If menstrual pain is intense enough to limit activity, it is considered to be
dysmenorrhea
Which of the following is not an example of social regulation of sexuality?
genetic mutations due to inbreeding
Which of the following social changes might explain some of the loss of significance of marriage in Western societies?
cohabitation
Prostitution
WRONG ANSWER:
has not been legal in Nebraska for over 150 years
The hormone produced by females that regulates body temperature is
WRONG ANSWER:
estrogen
Male testicles produce testosterone, estrogen, and progestin.
True
Obesity increase the chance of breast cancer.
True
Sperm is produced in the _______ and stored in the __________.
testicles, epididymis
Tumors that may grow in or outside of the uterus, sometimes causing pain and bleeding are
fibroids
The Kama Sutra was produced during the Victorian Era in Great Britain's colonies of India.
False
The temperature of the testicles is regulated by the penis.
False
A breast exam is usually part of a regular annual adult female health screening.
True
Pam's research results are reported as percentages, frequencies, and numerical correlations. Her study is qualitative research.
False
Which of these Sociological theory bases explain the concept of "gender" as a way for members of a group to know what their roles are in that group to maintain the group and avoid role confusion?
Structural Functionalism
The field of sexology draws from many other disciplines to answer complex research questions. If an understanding of how an organized religion might influence a member's decision to use protection is needed, which of the following social science disciplin
Sociology
A Pap-smear test is performed to diagnose possible testicular cancer.
False
Taylor is purposefully wearing dresses and heels and styling long hair. This would be an example of
Gender expression
Trans-gendered citizens have equal protection across the United States from discrimination and victimization.
false
Testosterone is made in male testicles.
true
Guilt" and "shame" are __________________ concepts as they relate to sexual behavior.
psychological
While transvestism is not necessarily done for sexual gratification, cross-dressingis purposeful expression for sexual arousal.
false
Which researcher(s) developed the Sexual Orientation Scale that illustrates the fluid movement of an individual from completely homosexual in orientation to completely heterosexual?
Kinsey
__________________ is responsible for the majority of changes to a female's body during puberty.
estrogens
Science and research in Sexology do not exist in a vacuum. They are impacted at any one time by the information available and the social leadership in place.
True
All of the following are ways that one is socialized into his/her sex role EXCEPT
hormone therapy