Understanding Human Sexuality Quiz
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What does Rosenthal (2013) emphasize about sexuality?

  • It involves emotions, thoughts, and beliefs (correct)
  • It is solely a physical response
  • It is not influenced by cultural diversity
  • It is primarily driven by instinctual behaviors
  • How is sexual selfhood defined?

  • As how one thinks about oneself as a sexual individual (correct)
  • As the cultural perception of sexuality
  • As the physical characteristics of an individual
  • As the instinctual drive for sexual pleasure
  • What was the view of the male role in Ancient Greece?

  • The male role was not clearly defined
  • The male was considered equal to the female in societal roles
  • The male assumed the dominant role and the male symbol was viewed as a symbol of fertility (correct)
  • The male was viewed as passive and less influential
  • How did Judaism view marital sex?

    <p>As blessed by God and pleasurable for both men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the influence of the church in matters of sexuality during the Middle Ages?

    <p>The church had a strong influence, labeling women as either temptress or virtuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sexual selfhood refer to?

    <p>How one thinks about oneself as a sexual individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the male role viewed in Ancient Greece?

    <p>As assuming the dominant role and the symbol of fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Judaism view marital sex?

    <p>As blessed by God and pleasurable for both men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the influence of the church in matters of sexuality during the Middle Ages?

    <p>Strong influence, labeling women as either temptress or woman of virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rosenthal (2013) emphasize about sexuality?

    <p>It involves emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, not just a physical response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sexuality and Society

    • Rosenthal (2013) emphasizes the importance of understanding sexuality as a product of historical and cultural forces that shape individual experiences and desires.

    Sexual Selfhood

    • Sexual selfhood refers to the complex and multifaceted aspects of an individual's sexual identity, including their desires, behaviors, and experiences.

    Ancient Greece

    • In Ancient Greece, the male role was viewed as one of dominance and control, with men expected to exhibit sexual prowess and aggression.

    Judaism

    • Judaism viewed marital sex as a positive and essential aspect of a healthy marriage, with the goal of procreation and companionship.

    Middle Ages

    • The church played a significant role in shaping sexual attitudes and behaviors during the Middle Ages, often viewing sexual desire as a sinful and corrupting influence that needed to be controlled and repressed.

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    Test your knowledge of the sexual self with this quiz on understanding human sexuality and behavior. Explore the interplay of emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in sexual expression, and delve into the multifaceted nature of the sex instinct.

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