Chap 7 REVIEW QUESTIONS (Communication & Sexuality)
[Last update: 4/20/04]
Hales, D. (2004). Chapter 7: Communication and Sexuality in An Invitation to Health
(3 ed.) (pp. 144 - 168).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
- Define the following terms: intimacy, dysmenorrhea, circumcision, sexual orientation, celibacy, abstinence, monogamy.
- T/F: Your decisions about sex can have profound effects on other people.
- T/F: Your decision about sex can have profound effects on your health.
- T/F: It is easier to convey and comprehend emotions than information.
- T/F: Women are more likely than men to use words that relate to emotions
and feelings.
- T/F: Women are more likely than men to use modal words (e.g., would, should,
could).
- T/F: Women are more likely than women to use concrete language.
- T/F: Good communication is required for a healthy relationship.
- T/F: Friendship has been described as a holy bond.
- T/F: Amenorrhea is cessation of menstruations for at least 3 months. {The prefix "a" means "without." The root "men" is
used in terms related to female sexual maturity and menstruation.}
- T/F: A large amount of communication is nonverbal.
- List examples of nonverbal communication.
- T/F: Loyalty and trust are critical in romantic and friendship relationships.
- M/C: Although there have been some changes in the images used to portray
the "all-American" family over the past 40 years, the
all-American family is still often portrayed as (a) upper class African American (b) upper class Caucasian (c) middle class
Caucasian, (d) lower class Caucasian
- List the three principle components of Sternberg's Love Triangle. {ANS: Intimacy, Passion,
Commitment}
- M/C: The terms cunnilingus and fellatio refer to: (a) vaginal intercourse (b) oral-genital contact (c) anal-genital contact
(d) none of the above.
- T/F:? Although divorce rates have dropped slightly in the U.S., divorce still
affects almost half of the marriages in the U.S. {The book states 43% of
first marriages end in separation or divorce within 15 years, so I would say
this is true.}
- T/F: The endometrium is the lining of the vagina.
- T/F: The clitoris is a small female erectile organ.
- T/F: The vagina is the canal that leads to the female internal organs of reproduction.
- Be familiar with the anatomical location and physiologic functions of the following female reproductive organs: ovary, fallopian
tube, uterus, vagina, labia major, labia minor, clitoris.
- Be familiar with the anatomical locations and physiological functions of the following male reproductive organs: scrotum,
epididymis, vas deference, prostate, penis, testes, foreskin (prepuce).
- T/F: More than half of baby boys in the U.S. are circumcised.
- T/F: In men and women, sexual interest peaks around age 30.
- Fill in the blank: The surgical removal of the foreskin is called ___________________.
- T/F: Lack of circumcision can increase the risk of urinary tract infections early in life and can increase the risk of sexual
transmitted disease later on. (Comment: The American Academy of Pediatrics does
not recommend routine neonatal
circumcision.)
- T/F: The majority of people prefer monogamous, committed sexual relationships to open relationships with multiple sexual
partners.
- According to the text, is cohabitation (living together before marriage) an effective or ineffective way to prevent divorce?
- Besides heterosexuality, name two other sexual orientations.
- Fill in: Communicating with your body, hands, posture, and facial expressions is called _______________ communication.
- List strategies for how to say "no" to sex. {ANS: Recognize your values and feelings; Try to speak
openly; Tell your date you are uncomfortable; Monitor your own sexual
signals.}
NOTES
- The sexiest primates: The famous biologist Stephen Jay Gould described humans as the sexiest (i.e., most sexually active) primate. Only humans and one species of chimp (Pan paniscuscan)
use sex to such a degree. (See http://www.brembs.net/bonobos.html)
- Reproductive anatomy and physiology - Facts about
reproductive anatomy and physiology is essential in for understanding
reproductive health. Please do not be embarrassed by discussion of such
items. Consider the facts clinically and scientifically. If you extremely
shy or morally opposed to discussion of this topic, you may excuse
yourself from class.
- The text is thorough and accurate on coverage of reproductive health and birth control, but do not let the adverse
health risks associated with the various forms of hormonal birth control deter you. (Adverse reactions of this type tend
to be exaggerate for medico-legal reasons. I will address adverse reactions rates in class.
- Sex has physical, social, emotional, and economic consequences. Are
you prepared to accept these consequences?
- Decreases in fertility have contributed to good health. [Click
here for notes on demographic and epidemiologic transition ]
- Margaret
Sanger (1879-1966) -- "No 20th century public health achievement demonstrates this more clearly than the struggle to provide women in the
United States with safe and effective birth control"
(http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4847bx.htm,
2003).Birth control is perhaps one of the most important determinants of the public's health; also part
of the larger topic of education for girls and young
women -- see http://www.ikat.org for
discussion.