In the Context of Sex Talk, Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the context of sex talk, which of the following is NOT an example of sexist language?

• A) girls being more likely to be taught vague terms such as "thingy" and "down there"
• B) the many terms describing women and their genitals in specifically sexual ways
• C) the use of the word "intercourse" to refer to sexual penetration
• D) the double meaning of the term "screw" for sexuality and harm

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Definitions:

Perspective-taking

The cognitive capacity to consider the world from someone else's viewpoint, an important component of empathy and interpersonal relationships.

Psychosexual Stages

A Freudian concept outlining five stages of psychological development from birth to adulthood, emphasizing the sexual drive as an influential factor in personality.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, sexual desire, and dream interpretation.

Personality Development

The process by which an individual's character, behaviors, and attitudes evolve over time, influenced by biological, social, and psychological factors.