Question 1

Which of the following was not involved in the development of the birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Comstock was not involved in the development of the birth control pill; he was known for his role in creating the Comstock laws, which restricted the distribution of contraceptive information and devices.

Question 2

From 1360 to 1700, at least __________ persons were executed in Europe for being witches.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of fecund, sexually-active, reproductive-age women or couples will become pregnant in a year's time if no method of contraception is used?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 85% of fecund, sexually-active, reproductive-age women or couples will become pregnant within a year if no method of contraception is used.

Question 4

The US v. One Package decision

Accepted Answer

The US v. One Package decision in 1936 allowed physicians to receive contraceptive devices through the mail, effectively challenging the Comstock laws that prohibited the distribution of contraceptives.

Question 5

The discrepancy between perfect use effectiveness and typical use effectiveness is the greatest for the following contraceptive method:

Accepted Answer

Condoms have a significant difference between perfect use and typical use effectiveness due to human error, such as incorrect application or inconsistent use.

Question 6

In 1972, the following U.S. Supreme Court decision made it legal for unmarried persons in the United States to obtain birth control.

Accepted Answer

Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972) was the Supreme Court decision that extended the right to obtain contraceptives to unmarried individuals, building on the privacy rights established in Griswold v. Connecticut.

Question 7

Among married women throughout the world, the most commonly used reversible contraceptive method is

Accepted Answer

The IUC or IUD (Intrauterine Contraceptive Device) is the most commonly used reversible contraceptive method among married women worldwide due to its long-term effectiveness and convenience.

Question 8

Among single women globally, the most commonly used reversible method is

Accepted Answer

The birth control pill is the most commonly used reversible contraceptive method among single women globally due to its effectiveness, accessibility, and ease of use.

Question 9

______________________supported the contraceptive legislation promoted by Anthony Comstock.

Accepted Answer

Many 19th century feminist groups supported the contraceptive legislation promoted by Anthony Comstock, who was known for his anti-obscenity laws, including those against contraception.

Question 10

Which of these tested the initial birth control pill on patients?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Rock was a key figure in the clinical testing of the initial birth control pill on patients.

Question 11

The 1959 President's Commission to study the U.S. Military Program

Accepted Answer

The 1959 President's Commission recommended that family planning support be given to foreign nations which requested this aid, as part of its broader focus on population control and its implications for national security.

Question 12

Which of these is not a hormonal method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A vaginal diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception, not a hormonal method.

Question 13

Breastfeeding is about 98% effective if

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding is about 98% effective as a contraceptive method when all the conditions (A, B, and C) are met, which is known as the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM).

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered a traditional method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

The female condom is a modern barrier method of birth control, whereas douching, folk methods, and coitus interruptus are considered traditional methods.

Question 15

Which contraceptive method(s) protects against ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and ovarian and endometrial and colorectal cancer, and may improve bone health in some women with low estrogen levels?

Accepted Answer

Some types of oral contraceptives, particularly combined oral contraceptives, can reduce the risk of ectopic pregnancy, PID, and certain cancers, and may improve bone health in women with low estrogen levels.

Question 16

The average woman in the United States spends about years at potential biological risk of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What year did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve the sale of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of oral contraceptives in 1960.

Question 18

The Puritans disapproved of birth control because

Accepted Answer

The Puritans believed that children were a blessing from God and that having many children was a way to participate in God's creation. They also believed that limiting births could reduce the number of the Elect, and they disapproved of unmarried people using birth control.

Question 19

The contraceptive effect of lactation is much higher in developing countries than in developed countries.

Accepted Answer

The contraceptive effect of lactation, known as lactational amenorrhea, is often more pronounced in developing countries due to more frequent and prolonged breastfeeding practices compared to developed countries.

Question 20

The difference between perfect and typical use varies is greater for the birth control pill than for the male condom.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 6: Contraceptive History and Practice