Question 1

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The anti-miscarriage drug progestin and a problem known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia may cause a developing female to

Accepted Answer

A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  become masculinized. 
C)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
D)  reach puberty as early as six years of age. 
A)  have Turner's syndrome. 
B)  become masculinized. 
C)  have Klinefelter's syndrome. 
D)  reach puberty as early as six years of age.

Question 3

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People from the United States are more likely to have had only one recent sexual partner, while people from developing countries have had two more recent partners. 
B)  A survey of 59 nations found that a "sexual revolution" like the one that occurred in the United States, has also occurred in most developing countries. 
C)  In the countries in Africa where AIDS is epidemic, Africans report having fewer sexual partners than their counterparts in developing countries. 
D)  On average, teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience at an earlier age than American teenagers. 
A)  People from the United States are more likely to have had only one recent sexual partner, while people from developing countries have had two more recent partners. 
B)  A survey of 59 nations found that a "sexual revolution" like the one that occurred in the United States, has also occurred in most developing countries. 
C)  In the countries in Africa where AIDS is epidemic, Africans report having fewer sexual partners than their counterparts in developing countries. 
D)  On average, teenagers around the world have their first sexual experience at an earlier age than American teenagers.

Question 4

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)that can be treated and cured with antibiotics include which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gonorrhea and syphilis 
B)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
C)  ​chlamydia 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​gonorrhea and syphilis 
B)  pelvic inflammatory disease 
C)  ​chlamydia 
D)  ​all of these

Question 5

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
C)  biological biasing effect. 
D)  gender differences. 
A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
C)  biological biasing effect. 
D)  gender differences.

Question 6

Regarding the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The women were disgusted and repulsed by the films written by men in which the women in the film were little more than sexual props. 
B)  The women showed more subjective feelings of sexual arousal for the films written by women in which the women were active partners in lovemaking. 
C)  The women's physical arousal was nearly identical for both films. 
D)  The women's subjective feelings of arousal were found to be more closely tied to the intensity of the erotic cues in the films rather than to her emotional responses to the cues. 
A)  The women were disgusted and repulsed by the films written by men in which the women in the film were little more than sexual props. 
B)  The women showed more subjective feelings of sexual arousal for the films written by women in which the women were active partners in lovemaking. 
C)  The women's physical arousal was nearly identical for both films. 
D)  The women's subjective feelings of arousal were found to be more closely tied to the intensity of the erotic cues in the films rather than to her emotional responses to the cues.

Question 7

According to the text, gender identity is usually well-formed

Accepted Answer

A)  prenatally. 
B)  during the first year of life. 
C)  before 18 months of age. 
D)  by three or four years of age. 
A)  prenatally. 
B)  during the first year of life. 
C)  before 18 months of age. 
D)  by three or four years of age.

Question 8

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A natural decline in sex drive typically accompanies aging. 
B)  The crucial factor for an extended sex life appears to be regularity and opportunity. 
C)  The human sex drive all but disappears after age 70. 
D)  As one ages, there is a reduced output of sex hormones, especially testosterone. 
A)  A natural decline in sex drive typically accompanies aging. 
B)  The crucial factor for an extended sex life appears to be regularity and opportunity. 
C)  The human sex drive all but disappears after age 70. 
D)  As one ages, there is a reduced output of sex hormones, especially testosterone.

Question 9

In the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, the women showed

Accepted Answer

A)  almost equal physical arousal to both films. 
B)  almost equal subjective feelings of sexual arousal to both films. 
C)  showed physical arousal only to the film written by men. 
D)  showed physical arousal only to the film written by women. 
A)  almost equal physical arousal to both films. 
B)  almost equal subjective feelings of sexual arousal to both films. 
C)  showed physical arousal only to the film written by men. 
D)  showed physical arousal only to the film written by women.

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered "neutral" traits on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  truthful and friendly 
B)  self-reliant and loyal 
C)  athletic and decisive 
D)  cheerful and child-like 
A)  truthful and friendly 
B)  self-reliant and loyal 
C)  athletic and decisive 
D)  cheerful and child-like

Question 11

Anorgasmic women are those who

Accepted Answer

A)  experience pain during intercourse. 
B)  do not have orgasms. 
C)  show a lack of sexual desire. 
D)  show an aversion to sexual intercourse. 
A)  experience pain during intercourse. 
B)  do not have orgasms. 
C)  show a lack of sexual desire. 
D)  show an aversion to sexual intercourse.

Question 12

When a disorder, such as erectile dysfunction, has a psychological, rather than a physical cause, it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  primary. 
B)  secondary. 
C)  organic. 
D)  psychogenic. 
A)  primary. 
B)  secondary. 
C)  organic. 
D)  psychogenic.

Question 13

Problems in sexual desire, arousal, or response are considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilic disorders. 
B)  neurotic disorders. 
C)  sexual dysfunctions. 
D)  sexual deviant behaviors. 
A)  paraphilic disorders. 
B)  neurotic disorders. 
C)  sexual dysfunctions. 
D)  sexual deviant behaviors.

Question 14

The compulsive desire to experience pain and/or humiliation as part of the sex act describes which paraphilic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  voyeuristic disorder 
B)  frotteuristic disorder 
C)  sexual masochism disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder 
A)  voyeuristic disorder 
B)  frotteuristic disorder 
C)  sexual masochism disorder 
D)  sexual sadism disorder

Question 15

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is ambitious, analytical, assertive, competitive, decisive, independent, individualistic, self-reliant, and willing to take risks would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  extroverted.

Question 16

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

Accepted Answer

A)  between people of the same gender. 
B)  that violates public standards of acceptability. 
C)  that is compulsive and destructive. 
D)  that involves consenting adults. 
A)  between people of the same gender. 
B)  that violates public standards of acceptability. 
C)  that is compulsive and destructive. 
D)  that involves consenting adults.

Question 17

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A)  five minutes 
B)  seven minutes 
C)  10 to 20 minutes 
D)  25 to 35 minutes 
A)  five minutes 
B)  seven minutes 
C)  10 to 20 minutes 
D)  25 to 35 minutes

Question 18

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B)  According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C)  Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D)  "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal. 
A)  It was once known as impotence, but psychologists discourage the use of that term. 
B)  According to the DSM, erectile disorder involves a persistent difficulty of at least six months duration, although only the man and his partner can make this judgment. 
C)  Fatigue, anger, and drinking too much alcohol will not cause erectile difficulties in healthy males. 
D)  "Performance demands" or overreaction to the temporary loss of an erection may generate fears and doubts that contribute to a further inhibition of arousal.

Question 19

Which of the following tend to voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests and whose sexual behavior only becomes harmful when it becomes extreme?

Accepted Answer

A)  masochists and sadists 
B)  pedophiles and fetishists 
C)  frotteurists and transvestites 
D)  voyeurs and exhibitionists 
A)  masochists and sadists 
B)  pedophiles and fetishists 
C)  frotteurists and transvestites 
D)  voyeurs and exhibitionists

Question 20

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sex partner. 
B)  The only negative effects of masturbation come from learned attitudes about it being inappropriate. 
C)  Masturbation occurs because of immaturity and low self-esteem. 
D)  Masturbation is presently seen as an abnormal sexual behavior. 
A)  People are only compelled to masturbate because they lack a sex partner. 
B)  The only negative effects of masturbation come from learned attitudes about it being inappropriate. 
C)  Masturbation occurs because of immaturity and low self-esteem. 
D)  Masturbation is presently seen as an abnormal sexual behavior.

Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

The anti-miscarriage drug progestin and a problem known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia may cause a developing female to

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)that can be treated and cured with antibiotics include which of the following?

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Regarding the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the text, gender identity is usually well-formed

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, the women showed

Which of the following would be considered "neutral" traits on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Anorgasmic women are those who

When a disorder, such as erectile dysfunction, has a psychological, rather than a physical cause, it is said to be

Problems in sexual desire, arousal, or response are considered to be

The compulsive desire to experience pain and/or humiliation as part of the sex act describes which paraphilic disorder?

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is ambitious, analytical, assertive, competitive, decisive, independent, individualistic, self-reliant, and willing to take risks would be considered

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following tend to voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests and whose sexual behavior only becomes harmful when it becomes extreme?

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Large doses of alcohol suppress orgasms in women and erections in men.

The anti-miscarriage drug progestin and a problem known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia may cause a developing female to

Regarding a comparison of sexuality in the United States and other countries, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)that can be treated and cured with antibiotics include which of the following?​

The sexual and reproductive organs, including the vagina, ovaries, and uterus in females and the penis, testes, and scrotum in males, make up a person's

Regarding the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to the text, gender identity is usually well-formed

Regarding the human sex drive, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In the sexual arousal study in which women viewed erotic films written by men and by women, the women showed

Which of the following would be considered "neutral" traits on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Anorgasmic women are those who

When a disorder, such as erectile dysfunction, has a psychological, rather than a physical cause, it is said to be

Problems in sexual desire, arousal, or response are considered to be

The compulsive desire to experience pain and/or humiliation as part of the sex act describes which paraphilic disorder?

According to Sandra Bem, a person who is ambitious, analytical, assertive, competitive, decisive, independent, individualistic, self-reliant, and willing to take risks would be considered

A paraphilic disorder can BEST be defined as a sexual act

During lovemaking, how much time is often required for a woman to go from the phase of excitement to orgasm?

Regarding male erectile dysfunction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following tend to voluntarily associate with people who share their sexual interests and whose sexual behavior only becomes harmful when it becomes extreme?

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

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Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)that can be treated and cured with antibiotics include which of the following?