sociologists
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-01
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Recall / Concept
Objective: LO 1.1
Answer: A) Biologists
2. Meaney and Rye (2007) argue that learning about one's own sexual likes and dislikes can lead to
A) sexual self-actualization.
B) a greater probability of conception.
C) sexual selfishness.
D) more frequent masturbation.
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-02
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Recall / Concept
Objective: LO 1.1
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Answer: A) sexual self-actualization.
3. Which of the following is an example of gender roles?
A) anatomical differences between male and female sexual anatomy
B) cultural expectations that males, but not females, initiate sexual contact
C) political freedom to self-identify as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual
D) taboos prohibiting male–male or female–female sexual activities
Difficulty: 2
QuestionID: 01-1-03
Page-Reference: 2
Skill: Application
Objective: LO 1.1
Answer: B) cultural expectations that males, but not females, initiate sexual contact
4. In which of the following scenarios would sex be considered a leisure activity, according to Meaney and Rye
(2007)?
A) Julie voluntarily engages in sex with a casual acquaintance
B) Frank has sex with his wife because he feels that it is his obligation
C) David is a sex worker who accepts both male and female clients
D) Emma has had sex in exchange for money on only one occasion
Difficulty: 2
QuestionID: 01-1-04
Page-Reference: 2
Skill: Application
Objective: LO 1.1
Answer: A) Julie voluntarily engages in sex with a casual acquaintance
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5. _______________ examine cross-cultural similarities and differences in sexual behaviour is
A) Medical doctors
B) Anthropologists
C) Psychologists
D) Sociologists
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-05
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Recall / Concept
Objective: LO 1.1
Answer: B) Anthropologists
6. A leading organization in Canada that promotes sexuality research and education is
A) the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada.
B) the Canadian Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors and Therapists.
C) the Canadian Society for the Study of Sexuality.
D) the Canadian Association of Sexual Health Promotion.
Difficulty: 1
QuestionID: 01-1-06
Page-Reference: 3
Skill: Recall / Concept
Objective: LO 1.1
Answer: A) the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada.
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