Human Sexuality Diversity in Contemporary America 9th Edition by William Yarber – Test Bank

Human Sexuality Diversity in Contemporary America 9th Edition by William Yarber – Test Bank

Chapter 15

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) must be reported by the health care providers to local or state health departments and to the federal Centers for Disease?
   1. trichomoniasis
   2. human papillomavirus (HPV)
   3. chancroid
   4. lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 481

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

2. Which of the following does NOT have to be reported to the state health department?
   1. gonorrhea
   2. syphilis
   3. chlamydia
   4. genital herpes

Answer: D

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 481

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

3. The number of new cases of a disease is called the

Answer: A

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 480

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason why young people are at greater risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
   1. They are more likely to have multiple sexual partners.
   2. They are more likely to engage in risky behavior.
   3. They are more likely to select partners who are at higher risk for acquiring an STI.
   4. They are more likely to have lower immunity than more mature adults.

Answer: D

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 483

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

5. What does the author of the text mean by the “biological sexism” of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
   1. Men are more likely to transmit STIs than are women.
   2. Men can more easily tell if their sexual partners are infected with STIs.
   3. Women are more vulnerable to infection and long-term effects of STIs than men.
   4. There are fewer barrier techniques available to women to protect them from STIs.

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 482

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

6. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
   1. initiating intimate sexual activity at an early age
   2. having multiple sex partners
   3. using more forms of birth control and contraception
   4. having high-risk sexual partners

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 483–488

Topic: Behavioral Factors

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

7. What is the relationship between substance abuse and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
   1. Intoxicated individuals are much more likely to contract STIs because of higher risk of kidney failures.
   2. The act of sharing drinking glasses or pipes can spread STIs.
   3. Abuse of alcohol and drugs is associated with high-risk sexual behaviors.
   4. Individuals who abuse substances are unaware of the symptoms of STIs as frequent intoxication masks the early symptoms of STIs.

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 486

Topic: Behavioral Factors

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

8. Which of the following is false about the ability of male condoms to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
   1. Condoms lubricated with spermicide are no more effective than other lubricated condoms in protecting against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
   2. Latex condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea if used consistently and correctly.
   3. The use of male condoms may reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
   4. Consistent and correct use of male latex condoms is 100 percent effective in protecting against HIV infection, but less so for chlamydia or gonorrhea.

Answer: D

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 487

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

9. Which of the following is true of female condoms?
   1. When worn in the vagina, female condoms are less effective than male condoms at preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STIs).
   2. Research has shown that nitrile female condoms are unsafe when used with any lubricant.
   3. Research has shown that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cannot travel through the nitrile barrier present in female condoms.
   4. When worn in the vagina, female condoms are more effective than male condoms at preventing STIs.

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Understand

Difficulty: Medium

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 487

Topic: STI Epidemic

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

10. Which of the following is NOT a social factor that contributes to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)?
    1. poverty and marginalization
    2. erroneous perception of partner’s STI status
    3. limited access to health care in low-income areas
    4. moral conflict and secrecy about sexuality

Answer: B

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: The STI Epidemic, 488–489

Topic: Social Factors

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Explain the STI epidemic, including who is affected, factors contributing to the spread of STIs, and consequences of STIs.

 

11. The organism that causes chlamydia is
    1. Chlamydia trachomatis.
    2. Treponema pallidum.
    3. Chlamydia difficile.
    4. Chlamydia tetani.

Answer: A

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: Principal Bacterial STIs, 491

Topic: Chlamydia

APA Learning Outcome: 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Learning Objective: Recognize the principal bacterial STIs.

 

12. The most common and most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States is
    3. acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Answer: D

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: Principal Bacterial STIs, 491

Topic: Chlamydia

APA Learning Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

Learning Objective: Recognize the principal bacterial STIs.

 

13. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of untreated chlamydia?
    1. epididymitis
    2. infertility
    3. acute arthritis
    4. candidiasis

Answer: D

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: Principal Bacterial STIs, 494

Topic: Chlamydia

APA Learning Outcome: 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Learning Objective: Recognize the principal bacterial STIs.

 

14. Symptoms of chlamydia usually occur within
    1. 6 months after exposure.
    2. 1–3 weeks after exposure.
    3. 3 months after exposure.
    4. 6–8 weeks after exposure.

Answer: B

Bloom’s Level: Remember

Difficulty: Low

Feedback: Principal Bacterial STIs, 494

Topic: Chlamydia

APA Learning Outcome: 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Learning Objective: Recognize the principal bacterial STIs.

 

15. Due to the fact that chlamydia is often asymptomatic, health care professionals recommend that sexually active persons be checked for it every
    1. three to four weeks.
    2. three to six months.
    4. other year.

Answer: C

Bloom’s Level: Remember