Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed ideas about how homosexuality occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexuality is a result of environmental factors. 
B)  Homosexuality is a result of biological factors. 
C)  Homosexuality is a result of having been seduced by a homosexual during early childhood. 
D)  Homosexuality results from a combination of nature and nurture. 
A)  Homosexuality is a result of environmental factors. 
B)  Homosexuality is a result of biological factors. 
C)  Homosexuality is a result of having been seduced by a homosexual during early childhood. 
D)  Homosexuality results from a combination of nature and nurture.

Question 2

Respondents to the Durex Global Sex Survey (2005) from which country reported the highest frequency of sexual intercourse within the previous year?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States of America 
B) England 
C) Italy 
D) Greece 
A)  the United States of America 
B) England 
C) Italy 
D) Greece

Question 3

What is the term for the condition in which a person is born with both male and female sex organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  homosexuality 
B)  bisexuality 
C)  intrasexualism 
D)  true hermaphrodite 
A)  homosexuality 
B)  bisexuality 
C)  intrasexualism 
D)  true hermaphrodite

Question 4

Parental __________ theory suggests that gender differences in sexual attitudes and behavior are a function of the amount of time that men and/or women must devote to parenthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  locus 
C)  investment 
D)  upbringing 
A)  integration 
B)  locus 
C)  investment 
D)  upbringing

Question 5

The first phase of the sexual response is __________

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement. 
B)  plateau. 
C)  orgasm. 
D)  resolution. 
A)  excitement. 
B)  plateau. 
C)  orgasm. 
D)  resolution.

Question 6

According to the evolutionary psychology perspective, females have developed to view __________ as the most important feature in a potential mate.

Accepted Answer

A)  protection and the ability to provide 
B)  youth 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  race 
A)  protection and the ability to provide 
B)  youth 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  race

Question 7

Describe two problems faced by researchers trying to determine the actual frequency of various sexual behaviors.

Accepted Answer

There are several problems faced by rese

Question 8

According to evolutionary psychologists, men are motivated to enter higher-paying fields in order to__________

Accepted Answer

A)  earn prestige within their communities. 
B)  maximize challenge to their cognitive abilities. 
C)  attract young and fertile women. 
D)  best utilize their education. 
A)  earn prestige within their communities. 
B)  maximize challenge to their cognitive abilities. 
C)  attract young and fertile women. 
D)  best utilize their education.

Question 9

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone - the most important androgen 
B)  testosterone - present only in men and needed to have an erection 
C)  estrogen - present in females and controls the menstrual cycle 
D)  progesterone - female hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus for pregnancy 
A)  testosterone - the most important androgen 
B)  testosterone - present only in men and needed to have an erection 
C)  estrogen - present in females and controls the menstrual cycle 
D)  progesterone - female hormone that prepares the lining of the uterus for pregnancy

Question 10

According to Suzanne Schlosberg, which of the following is a rule that women should always remember when trying to maximize their success at internet dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  don't lie, ever 
B) ask questions 
C) don’t brag 
D) do your homework before a date will 
A)  don't lie, ever 
B) ask questions 
C) don’t brag 
D) do your homework before a date will

Question 11

A young boy develops facial and chest hair, pubic hair, and experiences a deepening of his voice. This happens because puberty is stimulating the development of his __________

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  male attachment characteristics. 
D)  reproductive signaling characteristics. 
A)  primary sex characteristics. 
B)  secondary sex characteristics. 
C)  male attachment characteristics. 
D)  reproductive signaling characteristics.

Question 12

In which of the phases of sexual response does the genital area undergo a series of muscular contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  resolution 
A)  excitement 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  resolution

Question 13

One secondary male sex characteristic is __________

Accepted Answer

A)  the penis. 
B)  facial and chest hair. 
C)  the testicles. 
D)  the scrotum. 
A)  the penis. 
B)  facial and chest hair. 
C)  the testicles. 
D)  the scrotum.

Question 14

Around the world, prostitution is a major factor in the rising rates of which disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  syphilis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital herpes 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  syphilis 
C)  gonorrhea 
D)  genital herpes

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT part of Sandra Bem's concept of a multidimensional approach to gender roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender roles include masculine dimensions 
B)  gender roles include feminine dimensions 
C)  gender roles are a combination of masculine and feminine dimensions 
D)  people who are bisexual have a combination of masculine and feminine gender roles 
A)  gender roles include masculine dimensions 
B)  gender roles include feminine dimensions 
C)  gender roles are a combination of masculine and feminine dimensions 
D)  people who are bisexual have a combination of masculine and feminine gender roles

Question 16

Ben has finished having sex and has lost his erection. He is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual response cycle according to Masters and Johnson.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  excitement 
A)  resolution 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  excitement

Question 17

Homophobia is a purely male reaction to being around gay people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Since the early 1970s the incidence of many sexually transmitted diseases has __________

Accepted Answer

A)  increased slightly. 
B)  increased dramatically. 
C)  remained constant. 
D)  decreased slightly. 
A)  increased slightly. 
B)  increased dramatically. 
C)  remained constant. 
D)  decreased slightly.

Question 19

Research by Bailey and Pillard suggests that the heritability of sexual orientation is about __________

Accepted Answer

A)  20%. 
B)  35%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  70%. 
A)  20%. 
B)  35%. 
C)  50%. 
D)  70%.

Question 20

The __________ phase is the shortest phase in the sexual response cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitement 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  resolution 
A)  excitement 
B)  plateau 
C)  orgasm 
D)  resolution

Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed ideas about how homosexuality occurs?

Respondents to the Durex Global Sex Survey (2005) from which country reported the highest frequency of sexual intercourse within the previous year?

What is the term for the condition in which a person is born with both male and female sex organs?

Parental __________ theory suggests that gender differences in sexual attitudes and behavior are a function of the amount of time that men and/or women must devote to parenthood.

The first phase of the sexual response is __________

According to the evolutionary psychology perspective, females have developed to view __________ as the most important feature in a potential mate.

Describe two problems faced by researchers trying to determine the actual frequency of various sexual behaviors.

According to evolutionary psychologists, men are motivated to enter higher-paying fields in order to__________

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

According to Suzanne Schlosberg, which of the following is a rule that women should always remember when trying to maximize their success at internet dating?

A young boy develops facial and chest hair, pubic hair, and experiences a deepening of his voice. This happens because puberty is stimulating the development of his __________

In which of the phases of sexual response does the genital area undergo a series of muscular contractions?

One secondary male sex characteristic is __________

Around the world, prostitution is a major factor in the rising rates of which disease?

Which of the following is NOT part of Sandra Bem's concept of a multidimensional approach to gender roles?

Ben has finished having sex and has lost his erection. He is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual response cycle according to Masters and Johnson.

Homophobia is a purely male reaction to being around gay people.

Since the early 1970s the incidence of many sexually transmitted diseases has __________

Research by Bailey and Pillard suggests that the heritability of sexual orientation is about __________

The __________ phase is the shortest phase in the sexual response cycle.

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Exam 11: Human Sexuality and Gender

Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed ideas about how homosexuality occurs?

Respondents to the Durex Global Sex Survey (2005) from which country reported the highest frequency of sexual intercourse within the previous year?

What is the term for the condition in which a person is born with both male and female sex organs?

Parental __________ theory suggests that gender differences in sexual attitudes and behavior are a function of the amount of time that men and/or women must devote to parenthood.

The first phase of the sexual response is __________

According to the evolutionary psychology perspective, females have developed to view __________ as the most important feature in a potential mate.

Describe two problems faced by researchers trying to determine the actual frequency of various sexual behaviors.

According to evolutionary psychologists, men are motivated to enter higher-paying fields in order to__________

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

According to Suzanne Schlosberg, which of the following is a rule that women should always remember when trying to maximize their success at internet dating?

A young boy develops facial and chest hair, pubic hair, and experiences a deepening of his voice. This happens because puberty is stimulating the development of his __________

In which of the phases of sexual response does the genital area undergo a series of muscular contractions?

One secondary male sex characteristic is __________

Around the world, prostitution is a major factor in the rising rates of which disease?

Which of the following is NOT part of Sandra Bem's concept of a multidimensional approach to gender roles?

Ben has finished having sex and has lost his erection. He is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual response cycle according to Masters and Johnson.

Homophobia is a purely male reaction to being around gay people.

Since the early 1970s the incidence of many sexually transmitted diseases has __________

Research by Bailey and Pillard suggests that the heritability of sexual orientation is about __________

The __________ phase is the shortest phase in the sexual response cycle.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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