Question 1

In sexually experienced humans, castration results in

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A)  a rapid decline in sex drive for men, but a more gradual decline for women. 
B)  a rapid decline in sex drive for both sexes. 
C)  an initial decline in sex drive for some, but no change in sex drive for others. 
D)  the abolishment of all sexual activity in both sexes. 
A)  a rapid decline in sex drive for men, but a more gradual decline for women. 
B)  a rapid decline in sex drive for both sexes. 
C)  an initial decline in sex drive for some, but no change in sex drive for others. 
D)  the abolishment of all sexual activity in both sexes.

Question 2

Development of male genitals before birth is largely due to the presence of

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A)  two X chromosomes. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  estrogens. 
D)  the bulbo-urethral gland. 
A)  two X chromosomes. 
B)  testosterone. 
C)  estrogens. 
D)  the bulbo-urethral gland.

Question 3

Regarding relationships and sexual adjustments, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  Sex is a skill to be mastered, like playing tennis. 
B)  Couples should pay attention to the statistics on the average frequency of lovemaking for their age and strive for this average in order to get the passion alive in their marriage. 
C)  Couples with satisfactory sex lives often survive having a poor relationship. 
D)  Sex is a form of communication within a relationship. 
A)  Sex is a skill to be mastered, like playing tennis. 
B)  Couples should pay attention to the statistics on the average frequency of lovemaking for their age and strive for this average in order to get the passion alive in their marriage. 
C)  Couples with satisfactory sex lives often survive having a poor relationship. 
D)  Sex is a form of communication within a relationship.

Question 4

Regarding the primary sexual characteristics, the parts of the female reproductive system include which of the following?

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A)  epididymis 
B)  vas deferens 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  all of these 
A)  epididymis 
B)  vas deferens 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  all of these

Question 5

Regarding sexually antagonistic selection as a cause of homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​In sexually antagonistic selection, the same genes express themselves differently (antagonistically)in males and females. 
B)  ​It is theorized that the sexually antagonistic genes are mutations that have occurred outside the nucleus of the ovum within the mitochondrial tissue. 
C)  ​It is theorized that women with the sexually antagonistic genes would be especially attracted to men and would produce more offspring, passing the gene onto some of their sons, who would become homosexual and their daughters who would be carriers. 
D)  The sexually antagonistic genes in the research appear to increase attraction to men for both males and females. 
A)  ​In sexually antagonistic selection, the same genes express themselves differently (antagonistically)in males and females. 
B)  ​It is theorized that the sexually antagonistic genes are mutations that have occurred outside the nucleus of the ovum within the mitochondrial tissue. 
C)  ​It is theorized that women with the sexually antagonistic genes would be especially attracted to men and would produce more offspring, passing the gene onto some of their sons, who would become homosexual and their daughters who would be carriers. 
D)  The sexually antagonistic genes in the research appear to increase attraction to men for both males and females.

Question 6

Carol and Hank are fraternal twins.Although their parents try not to treat the twins differently, both parents allow Hank to play loudly and to climb on the furniture.Hank's dad tends to "rough-house" with Hank more than Carol, while he talks to and reads books more with Carol.Carol and Hank are undergoing

Accepted Answer

A)  gender role socialization. 
B)  sexual orientation training. 
C)  sexual scripting. 
D)  androgynous socialization. 
A)  gender role socialization. 
B)  sexual orientation training. 
C)  sexual scripting. 
D)  androgynous socialization.

Question 7

Roughly what percent of all cases of erectile dysfunction are organic in nature?

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A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  75 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  60 percent 
D)  75 percent

Question 8

Which technique would most likely be used to treat female sexual interest/arousal disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensate focus 
B)  the squeeze technique 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  the dyspareunia method 
A)  sensate focus 
B)  the squeeze technique 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  the dyspareunia method

Question 9

Regarding research on the effects of sexual arousal and testosterone levels on behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most men, including those with high testosterone levels, manage to keep their sexual impulses and aggressiveness within acceptable limits. 
B)  Testosterone supplements can help men with low testosterone levels to think more clearly. 
C)  In a study, men correctly predicted that being sexually aroused would influence their sexual choices. 
D)  Older men with too little testosterone have a greater risk of developing dementia. 
A)  Most men, including those with high testosterone levels, manage to keep their sexual impulses and aggressiveness within acceptable limits. 
B)  Testosterone supplements can help men with low testosterone levels to think more clearly. 
C)  In a study, men correctly predicted that being sexually aroused would influence their sexual choices. 
D)  Older men with too little testosterone have a greater risk of developing dementia.

Question 10

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions has the BEST chance of being resolved without professional help?

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A)  dyspareunia 
B)  female orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  male erectile disorder 
A)  dyspareunia 
B)  female orgasmic disorder 
C)  premature ejaculation 
D)  male erectile disorder

Question 11

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

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A)  individuals being pressured into sexual behavior because it is "expected." 
B)  the dramatic increase in extramarital sex. 
C)  the increase in teen pregnancies and abortions. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  individuals being pressured into sexual behavior because it is "expected." 
B)  the dramatic increase in extramarital sex. 
C)  the increase in teen pregnancies and abortions. 
D)  all of these.

Question 12

Drugs that impair one's sexual response include

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A)  amphetamines. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  amphetamines. 
B)  alcohol. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  all of these.

Question 13

When a woman undergoes a tubal ligation and a man undergoes a vasectomy,

Accepted Answer

A)  both will experience a decrease in their sex drives. 
B)  neither will experience a decrease in their sex drives. 
C)  the woman will experience a decrease in her sex drive, but the man will not. 
D)  the man will experience a decrease in his sex drive, but the woman will not. 
A)  both will experience a decrease in their sex drives. 
B)  neither will experience a decrease in their sex drives. 
C)  the woman will experience a decrease in her sex drive, but the man will not. 
D)  the man will experience a decrease in his sex drive, but the woman will not.

Question 14

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexualresponse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Instrumental behaviors are those that

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize verbal communication. 
B)  are goal-directed. 
C)  emphasize a lack of control. 
D)  are emotion-oriented. 
A)  emphasize verbal communication. 
B)  are goal-directed. 
C)  emphasize a lack of control. 
D)  are emotion-oriented.

Question 16

Areas of the body that produce pleasure and/or provoke erotic desire are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Areas of the body that produce pleasure...

Question 17

Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily violence, while date rape is coercive but not necessarily violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most people who seek counseling for sexual problems

Accepted Answer

A)  usually have one or more of the four types of sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  may be helped by medical treatment or drugs if the sexual problem has a clear physical cause. 
C)  may be helped by psychotherapy if the cause is psychogenic. 
D)  are characterized by all of these. 
A)  usually have one or more of the four types of sexual dysfunctions. 
B)  may be helped by medical treatment or drugs if the sexual problem has a clear physical cause. 
C)  may be helped by psychotherapy if the cause is psychogenic. 
D)  are characterized by all of these.

Question 19

A child with Turner's syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  is considered to be genetically female. 
B)  has an XXY combination of chromosomes. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these. 
A)  is considered to be genetically female. 
B)  has an XXY combination of chromosomes. 
C)  is considered to be transsexual. 
D)  is characterized by all of these.

Question 20

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men, highly feminine women, and androgynous individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly masculine men have been shown to have no difficulty in expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern. 
B)  Highly masculine men find it hard to accept emotional support from others, particularly women. 
C)  Highly feminine women have difficulty being independent and assertive, even when these qualities are desirable. 
D)  Androgynous individuals score higher in emotional intelligence. 
A)  Highly masculine men have been shown to have no difficulty in expressing warmth, playfulness, and concern. 
B)  Highly masculine men find it hard to accept emotional support from others, particularly women. 
C)  Highly feminine women have difficulty being independent and assertive, even when these qualities are desirable. 
D)  Androgynous individuals score higher in emotional intelligence.

In sexually experienced humans, castration results in

Development of male genitals before birth is largely due to the presence of

Regarding relationships and sexual adjustments, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the primary sexual characteristics, the parts of the female reproductive system include which of the following?

Regarding sexually antagonistic selection as a cause of homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Roughly what percent of all cases of erectile dysfunction are organic in nature?

Which technique would most likely be used to treat female sexual interest/arousal disorder?

Regarding research on the effects of sexual arousal and testosterone levels on behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions has the BEST chance of being resolved without professional help?

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

Drugs that impair one's sexual response include

When a woman undergoes a tubal ligation and a man undergoes a vasectomy,

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexualresponse.

Instrumental behaviors are those that

Areas of the body that produce pleasure and/or provoke erotic desire are called __________.

Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily violence, while date rape is coercive but not necessarily violent.

Most people who seek counseling for sexual problems

A child with Turner's syndrome

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men, highly feminine women, and androgynous individuals?

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Exam 11: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

In sexually experienced humans, castration results in

Development of male genitals before birth is largely due to the presence of

Regarding relationships and sexual adjustments, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the primary sexual characteristics, the parts of the female reproductive system include which of the following?

Regarding sexually antagonistic selection as a cause of homosexuality, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Roughly what percent of all cases of erectile dysfunction are organic in nature?

Which technique would most likely be used to treat female sexual interest/arousal disorder?

Regarding research on the effects of sexual arousal and testosterone levels on behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following sexual dysfunctions has the BEST chance of being resolved without professional help?

The more comfortable acceptance of human sexuality is the positive side of changing sexual attitudes and values, while the negative side is revealed by

Drugs that impair one's sexual response include

When a woman undergoes a tubal ligation and a man undergoes a vasectomy,

Sigmund Freud claimed that a "clitoral orgasm" was an "immature" form of female sexualresponse.

Instrumental behaviors are those that

Areas of the body that produce pleasure and/or provoke erotic desire are called __________.

Forcible rape is carried out under the threat of bodily violence, while date rape is coercive but not necessarily violent.

Most people who seek counseling for sexual problems

A child with Turner's syndrome

According to Sandra Bem, which statement is FALSE regarding highly masculine men, highly feminine women, and androgynous individuals?

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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