Question 1

In a recent survey, ______ American adults reported they had engaged in oral sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost no 
B)  only a small minority of 
C)  a majority of 
D)  virtually all 
A)  almost no 
B)  only a small minority of 
C)  a majority of 
D)  virtually all

Question 2

About one rape in ______ is carried out by a complete stranger.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 3

Recent evidence shows that women 18 to 44 years of age who have very low levels of male sex hormones tend to have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  low levels of sexual desire and responsiveness 
B)  low levels of sexual desire but high levels of responsiveness 
C)  high levels of sexual desire but low levels of responsiveness 
D)  high levels of sexual desire and responsiveness 
A)  low levels of sexual desire and responsiveness 
B)  low levels of sexual desire but high levels of responsiveness 
C)  high levels of sexual desire but low levels of responsiveness 
D)  high levels of sexual desire and responsiveness

Question 4

Marge is plagued by a persistent lack of interest in sexual activity. This problem is called ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The vulva is another name for the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagina 
B)  pudendum 
C)  uterus 
D)  clitoris 
A)  vagina 
B)  pudendum 
C)  uterus 
D)  clitoris

Question 6

In a recent survey, about ______ percent of women reported masturbating at least once during the previous month.

Accepted Answer

A)  19 to 24 
B)  39 to 44 
C)  59 to 64 
D)  79 to 84 
A)  19 to 24 
B)  39 to 44 
C)  59 to 64 
D)  79 to 84

Question 7

The cessation of menstruation is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  estrus 
D)  dysmenorrhea 
A)  menarche 
B)  menopause 
C)  estrus 
D)  dysmenorrhea

Question 8

Ovulation occurs at the end of the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The AIDS virus attacks and kills ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  blood plasma 
D)  white blood cells 
A)  bone marrow 
B)  red blood cells 
C)  blood plasma 
D)  white blood cells

Question 10

The direction of our sexual attraction is our ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  sex role 
C)  gender identity 
D)  social orientation 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  sex role 
C)  gender identity 
D)  social orientation

Question 11

In the popular "Disney Princess" line of movies the leading male characters (the Prince Charmings) show more ______ behavior than the princesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditionally feminine 
B)  undifferentiated 
C)  androgynous 
D)  childish and immature 
A)  traditionally feminine 
B)  undifferentiated 
C)  androgynous 
D)  childish and immature

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many rape myths lead to hostility against women, which, in turn, can lead to rape. 
B)  Women typically say no when they mean yes. 
C)  Social attitudes such as "some women want to get raped" tend to encourage leniency toward rapists. 
D)  Many social attitudes blame the rape victim for a rape as much or more than they blame the rapist. 
A)  Many rape myths lead to hostility against women, which, in turn, can lead to rape. 
B)  Women typically say no when they mean yes. 
C)  Social attitudes such as "some women want to get raped" tend to encourage leniency toward rapists. 
D)  Many social attitudes blame the rape victim for a rape as much or more than they blame the rapist.

Question 13

Jayne is physically a female, but psychologically perceives herself as being a male. The American Psychiatric Association labels this phenomenon ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  a sexual dysfunction 
D)  sexual orientation disorder 
A)  gender identity disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  a sexual dysfunction 
D)  sexual orientation disorder

Question 14

After the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, ______ enter a refractory period.

Accepted Answer

A)  neither men nor women 
B)  men, but not women, 
C)  women, but not men, 
D)  men and women 
A)  neither men nor women 
B)  men, but not women, 
C)  women, but not men, 
D)  men and women

Question 15

Identify the various sexual dysfunctions and briefly explain the causes for each of them as well as for sexual dysfunctions in general.

Accepted Answer

Sexual dysfunctions are a group of disor

Question 16

In males, sperm cells are produced in the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  penis 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  testes 
D)  vas deferens 
A)  penis 
B)  prostate gland 
C)  testes 
D)  vas deferens

Question 17

Summarize current research on the varieties of sexual expression and the importance of values in sexual expression.

Accepted Answer

Current research on the varieties of sex

Question 18

When a woman fears being sexually assaulted and wants others to come to her aid, she should shout "Fire!"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Overall, ______ cases of sexual dysfunction can be successfully treated through either psychological or biological interventions.

Accepted Answer

A)  very few 
B)  a substantial minority of 
C)  most 
D)  virtually all 
A)  very few 
B)  a substantial minority of 
C)  most 
D)  virtually all

Question 20

A fixed conventional idea about a group is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  precognition 
B)  stereotype 
C)  archetype 
D)  role norm 
A)  precognition 
B)  stereotype 
C)  archetype 
D)  role norm

In a recent survey, ______ American adults reported they had engaged in oral sex.

About one rape in ______ is carried out by a complete stranger.

Recent evidence shows that women 18 to 44 years of age who have very low levels of male sex hormones tend to have ______.

Marge is plagued by a persistent lack of interest in sexual activity. This problem is called ______.

The vulva is another name for the ______.

In a recent survey, about ______ percent of women reported masturbating at least once during the previous month.

The cessation of menstruation is called ______.

Ovulation occurs at the end of the menstrual cycle.

The AIDS virus attacks and kills ______.

The direction of our sexual attraction is our ______.

In the popular "Disney Princess" line of movies the leading male characters (the Prince Charmings) show more ______ behavior than the princesses.

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Jayne is physically a female, but psychologically perceives herself as being a male. The American Psychiatric Association labels this phenomenon ______.

After the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, ______ enter a refractory period.

Identify the various sexual dysfunctions and briefly explain the causes for each of them as well as for sexual dysfunctions in general.

In males, sperm cells are produced in the ______.

Summarize current research on the varieties of sexual expression and the importance of values in sexual expression.

When a woman fears being sexually assaulted and wants others to come to her aid, she should shout "Fire!"

Overall, ______ cases of sexual dysfunction can be successfully treated through either psychological or biological interventions.

A fixed conventional idea about a group is a ______.

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In a recent survey, ______ American adults reported they had engaged in oral sex.

About one rape in ______ is carried out by a complete stranger.

Recent evidence shows that women 18 to 44 years of age who have very low levels of male sex hormones tend to have ______.

Marge is plagued by a persistent lack of interest in sexual activity. This problem is called ______.

The vulva is another name for the ______.

In a recent survey, about ______ percent of women reported masturbating at least once during the previous month.

The cessation of menstruation is called ______.

Ovulation occurs at the end of the menstrual cycle.

The AIDS virus attacks and kills ______.

The direction of our sexual attraction is our ______.

In the popular "Disney Princess" line of movies the leading male characters (the Prince Charmings) show more ______ behavior than the princesses.

Which of the following is NOT true of rape?

Jayne is physically a female, but psychologically perceives herself as being a male. The American Psychiatric Association labels this phenomenon ______.

After the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, ______ enter a refractory period.

Identify the various sexual dysfunctions and briefly explain the causes for each of them as well as for sexual dysfunctions in general.

In males, sperm cells are produced in the ______.

Summarize current research on the varieties of sexual expression and the importance of values in sexual expression.

When a woman fears being sexually assaulted and wants others to come to her aid, she should shout "Fire!"

Overall, ______ cases of sexual dysfunction can be successfully treated through either psychological or biological interventions.

A fixed conventional idea about a group is a ______.

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

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