HLTH 3500 Exam 3 | Verified with 100% Correct Answers

HLTH 3500 Exam 3 | Verified with 100% Correct Answers When identical twins are more likely to have an attribute in common than same-sex fraternal twins, we can conclude that . . .? the common attribute has at least some genetic basis. the common attribute has no genetic basis. there is a low concordance between the twins. the attribute is primarily determined by social factors. Gender nonconformity in childhood . . .? is related to adult same-gender sexual orientation for females but not for males. is related to adult same-gender sexual orientation for males but not for females. is related to adult same-gender sexual orientation for both males and females. has no correlation with adult sexual orientation. Renu would like to use hormonal birth control, but she is concerned about possible side effects. Renu's best option would be . . . The constant-dose combination pill. The triphasic pill. The transdermal patch. The FSH pill. Don feels guilty about some of the sexual fantasies he experiences. At what point should he feel concerned? When the fantasies involve being forced to have sex When he wants to act out a sexual fantasy, even though the fantasy may be harmless to himself or others When the fantasy involves sexually assaulting children or adults When the fantasies involve sexually and emotionally dominating his lover Because the vulval tissue is delicate and sensitive, what is it important to do during sexual activity? If there is not enough natural lubrication present to make the vulva slippery, abstain from sex. If there is not enough natural lubrication, douching on a regular basis will help. If there is not enough natural lubrication present, use a lubricant such as Astroglide to prevent irritation. Be sure to shower immediately after sexual activity to wash away any bacteria left by vaginal secretions. Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term homosexual? Someone who has sex with others of their own gender. Someone who is sexually, emotionally, and socially attracted to a member of their same gender. Anyone who has had at least one sexual encounter with someone of their same gender. Anyone who is not heterosexual. Prior to implantation, a fertilized ovum is called a(n)? blastocyst. fetus. zygote. embryo. Hormonal methods of birth control . . . are considered irreversible. may increase risk of blood clots and/or stroke in some women. are a very infrequently used method of contraception. adversely affect the health of most women who take them. Research by Alan Bell and his colleagues on the family backgrounds of gay and lesbians has . . .? found that family relationships affect sexual orientation for women but not men. confirmed the pattern of a dominant, overprotective mother leading to a same-gender sexual orientation. confirmed the pattern of an abusive, violent father leading to a same-gender sexual orientation. found that no particular phenomenon of family life is especially consequential to the development of sexual orientation. When a fetus dies after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is sometimes referred to as a? elective abortion. stillbirth. miscarriage. spontaneous abortion. The female condom is made of sheep intestine. sheep skin. rubber or prophylaxis. polyurethane or latex. Intact dilation and evacuation . . .? accounts for 90% of all abortions performed in the United States. is performed in late pregnancy in cases of severe fetal abnormality and/or to protect the mother's health. is generally performed in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. has no known side effects or risks. Sarah uses the contraceptive implant. Sarah.... would have been able to purchase this item over the counter and insert it herself. should be using a barrier method of birth control as well, because the implant is notoriously unreliable. will never be able to conceive a child, even if she has the device removed. may be able to avoid pregnancy for up to three years with this device. Frank is completely celibate. This means that Frank . . . neither masturbates nor has sexual contact with another person. engages in masturbation but does not have sexual contact with another person. does not masturbate and has no physical contact, sexual or affectionate, with another person. engages in oral sex but not sexual intercourse. If Sarah can't locate the thread of her IUD, she should be advised to see her health practitioner as soon as possible. forget it; they slip around frequently. wait until after her next period and check again. immediately go to a hospital emergency room. Which of the following statements regarding the female condom is FALSE? It greatly restricts the movement of the penis after penetration. It is worn internally by the woman. It is made of latex or polyurethane. It is of particular benefit for women in countries with high HIV rates. According to research findings, which of the following does NOT increase the likelihood of taking contraceptive risks? Feeling comfortable about having sex as opposed to guilty Using drugs and alcohol A history of abuse The fear of alienating partner by asking for his cooperation in using birth control What is a good position to use during pregnancy? Rear entry Face to face, side-lying Tailgating Man above "Closeted" LGB men and women may do all of the following EXCEPT? deny their sexual orientation. get married. be sexually active with members of the other sex. become active in the gay community. Which of the following is NOT part of the "coming out" process? Passing Self-acceptance Self-acknowledgment Disclosure The vernix caseosa? is a protective, waxy substance that covers the fetus. implants on the wall of the uterus one week after fertilization. is a reddish uterine discharge that is expelled after childbirth. is a thick, yellowish fluid secreted by the breasts in late pregnancy. The ____ measures the rise in LH in urine prior to ovulation.? mucus method test ovulation-predictor test rhythm method body temperature method Mrs. Bryant hears from a neighbor that her son's English teacher, Mr. Klein, is gay. Mrs. Bryant worries Mr. Klein will persuade her son and his classmates to become gay. This theory regarding the cause of same-gender sexual attraction is called . . .? the "by default" myth. seduction theory. Freud's theory of sexual orientation. Hochester's theory. Which of the following MOST closely corresponds to Freud's view of masturbation? Because ejaculation reduces precious "vital fluids," it is discouraged in any form except intercourse. Masturbation is normal during childhood, but if continued into adulthood, could result in the inability to form good sexual relationships. Masturbation during childhood could result in an abnormal preoccupation with sex, but it is a healthy outlet for adults alone or with partners. Masturbation is how we discover eroticism, so it should be learned and practiced throughout the life cycle. Assisted reproductive techniques are? inexpensive. low-risk procedures as far as the mother is concerned. expensive with varying success rates. increasingly less expensive with each subsequent attempt. All of the following medications reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives EXCEPT ibuprofen. St. John's Wort. ampicillin. tetracycline. Anne is a female, and has had about as many sexual experiences with women as she has with men. Anne's rating on the Kinsey scale would be . . .? 5. 3. 0. 1. Research indicates that women are ____ to experience orgasm in sexual encounters that include cunnilingus. unable least likely occasionally able most likely Which of the following ethnic groups tend to be MORE tolerant of same-gender sexual attraction? Asian American Native American African American Hispanic American ____ is the MOST effective method of birth control EXCEPT abstinence. The pill Sterilization The IUD The condom In Tantric sex, the male learns to achieve orgasm as quickly as possible. control and delay his own orgasm. maximize thrusting. stimulate the G-spot. A woman may insert a diaphragm as long as ____ prior to intercourse and have it still be effective. one-half hour one hour three hours six hours Factors that affect contraceptive availability and choice in contemporary times include gender-role expectations. insurance coverage. religious mandates. All of the above According to Bell's research . . .? most people become gay or lesbian after having poor experiences in heterosexual relationships. most gay or lesbian people have their first same-gender sexual experience with someone close to their own age. sexual orientation appears to be influenced primarily by childhood experiences and relationships with parents. gay and lesbian individuals are as likely as heterosexuals to enjoy dating the opposite gender during high school. Cunnilingus refers to . . . oral stimulation of the male genitals. anal stimulation of either gender. a sexual behavior in which partners rub their genital areas together. oral stimulation of the female genitals. A dildo is a set of balls. is an artificial penis. is a latex simulation of female genitals. is a medical device requiring a prescription. Medications used to stimulate ovulation are associated with an increased risk of . . . ? birth defects. ectopic pregnancy. uterine infection. multiple births. Research indicates that women . . . rarely forget to take the pill as instructed. underestimate how often they forget to take the pill. sometimes forget to take the pill, but it has little effect. generally overestimate the number of times they forget to take pill. Marriage between same-gender individuals . . .? is not legal anywhere except for a few Caribbean countries. has not been a major focus of the gay rights movement given that gay and lesbian individuals generally reject the institution of marriage. is legal in an increasing number of countries. is opposed by both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association due to well-documented evidence that people in same-gender relationships report much less satisfaction than heterosexual couples. Telling jokes that belittle LGB individuals and/or avoiding any behavior that might be interpreted as signaling a gay or lesbian sexual orientation are often manifestations of? xenophobia. homoerotica. heterophobia. homophobia.