Practice Quizzes -- Essential Concepts for Healthy Living Third Edition

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1: Which of the following statements best defines sexuality?
	A: an individual's sexual thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and actions
	B: the union of reproductive organs for pleasurable or procreative purposes
	C: certain biological differences between males and females
	D: instinctive behaviors that are essential for the continuation of the human race

2: The motivation to pursue sexual activity is
	A: fellatio.
	B: libido.
	C: monogamy.
	D: homophobia.

3: Which of the following hormones is a sex hormone?
	A: thyroxin
	B: estrogen
	C: insulin
	D: glucagon

4: ____ refers to patterns of behavior, attitudes, and personality attributes that people associate with being masculine or feminine in a particular culture.
	A: Gender role
	B: Sex
	C: Sexuality
	D: Immorality

5: ____ is the direction of one''s romantic thoughts, feelings, and actions.
	A: Sexual directionism
	B: Libido motivation
	C: Sexism
	D: Sexual orientation

6: An intense fear of homosexuals is called
	A: heteroanxiety.
	B: lobelia.
	C: homophobia.
	D: anthropomorphia.

7: According to Masters and Johnson, all forms of love involve
	A: sex.
	B: passion.
	C: longing.
	D: caring.

8: ____ is the feeling that another has value and deserves attention.
	A: Caring
	B: Intimacy
	C: Respect
	D: Commitment

9: The most common and popular form of intimate sexual activity among heterosexuals is
	A: coitus.
	B: anal sex.
	C: cunnilingus.
	D: fellatio.

10: Masturbation has harmful effects on health.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

11: There is no universally accepted set of sexual values that applies to all Americans.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

12: Statements that begin with "I" usually hinder communication between partners.
	A: TRUE
	B: FALSE

13: Which of the following statements is true?
	A: Gay persons can alter their sexual preferences easily.
	B: Biological factors do not play a role in determining one's sexual orientation.
	C: Mental health experts generally agree that homosexuals do not decide their sexual orientation.
	D: Survey data indicate that most homosexuals are females.

14: The three components of loving relationships that make up the points of Sternberg''s triangle are
	A: caring, passion, and sex.
	B: jealousy, domination, and touching
	C: affection, sex, and communication.
	D: intimacy, commitment, and passion.

15: Which of the following actions is not a form of nonverbal communication?
	A: greeting someone by shaking his or her hand
	B: making "I" statements during a discussion
	C: holding eye contact with an attractive person
	D: smiling at a friend

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