Question 1

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescents and young adults have always engaged in sexual experimentation and exploration with most eventually "graduating" to a more traditional search for love. 
B)  Most young people emerge unscathed from their explorations if they clearly understand that their encounters are casual and practice safe sex. 
C)  Young women who are having casual sex are more likely to be depressed. 
D)  The sexual script in which friends have sex but are not romantically involved is called the "hook-up" script. 
A)  Adolescents and young adults have always engaged in sexual experimentation and exploration with most eventually "graduating" to a more traditional search for love. 
B)  Most young people emerge unscathed from their explorations if they clearly understand that their encounters are casual and practice safe sex. 
C)  Young women who are having casual sex are more likely to be depressed. 
D)  The sexual script in which friends have sex but are not romantically involved is called the "hook-up" script.

Question 2

Female hormones are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  androgens. 
B)  estrogens. 
C)  adrenals. 
D)  gonads. 
A)  androgens. 
B)  estrogens. 
C)  adrenals. 
D)  gonads.

Question 3

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In lower animals, castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals. 
B)  In humans, castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people, but not for others. 
C)  Castration is an effective method to curb the behavior of sex offenders. 
D)  Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries. 
A)  In lower animals, castration tends to abolish sexual activity in inexperienced animals. 
B)  In humans, castration results in a loss of sex drive for some people, but not for others. 
C)  Castration is an effective method to curb the behavior of sex offenders. 
D)  Castration involves the surgical removal of the testes or ovaries.

Question 4

Mitzi tends to save up her hurt feelings and complaints and then "dumps" them on her husband during an argument.Mitzi is exhibiting __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mitzi tends to save up her hurt...

Question 5

Regarding changes in attitudes and sexual behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  By the 1940s and 1950s, as many as 75 percent of married women had engaged in premarital sex. 
B)  Liberalized sexual attitudes and access to effective birth control significantly changed sexual behavior in the 1960s and 1970s. 
C)  In a 1959, 88 percent of those interviewed agreed that premarital sex is wrong, while in 1990 more than 70 percent of young adults approved of premarital sex. 
D)  Although attitudes have changed regarding premarital sex, there have not been changes in attitude regarding homosexuality. 
A)  By the 1940s and 1950s, as many as 75 percent of married women had engaged in premarital sex. 
B)  Liberalized sexual attitudes and access to effective birth control significantly changed sexual behavior in the 1960s and 1970s. 
C)  In a 1959, 88 percent of those interviewed agreed that premarital sex is wrong, while in 1990 more than 70 percent of young adults approved of premarital sex. 
D)  Although attitudes have changed regarding premarital sex, there have not been changes in attitude regarding homosexuality.

Question 6

The observable traits, mannerisms, interests, and behaviors defined by one's culture as "male" or "female" are one's

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender role. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender predisposition. 
A)  gender identity. 
B)  gender role. 
C)  sexual script. 
D)  gender predisposition.

Question 7

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  those subjects high in gender role stereotyping were less aroused by both rape stories than the one depicting voluntary sex. 
B)  44 percent of the college males tested would consider rape, especially if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects low in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  all of these findings to be true. 
A)  those subjects high in gender role stereotyping were less aroused by both rape stories than the one depicting voluntary sex. 
B)  44 percent of the college males tested would consider rape, especially if they could be sure of not being caught. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those subjects low in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  all of these findings to be true.

Question 8

Kal and Sarena have been dating for a year, have met each other's parents, and have also engaged in premarital sex.They are planning to get married after finishing college next year.Kal and Sarena are following the sexual script known as the __________ script.

Accepted Answer

A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  traditional 
D)  fairy tale 
A)  hook-up 
B)  friends with benefits 
C)  traditional 
D)  fairy tale

Question 9

Discuss the biological biasing effect and how it is used to explain different thinking abilities in women and men, and discuss the evidence that contradicts this theory.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the biological

Question 10

In healthy relationships, constructive fights are aimed at

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing who is right or wrong. 
B)  resolving shared differences. 
C)  helping one's partner to improve his or her behaviors. 
D)  accomplishing all of these goals. 
A)  establishing who is right or wrong. 
B)  resolving shared differences. 
C)  helping one's partner to improve his or her behaviors. 
D)  accomplishing all of these goals.

Question 11

All women occasionally experience inhibited arousal, which

Accepted Answer

A)  would be diagnosed as a primary female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
B)  would be diagnosed as a secondary female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
C)  may reflect deep-seated conflicts over being female and an extreme distrust of others, especially males. 
D)  may reflect nothing more than a lack of sufficient sexual stimulation before attempting lovemaking. 
A)  would be diagnosed as a primary female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
B)  would be diagnosed as a secondary female sexual interest/arousal disorder. 
C)  may reflect deep-seated conflicts over being female and an extreme distrust of others, especially males. 
D)  may reflect nothing more than a lack of sufficient sexual stimulation before attempting lovemaking.

Question 12

Gaining sexual gratification from inanimate objects is referred to as __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetishistic 
B)  sexual sadism 
C)  sexual masochism 
D)  frotteuristic 
A)  fetishistic 
B)  sexual sadism 
C)  sexual masochism 
D)  frotteuristic

Question 13

"Flashing," or displaying the genitals to unwilling viewers is known as __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibitionistic 
B)  transvestic 
C)  voyeuristic 
D)  sexual sadism 
A)  exhibitionistic 
B)  transvestic 
C)  voyeuristic 
D)  sexual sadism

Question 14

Check and Malamuth's study of male college students' responses to stories involving voluntary intercourse and rape found that

Accepted Answer

A)  only five percent of the college males tested would consider rape if they could get away with it. 
B)  college males high in sex-role stereotyping were most aroused by the rape stories. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those low in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  the degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on arousal levels. 
A)  only five percent of the college males tested would consider rape if they could get away with it. 
B)  college males high in sex-role stereotyping were most aroused by the rape stories. 
C)  the arousal patterns of those low in gender role stereotyping were similar to the arousal patterns of actual rapists. 
D)  the degree of gender role stereotyping had little influence on arousal levels.

Question 15

The hypothesized effect that the prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is known as the __________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hypothesized effect that the prenatal exposure...

Question 16

Jennifer can be assertive and a risk-taker when her job calls for these characteristics, while she is caring, compassionate, and sensitive to her children's needs.According to Sandra Bem, Jennifer is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  androgyny. 
B)  gender role confusion. 
C)  a gender identity disorder. 
D)  fixation. 
A)  androgyny. 
B)  gender role confusion. 
C)  a gender identity disorder. 
D)  fixation.

Question 17

Androgen insensitivity in the presence of testosterone results in

Accepted Answer

A)  female development. 
B)  male development. 
C)  gender biasing. 
D)  bisexuality. 
A)  female development. 
B)  male development. 
C)  gender biasing. 
D)  bisexuality.

Question 18

Which of the following has been shown to restore the human sex drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone supplements for men and women 
B)  large doses of alcohol 
C)  avoidance of masturbation 
D)  all of these 
A)  testosterone supplements for men and women 
B)  large doses of alcohol 
C)  avoidance of masturbation 
D)  all of these

Question 19

John is experiencing premature ejaculation.This would be considered a type of __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain 
A)  desire 
B)  arousal 
C)  orgasm 
D)  sexual pain

Question 20

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masturbation helps people discover what pleases them sexually. 
B)  Masturbation is an important part of the psychosexual development of most adolescents. 
C)  Masturbation can cause sterility if practiced excessively. 
D)  Masturbation is valid at any age and usually has no effect on marital relationships. 
A)  Masturbation helps people discover what pleases them sexually. 
B)  Masturbation is an important part of the psychosexual development of most adolescents. 
C)  Masturbation can cause sterility if practiced excessively. 
D)  Masturbation is valid at any age and usually has no effect on marital relationships.

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Female hormones are known as

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mitzi tends to save up her hurt feelings and complaints and then "dumps" them on her husband during an argument.Mitzi is exhibiting __________.

Regarding changes in attitudes and sexual behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The observable traits, mannerisms, interests, and behaviors defined by one's culture as "male" or "female" are one's

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Kal and Sarena have been dating for a year, have met each other's parents, and have also engaged in premarital sex.They are planning to get married after finishing college next year.Kal and Sarena are following the sexual script known as the __________ script.

Discuss the biological biasing effect and how it is used to explain different thinking abilities in women and men, and discuss the evidence that contradicts this theory.

In healthy relationships, constructive fights are aimed at

All women occasionally experience inhibited arousal, which

Gaining sexual gratification from inanimate objects is referred to as __________ disorder.

"Flashing," or displaying the genitals to unwilling viewers is known as __________ disorder.

Check and Malamuth's study of male college students' responses to stories involving voluntary intercourse and rape found that

The hypothesized effect that the prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is known as the __________ effect.

Jennifer can be assertive and a risk-taker when her job calls for these characteristics, while she is caring, compassionate, and sensitive to her children's needs.According to Sandra Bem, Jennifer is exhibiting

Androgen insensitivity in the presence of testosterone results in

Which of the following has been shown to restore the human sex drive?

John is experiencing premature ejaculation.This would be considered a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Regarding current sexual trends among young people, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Female hormones are known as

Regarding castration, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Mitzi tends to save up her hurt feelings and complaints and then "dumps" them on her husband during an argument.Mitzi is exhibiting __________.

Regarding changes in attitudes and sexual behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The observable traits, mannerisms, interests, and behaviors defined by one's culture as "male" or "female" are one's

In a recent study, college men read one of three stories, the first describing voluntary intercourse, the second depicting stranger rape, and the third describing date rape.This study showed that

Kal and Sarena have been dating for a year, have met each other's parents, and have also engaged in premarital sex.They are planning to get married after finishing college next year.Kal and Sarena are following the sexual script known as the __________ script.

Discuss the biological biasing effect and how it is used to explain different thinking abilities in women and men, and discuss the evidence that contradicts this theory.

In healthy relationships, constructive fights are aimed at

All women occasionally experience inhibited arousal, which

Gaining sexual gratification from inanimate objects is referred to as __________ disorder.

"Flashing," or displaying the genitals to unwilling viewers is known as __________ disorder.

Check and Malamuth's study of male college students' responses to stories involving voluntary intercourse and rape found that

The hypothesized effect that the prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns is known as the __________ effect.

Jennifer can be assertive and a risk-taker when her job calls for these characteristics, while she is caring, compassionate, and sensitive to her children's needs.According to Sandra Bem, Jennifer is exhibiting

Androgen insensitivity in the presence of testosterone results in

Which of the following has been shown to restore the human sex drive?

John is experiencing premature ejaculation.This would be considered a type of __________ disorder.

Regarding masturbation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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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