Question 1

One's subjective sense of being male or female is known as one's

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal sex. 
B)  genetic sex. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender identity. 
A)  hormonal sex. 
B)  genetic sex. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender identity.

Question 2

Alexander is always being pressured to play hockey by his father, brothers, and most of his male friends, but Alex doesn't like the violence and secretly wants to become a chef.It bothers him that the family TV is always tuned to hockey, and that his brothers tease him all the time to "man up." Lately, he has been secretly watching cooking programs on his laptop.Alexander is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological androgyny. 
B)  a psychosocial conflict. 
C)  gender role strain. 
D)  cognitive dissonance. 
A)  psychological androgyny. 
B)  a psychosocial conflict. 
C)  gender role strain. 
D)  cognitive dissonance.

Question 3

The growths that occur have to be removed from the genitals by surgery or laser when a person contracts the sexually transmitted disease called __________.

Accepted Answer

HPV
human

Question 4

Regarding Laan's sexual arousal studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women's physical arousal was much greater to the erotic film written from a woman's point of view than the film written from the male viewpoint. 
B)  Many women reported negative emotions, such as being repulsed and disgusted by erotic films written for men. 
C)  The women in the study reported more subjective feelings of sexual arousal, more positive emotions, and more interest in the erotic film written from the female's viewpoint. 
D)  A woman's subjective feelings of arousal tend to be more closely tied to her emotional response to erotic cues. 
A)  Women's physical arousal was much greater to the erotic film written from a woman's point of view than the film written from the male viewpoint. 
B)  Many women reported negative emotions, such as being repulsed and disgusted by erotic films written for men. 
C)  The women in the study reported more subjective feelings of sexual arousal, more positive emotions, and more interest in the erotic film written from the female's viewpoint. 
D)  A woman's subjective feelings of arousal tend to be more closely tied to her emotional response to erotic cues.

Question 5

In some cases of transsexuality or intersexuality, the external genitalia may be altered through __________ surgery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In some cases of transsexuality or intersexuality,...

Question 6

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, which of the following was one of the findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirty-five percent of participants fell into the androgynous category. 
B)  Seventy-five percent of all participants fell into the traditional feminine or masculine categories expected for their gender. 
C)  Twenty-five percent of the participants got high scores on both masculine and feminine traits. 
D)  Less than five percent of participants scored higher on traits of the opposite sex. 
A)  Thirty-five percent of participants fell into the androgynous category. 
B)  Seventy-five percent of all participants fell into the traditional feminine or masculine categories expected for their gender. 
C)  Twenty-five percent of the participants got high scores on both masculine and feminine traits. 
D)  Less than five percent of participants scored higher on traits of the opposite sex.

Question 7

Children become aware of gender role differences by the time they are what age?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 months 
B)  15 months 
C)  30 months 
D)  four years 
A)  10 months 
B)  15 months 
C)  30 months 
D)  four years

Question 8

Regarding the biological biasing effect, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to supporters of the biological biasing effect, women are more often "left brained," and men are more often "right brained." 
B)  Differences in male and female brains may affect the chances of retaining language abilities after a person suffers a stroke or brain injury. 
C)  The differences between men and women on math and language tasks are based on averages. 
D)  The narrowing of the gap between male and female scores on the SAT Reasoning Test provides evidence that supports the biological biasing effect. 
A)  According to supporters of the biological biasing effect, women are more often "left brained," and men are more often "right brained." 
B)  Differences in male and female brains may affect the chances of retaining language abilities after a person suffers a stroke or brain injury. 
C)  The differences between men and women on math and language tasks are based on averages. 
D)  The narrowing of the gap between male and female scores on the SAT Reasoning Test provides evidence that supports the biological biasing effect.

Question 9

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Accepted Answer

A)  delayed ejaculation. 
B)  premature ejaculation. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vaginismus. 
A)  delayed ejaculation. 
B)  premature ejaculation. 
C)  dyspareunia. 
D)  vaginismus.

Question 11

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  loyal 
B)  individualistic 
C)  athletic 
D)  decisive 
A)  loyal 
B)  individualistic 
C)  athletic 
D)  decisive

Question 12

Regarding HIV/AIDS, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV can be transmitted through sweat, tears, and through social kissing. 
B)  About 15 percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex. 
C)  Although the rate of AIDS deaths is falling, there were still 1.6 million deaths worldwide every year. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus. 
A)  HIV can be transmitted through sweat, tears, and through social kissing. 
B)  About 15 percent of new HIV infections in the United States are transmitted through heterosexual sex. 
C)  Although the rate of AIDS deaths is falling, there were still 1.6 million deaths worldwide every year. 
D)  For at least the first six months after becoming infected, a person can test negative while carrying the HIV virus.

Question 13

A difference in the size of specific areas of the brain connected to sexual activity have been found in homosexuals and heterosexuals.These specific areas are within which part of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  amygdala 
A)  hippocampus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  thalamus 
D)  amygdala

Question 14

Scientists believe that which of the following may "sex-type" the brain before birth with changes in the brain then altering the chances of developing feminine or masculine traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  in utero orientation 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  brain peptides 
D)  genetic mutations 
A)  in utero orientation 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  brain peptides 
D)  genetic mutations

Question 15

Regarding treatment of erectile disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drugs or surgery may be used in the medical treatment of organic erectile disorders. 
B)  Counseling is not necessary for organic cases of erectile disorder. 
C)  Treatment often includes a series of exercises to free the man of conflicts that interfere with lovemaking. 
D)  Involvement of the man's sexual partner usually helps enhance the positive effects of other treatments. 
A)  Drugs or surgery may be used in the medical treatment of organic erectile disorders. 
B)  Counseling is not necessary for organic cases of erectile disorder. 
C)  Treatment often includes a series of exercises to free the man of conflicts that interfere with lovemaking. 
D)  Involvement of the man's sexual partner usually helps enhance the positive effects of other treatments.

Question 16

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual anticipation. 
B)  valuing one's sexuality. 
C)  feeling that you deserve sexual pleasure. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  sexual anticipation. 
B)  valuing one's sexuality. 
C)  feeling that you deserve sexual pleasure. 
D)  all of these.

Question 17

The impact of child molestation

Accepted Answer

A)  is affected by the identity of the abuser and the duration of the abuse. 
B)  depends on whether genital sexual acts were involved. 
C)  may be compounded if the parents become hysterical, which only adds to the child's fear and emotional trauma. 
D)  is characterized by all of these. 
A)  is affected by the identity of the abuser and the duration of the abuse. 
B)  depends on whether genital sexual acts were involved. 
C)  may be compounded if the parents become hysterical, which only adds to the child's fear and emotional trauma. 
D)  is characterized by all of these.

Question 18

An important factor underlying an extended sex life in old age is

Accepted Answer

A)  having a younger partner. 
B)  the use of an aphrodisiac, such as alcohol. 
C)  avoidance of masturbation. 
D)  regular participation in sexual activity. 
A)  having a younger partner. 
B)  the use of an aphrodisiac, such as alcohol. 
C)  avoidance of masturbation. 
D)  regular participation in sexual activity.

Question 19

Oversimplified beliefs about what men and women are actually like defines the term

Accepted Answer

A)  biological-biasing. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  gender role stereotypes. 
D)  androgyny. 
A)  biological-biasing. 
B)  sexual scripts. 
C)  gender role stereotypes. 
D)  androgyny.

Question 20

Regarding gender variance and gender dysphoria, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Gender variance, or transsexualism, was once considered a psychiatric illness. 
B)  ​An individual usually is considered for a diagnosis ofgender dysphoriaonly if he/she is experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of his/her gender variance. 
C)  ​Treatment for gender dysphoria may include psychotherapy and, in more dramatic cases, sex reassignment surgery may be undertaken. 
D)  ​All of these statements are true. 
A)  ​Gender variance, or transsexualism, was once considered a psychiatric illness. 
B)  ​An individual usually is considered for a diagnosis ofgender dysphoriaonly if he/she is experiencing extreme distress as a consequence of his/her gender variance. 
C)  ​Treatment for gender dysphoria may include psychotherapy and, in more dramatic cases, sex reassignment surgery may be undertaken. 
D)  ​All of these statements are true.

One's subjective sense of being male or female is known as one's

The growths that occur have to be removed from the genitals by surgery or laser when a person contracts the sexually transmitted disease called __________.

Regarding Laan's sexual arousal studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In some cases of transsexuality or intersexuality, the external genitalia may be altered through __________ surgery.

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, which of the following was one of the findings?

Children become aware of gender role differences by the time they are what age?

Regarding the biological biasing effect, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Regarding HIV/AIDS, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A difference in the size of specific areas of the brain connected to sexual activity have been found in homosexuals and heterosexuals.These specific areas are within which part of the brain?

Scientists believe that which of the following may "sex-type" the brain before birth with changes in the brain then altering the chances of developing feminine or masculine traits?

Regarding treatment of erectile disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

The impact of child molestation

An important factor underlying an extended sex life in old age is

Oversimplified beliefs about what men and women are actually like defines the term

Regarding gender variance and gender dysphoria, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

One's subjective sense of being male or female is known as one's

The growths that occur have to be removed from the genitals by surgery or laser when a person contracts the sexually transmitted disease called __________.

Regarding Laan's sexual arousal studies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In some cases of transsexuality or intersexuality, the external genitalia may be altered through __________ surgery.

When Bem administered her Sex Role Inventory to a group of male and female participants, which of the following was one of the findings?

Children become aware of gender role differences by the time they are what age?

Regarding the biological biasing effect, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Research confirms that sex education delays the age at which young people first engage in sexual intercourse.

Sensate focus is to erectile disorders as the squeeze technique is to

Which of the following would be considered a "feminine" trait on the Bem Sex Role Inventory?

Regarding HIV/AIDS, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A difference in the size of specific areas of the brain connected to sexual activity have been found in homosexuals and heterosexuals.These specific areas are within which part of the brain?

Scientists believe that which of the following may "sex-type" the brain before birth with changes in the brain then altering the chances of developing feminine or masculine traits?

Regarding treatment of erectile disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to sex therapist Barry McCarthy, the four elements necessary for a continued healthy relationship include valuing intimacy with one's partner and

The impact of child molestation

An important factor underlying an extended sex life in old age is

Oversimplified beliefs about what men and women are actually like defines the term

Regarding gender variance and gender dysphoria, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?​

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

Filters

Regarding gender variance and gender dysphoria, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?