Question 1

About ______ percent of American women experience sexual dysfunctions at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  43 
C)  63 
D)  83 
A)  23 
B)  43 
C)  63 
D)  83

Question 2

The female sex hormone that promotes the growth of the sex organs, helps maintain pregnancy, and helps regulate the menstrual cycle is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prostaglandin 
D)  endometrium 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  prostaglandin 
D)  endometrium

Question 3

Young women fare better when they exhibit some masculine traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The processes by which males and females develop psychological gender differences are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity 
B)  differentiation 
C)  gender typing 
D)  sexual orientation 
A)  gender identity 
B)  differentiation 
C)  gender typing 
D)  sexual orientation

Question 5

Wives of psychologically androgynous husbands are ______ than women whose husbands are traditionally masculine.

Accepted Answer

A)  less satisfied 
B)  more frustrated 
C)  more traditional 
D)  happier 
A)  less satisfied 
B)  more frustrated 
C)  more traditional 
D)  happier

Question 6

Androgyny is the tendency to see males and females as opposites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

About ______ million Americans are infected with HIV.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
A)  1 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15

Question 8

Machismo is a cultural stereotype that defines ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a technological society 
B)  masculinity 
C)  femininity 
D)  sexual availability 
A)  a technological society 
B)  masculinity 
C)  femininity 
D)  sexual availability

Question 9

Identify and describe the various gender differences in sexuality, aggression, and communication.

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in sexuality, aggress

Question 10

The arousal-producing effects of sex hormones that increase the likelihood of sexual behavior are called ______ effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing 
B)  subliminal 
C)  peripheral 
D)  activating 
A)  organizing 
B)  subliminal 
C)  peripheral 
D)  activating

Question 11

Marge has normal sexual desires but has difficulty in achieving vaginal lubrication or remaining sexually excited long enough to engage in satisfying sexual relations. She is suffering from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  female sexual arousal disorder 
C)  dyspareunia 
D)  vaginismus 
A)  hypoactive sexual desire disorder 
B)  female sexual arousal disorder 
C)  dyspareunia 
D)  vaginismus

Question 12

When it comes to IQ, one gender doesn't appear to be any smarter than the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

We can estimate that there are at least ______ cybersex addicts.

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000 
B)  200,000 
C)  2,000,000 
D)  20,000,000 
A)  20,000 
B)  200,000 
C)  2,000,000 
D)  20,000,000

Question 14

Michael is biologically/genetically male, but believes he is really a female trapped in the body of the wrong sex. His situation is typical of someone with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  transvestic fetishism 
B)  gender identity disorder 
C)  a paraphilia 
D)  a sexual orientation disorder 
A)  transvestic fetishism 
B)  gender identity disorder 
C)  a paraphilia 
D)  a sexual orientation disorder

Question 15

In our culture, men are ______ interested than women in casual sex and are ______ interested in having more than one sex partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  less, less 
B)  more, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, more 
A)  less, less 
B)  more, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, more

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men may have a genetic tendency to be more sexually aggressive than women. 
B)  Most rapists are "crazed" by sexual desire. 
C)  College men often misinterpret a woman's friendly and platonic gestures as signs of sexual interest. 
D)  With some rapists, violence appears to enhance sexual arousal. 
A)  Men may have a genetic tendency to be more sexually aggressive than women. 
B)  Most rapists are "crazed" by sexual desire. 
C)  College men often misinterpret a woman's friendly and platonic gestures as signs of sexual interest. 
D)  With some rapists, violence appears to enhance sexual arousal.

Question 17

Traditionally, in American culture, men have been expected to be strong, independent providers. This expectation of men is known as a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  archetype 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  stereotype 
D)  gender role 
A)  archetype 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  stereotype 
D)  gender role

Question 18

Which of the following physical factors has NOT been found to sometimes inhibit sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts 
B)  low testosterone 
C)  depression 
D)  fatigue 
A)  cataracts 
B)  low testosterone 
C)  depression 
D)  fatigue

Question 19

Define gender typing and explain what gender identity disorder is. Also, discuss how biological influences may affect gender typing.

Accepted Answer

Gender typing refers to the process of s

Question 20

One's psychological awareness of being male or female is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a gender role 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  differentiation 
D)  gender identity 
A)  a gender role 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  differentiation 
D)  gender identity

About ______ percent of American women experience sexual dysfunctions at some point in their lives.

The female sex hormone that promotes the growth of the sex organs, helps maintain pregnancy, and helps regulate the menstrual cycle is ______.

Young women fare better when they exhibit some masculine traits.

The processes by which males and females develop psychological gender differences are known as ______.

Wives of psychologically androgynous husbands are ______ than women whose husbands are traditionally masculine.

Androgyny is the tendency to see males and females as opposites.

About ______ million Americans are infected with HIV.

Machismo is a cultural stereotype that defines ______.

Identify and describe the various gender differences in sexuality, aggression, and communication.

The arousal-producing effects of sex hormones that increase the likelihood of sexual behavior are called ______ effects.

Marge has normal sexual desires but has difficulty in achieving vaginal lubrication or remaining sexually excited long enough to engage in satisfying sexual relations. She is suffering from ______.

When it comes to IQ, one gender doesn't appear to be any smarter than the other.

We can estimate that there are at least ______ cybersex addicts.

Michael is biologically/genetically male, but believes he is really a female trapped in the body of the wrong sex. His situation is typical of someone with ______.

In our culture, men are interested than women in casual sex and are interested in having more than one sex partner.

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Traditionally, in American culture, men have been expected to be strong, independent providers. This expectation of men is known as a(n) ______.

Which of the following physical factors has NOT been found to sometimes inhibit sexual desire?

Define gender typing and explain what gender identity disorder is. Also, discuss how biological influences may affect gender typing.

One's psychological awareness of being male or female is known as ______.

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About ______ percent of American women experience sexual dysfunctions at some point in their lives.

The female sex hormone that promotes the growth of the sex organs, helps maintain pregnancy, and helps regulate the menstrual cycle is ______.

Young women fare better when they exhibit some masculine traits.

The processes by which males and females develop psychological gender differences are known as ______.

Wives of psychologically androgynous husbands are ______ than women whose husbands are traditionally masculine.

Androgyny is the tendency to see males and females as opposites.

About ______ million Americans are infected with HIV.

Machismo is a cultural stereotype that defines ______.

Identify and describe the various gender differences in sexuality, aggression, and communication.

The arousal-producing effects of sex hormones that increase the likelihood of sexual behavior are called ______ effects.

Marge has normal sexual desires but has difficulty in achieving vaginal lubrication or remaining sexually excited long enough to engage in satisfying sexual relations. She is suffering from ______.

When it comes to IQ, one gender doesn't appear to be any smarter than the other.

We can estimate that there are at least ______ cybersex addicts.

Michael is biologically/genetically male, but believes he is really a female trapped in the body of the wrong sex. His situation is typical of someone with ______.

In our culture, men are ______ interested than women in casual sex and are ______ interested in having more than one sex partner.

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Traditionally, in American culture, men have been expected to be strong, independent providers. This expectation of men is known as a(n) ______.

Which of the following physical factors has NOT been found to sometimes inhibit sexual desire?

Define gender typing and explain what gender identity disorder is. Also, discuss how biological influences may affect gender typing.

One's psychological awareness of being male or female is known as ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Sexual Behavior

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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In our culture, men are interested than women in casual sex and are interested in having more than one sex partner.