Human Sexuality In A Changing World 10th Edition Rathus Test Bank

Chapter 11: Sexuality through the Lifespan

 11.1 Multiple Choice

1) Many boys experience their first erections __________.

1. A) at birth.
2. B) in the womb.
3. C) at about 4 years old.
4. D) between the ages of 6 and 8.

Answer: B

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember

2) Which is true regarding early childhood erections and vaginal lubrication?

1. A) These responses indicate early sexual interest.
2. B) These responses may be an expression of affection for adults.
3. C) These responses are reflexes and do not necessarily indicate sexual interest.
4. D) These responses indicate the beginnings of the phallic stage of development.

Answer: C

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand

3) Infants often engage in pelvic thrusting __________.

1. A) at 3 months old.
2. B) at 8–10 months old.
3. C) at 2 years old.
4. D) never.

Answer: B

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember

4) In early childhood, sex educators typically advise that it is “normal” for children to __________.

1. A) attempt intercourse during sex play.
2. B) be curious about sexual anatomy.
3. C) masturbate to orgasm.
4. D) ask adults to look at their genitals.

Answer: B

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Apply

5) Childhood sexual behaviors such as masturbation and “playing doctor” are __________.

1. A) normal signs of curiosity.
2. B) behaviors that have to be nipped in the bud to prevent future damage.
3. C) signs that the child will grow up to be promiscuous.
4. D) usually the result of children catching adults performing these behaviors.

Answer: A

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Apply

6) Kinsey and his colleagues noted that baby girls show behaviors that resemble adult orgasm by as early as __________.

1. A) in utero.
2. B) 1 month.
3. C) 4 months.
4. D) 7 months.

Answer: C

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember

7) Which of the following is true regarding masturbation during early childhood?

1. A) It is a sign of childhood sexual abuse.
2. B) Masturbation by children is rare until about 2 years old.
3. C) Masturbation before puberty is rare.
4. D) Children may masturbate as early as 5 months old.

Answer: D

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember

8) Children in the United States typically do not engage in genital play with others until about the age of __________.

1. A) two.
2. B) four.
3. C) six.
4. D) eight.

Answer: A

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember

9) Given the available research, what is the most likely effect of allowing an infant to sleep in a parent’s bed?

1. A) Co-sleeping with parents is likely to inhibit a child’s sexual functioning as an adult.
2. B) Parents who attempt co-sleeping with their infants typically have emotional problems.
3. C) Adults with emotional problems are more likely to report a history of co-sleeping during childhood.
4. D) There do not appear to be any negative effects of co-sleeping.

Answer: D

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Apply

10) Punishing a child for exploring their own genitals or masturbating may __________.

1. A) increase the likelihood that the child will grow up to be a sexually responsible adult.
2. B) destroy their chances for ever having a serious relationship in adulthood.
3. C) make it more likely they will learn to feel guilty about sex in adulthood.
4. D) help the child as an adolescent by making them more able to abstain from sex.

Answer: C

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Learning Objective: LO 11.1 Describe sexually related behaviors in infancy and early childhood.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand