Human Sexuality Chapter 6 – Flashcards

The main way that children learn about sexuality from their parents is by noting their teachings. attitudes. behavior. religious beliefs.

A study of 48 comprehensive sexuality education programs found that ___ % of these programs reduced the frequency of teenage sex. 20 30 50 60

Sex play in children usually occurs with members of the same sex. the other sex. both sexes equally. the child's family.

Which of the following is TRUE about sex education programs? Abstinence-only programs have been found to be only moderately effective in reducing the number of teen pregnancies. Abstinence-only programs have been found to delay the age at which teens become sexually active, but do not affect the overall rate of teen pregnancy. There is no evidence that abstinence-only programs delay sex or reduce sexual behaviors discussions of the social pressures on sexual behaviors. Comprehensive sex education programs have been found to cause teens to engage in sexual behaviors earlier, but they are more likely to use protection when they do.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding biological influences on homosexuality? Researchers considered hormones to be a factor in the past, but more recent research has determined that parenting style is the most influential in determining if someone is homosexual. Theories suggesting biological influences on sexual orientation have been disproven. Genetics appear to be involved in determining sexual orientation. Scientists have isolated a specific gene which seems to be the primary factor in determining sexual orientation.

According to Pogrebin (1983), children's curiosity about sex is similar to that of voyeurs. exhibitionists. students. prostitutes.

Which of the following is NOT a sexual milestone in adolescence? breast development ejaculation menarche masturbation

How does same-sex or other-sex childhood sexual exploration influence adult sexual orientation? There is no hard evidence that such experiences influence adult sexual interests. Extremely punitive parental responses may lead children to develop a phobia against one sex or the other. Only homosexuals report arousal during childhood sex play with children of any sex. There is a moderately strong relationship between same-sex childhood sex play and adult homosexuality.

What percentage of the television shows teens watch every day contains sexual content? 26% 45% 70% 94%

Puberty is the time when boys' status and self-esteem are more closely linked to evaluations from girls than from other boys. a person becomes capable of reproduction. a person enters their teen years. a person becomes a legal adult.

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a positive aspect of masturbation? learning about our own sexual functioning relief from sexual tension sexual self-understanding to be shared later reduction in guilt and anxiety about sexuality

The sex education course at St. Andrews School teaches students, beginning in kindergarten, about reproduction, prevention of pregnancy and disease, and decision making about sex. This program is a(n) __________________ program. comprehensive abstinence-based abstinence-only comprehensive abstinence

Many experts on child development agree that the most important lesson for parents to teach their children about sexual self-exploration is the concept of modesty during their self-exploration. sexual pleasure during self-exploration. it as a normal, positive part of growth. its determination of sexual orientation.

Humans' earliest lessons come from bonding with a parent during the first two years of life. parents' body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. masturbation in infancy. rewards and punishment.

What is the MOST important thing menstruation and nocturnal emissions have in common? They both occur during puberty. They mark the beginning of fertility. They may be confusing experiences. Parents may not have discussed these events with their children.

Which of the following statements about teenage fathers is TRUE? Teen fathers are a seriously neglected group who face many hardships. Teen fatherhood is not a function of any single risk factor. The incidence of teenage fatherhood is lower than of teenage motherhood. All of these are true

Four-year-old Ashwin enters his parents' room while they are having sex. What should his parents try NOT to do? lunge for a towel to cover up be reminded that mommy and daddy would like privacy at this time react very matter-of-factly and tell him that this is "grown-up time" Parents should not do ANY of the above.

Children who engage in sex play usually do it with children of their own sex. are more likely to have an unintended pregnancy. are typically working through feelings of discomfort with their body. should be seen by a therapist, as this is a cause for concern.

Some gay men and lesbian women report that they became aware of their "difference" in early adulthood. early childhood. middle or late childhood. late adolescence.

The changing aspects of an individual's sexual attitudes, behaviors, feelings, and roles can be described by the term psychophysiological development. sexual life cycle. psychosexual development. sexual maturation.