Question 1

Which of the following individuals has NOT been associated with censorship owing to sexually explicit content?

Accepted Answer

A)   D. H. Lawrence
B)   James Joyce
C)   Judy Blume
D)   Enid Blyton

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios depicts a female sex worker who is a streetwalker?

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A)   Katy solicits clients by dressing provocatively and hanging out at places noted for sex work.
B)   Natalia works in an M-and-M parlor located on a highway.
C)   Pamela uses her cell phone to interact with customers and meets them at their residences or in hotel rooms.
D)   Roxy usually offers her services to clients by accompanying them to high-profile parties.

Question 3

In 1986, the Attorney General's Commission on Pornography stated that ________.

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A)   the most prevalent forms of pornography were violent
B)   there was a direct link between viewing sexually explicit materials and sexual violence toward women and children
C)   the largest category of sexually explicit material is child pornography
D)   those who purchased sexually explicit materials tended to engage in other criminal activity

Question 4

Sarah is a sex worker, and she feels proud about it. If she is like most sex workers, what is the most likely reason for her to feel proud?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prostitution pays her well.
B)   Prostitution provides emotional intimacy with her clients.
C)   Prostitution boosts her self-image.
D)   Prostitution is not physically taxing like the other jobs.

Question 5

In 1996, concerned that some states might legalize gay marriage, Congress passed the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Defense of Marriage Act (DOM
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B)   Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT)  policy
C)   Recognition of Customary Marriages Act
D)   Forced Marriage Act

Question 6

What factor is commonly related to adolescent boys' and girls' entrance into prostitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder
B)   a history of criminal behaviors
C)   higher number of siblings
D)   childhood victimization

Question 7

According to a study (Farley, 2003) , what percentage of streetwalkers had been raped?

Accepted Answer

A)   15 percent
B)   75 percent
C)   25 percent
D)   60 percent

Question 8

According to sex therapist Barbara Keesling, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   women can neither be damaged nor inspired by the unrealistic body types portrayed in sexually explicit films
B)   sexually explicit films can be beneficial for women who suffer from low sexual desire
C)   the constant exposure to sexually explicit films is creating an empowerment of women and increasing objectification of men
D)   the objectification of women in sexually explicit films is the source of eating disorders

Question 9

Who among the following sex workers is most likely to provide "emotional work," such as counseling and befriending their customers?

Accepted Answer

A)   pimps
B)   call girls
C)   streetwalkers
D)   masseuses

Question 10

Juan is a heterosexual male sex worker who provides sexual services for female customers in exchange for money. Most of his customers are wealthy and middle-aged women who sometimes ask him to accompany them to social gatherings. In the context of the types of male sex workers, Juan would be considered a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   sugar daddy
B)   gigolo
C)   chickenhawk
D)   kept boy

Question 11

Possession of child pornography images is a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In many sexually explicit videos, the women actors, in contrast to the men actors, were more likely to be instrumentalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People who read or view sexually explicit material usually recognize it as fantasy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Fisher and Barak (2001) , what general conclusion can be drawn about the effects of viewing pornography based on existing findings?

Accepted Answer

A)   Existing findings by and large have concluded that self-directed exposure to sexually explicit media causes violence toward women.
B)   No study has asserted a connection between watching pornography and violence toward women.
C)   A connection has been difficult to ascertain since most studies use inmate populations.
D)   Existing findings by and large have failed to confirm fears of strong antisocial effects of self-directed exposure to sexually explicit media.

Question 15

What has been the effect of mass literacy and the availability of inexpensive printing techniques on sexually explicit material?

Accepted Answer

A)   a dramatic fall in the incidence of child pornography
B)   a gradual reduction in the pornographic content of mass-produced books and drawings
C)   a dramatic increase in demand for sexually explicit material
D)   a gradual increase in the number of laws directed at lesbian women and gay men that prohibit them from accessing sexually explicit material

Question 16

Many sex workers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   do not kiss their clients as it gets personal and romantic
B)   expect to enjoy sex with their customers
C)   feel emotional and committed during all sexual encounters
D)   are usually sex workers because they like anonymous sex and different partners

Question 17

The availability of in-home sexually explicit films and downloadable film clips means that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   women and couples are becoming the fastest-growing group of consumers of the adult entertainment industry
B)   heterosexual men are the only consumers of sexually explicit films
C)   the depiction of sexual activities catering to heterosexual couples is restricted to online and print material
D)   femme porn that caters to women is no longer produced

Question 18

Which of the following describes typical lesbian sexually explicit films?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women are typically very slim and most have breast implants.
B)   Women in lesbian films are always strikingly masculine in their appearance.
C)   They focus on the eroticism of the male body.
D)   They usually feature realistic sexual interactions with a range of body types.

Question 19

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam conducted a content analysis of 400 sexually mainstream explicit Internet videos from four of the most visited "porn" websites. Which of the following is true about the findings of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)   When violent behaviors were shown, women were more likely than men to control the situation in their favor.
B)   Women were less likely to experience orgasm than were men.
C)   Close-ups of women's body parts occurred less frequently than close-ups of men's body parts.
D)   Power differences in the sexual activities more likely depicted men as dominant and women as submissive.

Question 20

What is the feminist attitude toward sexually explicit material?

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Exam 18: Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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Many sex workers ________.

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Researchers from the University of Amsterdam conducted a content analysis of 400 sexually mainstream explicit Internet videos from four of the most visited "porn" websites. Which of the following is true about the findings of the study?

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Possession of child pornography images is a crime.

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Sarah is a sex worker, and she feels proud about it. If she is like most sex workers, what is the most likely reason for her to feel proud?

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In many sexually explicit videos, the women actors, in contrast to the men actors, were more likely to be instrumentalized.

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According to a study (Farley, 2003) , what percentage of streetwalkers had been raped?

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Which of the following scenarios depicts a female sex worker who is a streetwalker?

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In 1986, the Attorney General's Commission on Pornography stated that ________.

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What is the feminist attitude toward sexually explicit material?

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People who read or view sexually explicit material usually recognize it as fantasy.

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The availability of in-home sexually explicit films and downloadable film clips means that ________.

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In 1996, concerned that some states might legalize gay marriage, Congress passed the ________.

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According to Fisher and Barak (2001) , what general conclusion can be drawn about the effects of viewing pornography based on existing findings?

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Which of the following describes typical lesbian sexually explicit films?

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What has been the effect of mass literacy and the availability of inexpensive printing techniques on sexually explicit material?

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Who among the following sex workers is most likely to provide "emotional work," such as counseling and befriending their customers?

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Which of the following individuals has NOT been associated with censorship owing to sexually explicit content?

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Many sex workers ________.

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Researchers from the University of Amsterdam conducted a content analysis of 400 sexually mainstream explicit Internet videos from four of the most visited "porn" websites. Which of the following is true about the findings of the study?

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Possession of child pornography images is a crime.

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Sarah is a sex worker, and she feels proud about it. If she is like most sex workers, what is the most likely reason for her to feel proud?

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In many sexually explicit videos, the women actors, in contrast to the men actors, were more likely to be instrumentalized.

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According to a study (Farley, 2003) , what percentage of streetwalkers had been raped?

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What is the feminist attitude toward sexually explicit material?

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People who read or view sexually explicit material usually recognize it as fantasy.

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The availability of in-home sexually explicit films and downloadable film clips means that ________.

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