Question 1

_____ in a relationship is likely to be a prerequisite for participating in sexual intercourse for women more than for men.

Accepted Answer

A) Low self-disclosure 
B) Freedom from commitment 
C) Emotional involvement 
D) Limited communication 
A) Low self-disclosure 
B) Freedom from commitment 
C) Emotional involvement 
D) Limited communication

Question 2

Which of the following statements about psychological gender differences is true?

Accepted Answer

A) With the exception of verbal aggression, men tend to score higher than women on other indicators of aggression like physical aggression and fantasy aggression. 
B) Norms about self-disclosure are changing and men are encouraged to be more emotionally expressive. 
C) Compared to women, men tend to be better at decoding and understanding the nonverbal behavior of others. 
D) Men's unwillingness to disclose personal information does not influence their level of sexual satisfaction given that they have an intense, genitally focused sexuality. 
A) With the exception of verbal aggression, men tend to score higher than women on other indicators of aggression like physical aggression and fantasy aggression. 
B) Norms about self-disclosure are changing and men are encouraged to be more emotionally expressive. 
C) Compared to women, men tend to be better at decoding and understanding the nonverbal behavior of others. 
D) Men's unwillingness to disclose personal information does not influence their level of sexual satisfaction given that they have an intense, genitally focused sexuality.

Question 3

Research by Kinsey has suggested that women may develop an "erotic dependency" on men because:

Accepted Answer

A) men are naturally better at sex than women. 
B) men are defined as necessary to fulfill this biological need. 
C) women typically have a higher sexual drive when compared to men leading to dependence. 
D) women's earliest sexual experiences include heterosexual petting, which is aided by men. 
A) men are naturally better at sex than women. 
B) men are defined as necessary to fulfill this biological need. 
C) women typically have a higher sexual drive when compared to men leading to dependence. 
D) women's earliest sexual experiences include heterosexual petting, which is aided by men.

Question 4

Comparing the cultural values of Asian Americans with those of white middle-class Americans, we would say that:

Accepted Answer

A) Asian Americans attach a lot of importance to education, whereas white middle-class Americans do not. 
B) white middle-class Americans are achievement-oriented, whereas Asian Americans are not. 
C) the needs of the family take precedence over the needs of the individual in Asian American culture. 
D) both these cultures strongly uphold the values of self-sufficiency, autonomy, and independence. 
A) Asian Americans attach a lot of importance to education, whereas white middle-class Americans do not. 
B) white middle-class Americans are achievement-oriented, whereas Asian Americans are not. 
C) the needs of the family take precedence over the needs of the individual in Asian American culture. 
D) both these cultures strongly uphold the values of self-sufficiency, autonomy, and independence.

Question 5

Zilbergeld's discussion of the Fantasy Model of sex in "The New Male Sexuality" argues that:

Accepted Answer

A) this model creates unrealistic performance pressures upon men. 
B) fantasy fails to exert a significant impact on sexual enjoyment. 
C) people are now taking a liberal approach to talking about sex. 
D) sex is more enjoyable when it is purely physical. 
A) this model creates unrealistic performance pressures upon men. 
B) fantasy fails to exert a significant impact on sexual enjoyment. 
C) people are now taking a liberal approach to talking about sex. 
D) sex is more enjoyable when it is purely physical.

Question 6

Stereotyped images of African American women's sexuality abound.One of them is that of the _____ who is strongly tied to African American religious traditions, is virtuous, and avoids sex.

Accepted Answer

A) Diva 
B) Gold Digger 
C) Jezebel 
D) Sister Savior 
A) Diva 
B) Gold Digger 
C) Jezebel 
D) Sister Savior

Question 7

For how long is a male-to-female transsexual given estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) For about a year before surgery 
B) For about a year before and after surgery 
C) For about two years before and after surgery 
D) For the rest of her life 
A) For about a year before surgery 
B) For about a year before and after surgery 
C) For about two years before and after surgery 
D) For the rest of her life

Question 8

Which of the following statements about transsexualism is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a problem of sexual behavior. 
B) Female-to-male transsexuals are more likely to seek help at clinics. 
C) The term transsexual is used to refer to the person both before and after having undergone gender reassignment. 
D) Gender reassignment surgery for female-to-male transsexuals is easier than it is for male-to-female transsexuals. 
A) It is a problem of sexual behavior. 
B) Female-to-male transsexuals are more likely to seek help at clinics. 
C) The term transsexual is used to refer to the person both before and after having undergone gender reassignment. 
D) Gender reassignment surgery for female-to-male transsexuals is easier than it is for male-to-female transsexuals.

Question 9

Males and females show significant differences by maturity in their sexuality.The authors of your text suggest that one of the things that could be done to equalize orgasmic responsiveness between females and males is to:

Accepted Answer

A) give girls information about masturbation. 
B) discipline boys more for participating in masturbation. 
C) prohibit both boys and girls from masturbating. 
D) encourage a submissive sexual role for women. 
A) give girls information about masturbation. 
B) discipline boys more for participating in masturbation. 
C) prohibit both boys and girls from masturbating. 
D) encourage a submissive sexual role for women.

Question 10

Adolescent female sexuality is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) person-centered 
B) body-centered 
C) self indulgent 
D) genitally-focused 
A) person-centered 
B) body-centered 
C) self indulgent 
D) genitally-focused

_____ in a relationship is likely to be a prerequisite for participating in sexual intercourse for women more than for men.

Which of the following statements about psychological gender differences is true?

Research by Kinsey has suggested that women may develop an "erotic dependency" on men because:

Comparing the cultural values of Asian Americans with those of white middle-class Americans, we would say that:

Zilbergeld's discussion of the Fantasy Model of sex in "The New Male Sexuality" argues that:

Stereotyped images of African American women's sexuality abound.One of them is that of the _____ who is strongly tied to African American religious traditions, is virtuous, and avoids sex.

For how long is a male-to-female transsexual given estrogen?

Which of the following statements about transsexualism is true?

Males and females show significant differences by maturity in their sexuality.The authors of your text suggest that one of the things that could be done to equalize orgasmic responsiveness between females and males is to:

Adolescent female sexuality is _____.

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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Exam 12: Gender and Sexuality

_____ in a relationship is likely to be a prerequisite for participating in sexual intercourse for women more than for men.

Which of the following statements about psychological gender differences is true?

Research by Kinsey has suggested that women may develop an "erotic dependency" on men because:

Comparing the cultural values of Asian Americans with those of white middle-class Americans, we would say that:

Zilbergeld's discussion of the Fantasy Model of sex in "The New Male Sexuality" argues that:

Stereotyped images of African American women's sexuality abound.One of them is that of the _____ who is strongly tied to African American religious traditions, is virtuous, and avoids sex.

For how long is a male-to-female transsexual given estrogen?

Which of the following statements about transsexualism is true?

Males and females show significant differences by maturity in their sexuality.The authors of your text suggest that one of the things that could be done to equalize orgasmic responsiveness between females and males is to:

Adolescent female sexuality is _____.

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

Filters